Jonathan Hayes, the coach and general manager of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL, is as excited as anybody about the league’s draft, which is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
“I’m excited, knowing that in a few days we’ll have players on the roster,” he said. “It’s the next step in playing football, and that’s exciting for me and for the whole organization. But I’ve been through drafts before — this will be my 17th as a coach — and the key is trying to stay on an even keel. Over those two days, there are going to be ups and downs, so it’s important to keep your focus.