Chris Sweda / baiduhaiThe stage is set for the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiThe big screen shows images of Jonathan Bullard, the Bears' third-round pick, on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiJared Goff is introduced after being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams at No. 1 in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiAn image of Cody Whitehair adorns the big screen after it was announced that the Bears selected Whitehair at No. 56 overall on Friday, April 29, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiRepresentatives from NFL teams sit at designated tables during the fourth round of the NFL draft from Selection Square at Draft Town in Grant Park Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiCarson Wentz is introduced after being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 2 in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiRichard Pillsbury of Atlanta poses for a picture next to the Vince Lombardi Trophy at Draft Town in Grant Park Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiRonnie Stanley is introduced after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens at No. 6 in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiBryan Michalik and Karyn Gajownik take a picture outside Selection Square at Draft Town in Grant Park Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiFormer Bear and NFL Man of the Year Award winner Israel Idonije announces the Bears selected Jonathan Bullard at No. 72 overall on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiLaquon Treadwell poses with his daughter after he was introduced as the 23rd pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiFootball fans watch the fourth round of the NFL draft from Selection Square at Draft Town in Grant Park Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiChicago mayor Rahm Emanuel has a laugh while chatting with young football fans before the start of the 2016 NFL draft on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiCarson Wentz waves with other top players before the start of the draft on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiFormer Bear and NFL Man of the Year Award winner Israel Idonije is introduced before he announced the Bears' third-round pick on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiAn image of Leonard Floyd adorns the screen after Floyd was selected at No. 9 by the Bears in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiJared Goff is introduced after being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams at No. 1 in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiThe big screen shows that the Bears have selected their second round pick on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiDick Butkus has a laugh with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell before Butkus announced that the Bears selected Cody Whitehair with their second round pick on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBears fans ready themselves for the team's third-round pick on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiNFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces a first-round draft pick on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiThe big screen shows that the Bears are in position to pick in the second round on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiDavid Farrell of Wheaton and Ryan Staley of Elmhurst wear their Bears helmets at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiA group of Green Bay Packers fans cheer for a broadcast cameraman during the fourth round of the NFL draft from Selection Square at Draft Town in Grant Park Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiTaylor Decker is introduced after being drafted by the Detroit Lions at No. 16 in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiA Bears fan boos beside a Packers fan on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBears fans cheer before the announcement of the team's third-round pick on Friday, April 29, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiBears fans Cole Sabia, 11, and Tyler Scharoff, 13, both of Winnetka, cheer after the Bears moved up to acquire the No. 9 pick on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiRonnie Stanley's footware as he is introduced after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens at No. 6 in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiEzekiel Elliott is introduced after being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys at No. 4 in the first round on Thursday, April 28, 2016.
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The Green Bay Packers would like to host the NFL draft.
Team President Mark Murphy says the Packers have applied to host the draft in 2019, 2020 or 2021. He told attendees at the team’s annual shareholders meeting on Thursday that the league views the draft as an event that can move around the country annually, similar to the Super Bowl. The last two drafts were held in Chicago.
Green Bay is the league’s only publicly owned franchise, and reports to shareholders each year. The Packers also play in the NFL’s smallest market.
Murphy says hotel rooms could be an issue, though many fans attending Packers games typically stay within an hour’s drive of Lambeau Field.
Players report for training camp on Monday.
Associated Press