NFL News: Mike Flynn Reveals His Deep Disdain for the NFL Draft

Mike Flynn, a Super Bowl XXXV champion, recounted his disheartening experience during the NFL Draft, where his status as a rookie rendered the event irrelevant since he was not selected. His fortunes did not improve even after carving out a ten-year career in the league, as he endured perpetual anxiety each draft day. In a recent discussion with Recruiting Board, the former Baltimore Raven emphatically stated, “I loathe the NFL Draft.” Flynn expressed concern that incoming players threatened his position, sharing how incessant calls about draft speculation added to his distress. “As long as they don’t select a lineman, I’m okay because this job provides for my family,” he recalled, deeming the experience as “the worst.”Reflecting on his 11 years filled with apprehension over team selections, he humorously noted that free food was the sole reason for attending draft day events. Flynn emphasizes that finding comfort in a role as an offensive lineman is challenging, acknowledging the competitiveness of training camps.