The game is recognizably the same from a Friday night high school matchup to the Super Bowl, but almost everything else changes: the speed, the complexity, the rules and the time demands. High school High school football is where most players learn the fundamentals. Teams range widely in size and resources. Games usually have 12-minute … Read more
The commissioner is the NFL’s chief executive. Elected by the team owners, the commissioner runs the league office, represents the league publicly and holds significant disciplinary powers. Roger Goodell has held the role since 2006. Who the commissioner works for The 32 team owners hire the commissioner and approve major decisions such as rule changes, … Read more
American football began as a college game in the late 19th century and grew into the most-watched sport in the United States. Its rise is closely tied to television and to constant changes in the rules. College roots The game grew out of rugby and soccer-style games played at American colleges in the 1800s. Walter … Read more
Every spring, NFL teams select the top college players in the draft. It is the main way teams add young talent, and because rookie contracts are relatively cheap, good drafting gives a team a long-term advantage under the salary cap. How the order works The draft has seven rounds. Teams that did not make the … Read more
