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It's Draft Weekend for the NFL
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Peter Trinkle
Published Apr 24, 2009
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It's hard to believe, but the 2009 NFL Draft is tomorrow and the Jets and Giants both have very clear needs. For the Jets, a quarterback is clearly the first priority since Brett Favre's retirement, but picking 17th, they will probably miss the top three QBs in the draft unless they can swing a trade. That seems unlikely because they only have six picks this weekend and moving up in the first round would cost them the chance to add depth at other positions. There are several other needs for them after QB as well like adding a wide receiver. Expect the Jets to look for a receiver in the first round if they are unable to land a QB.
For the Giants the need is obvious, they must find a wide receiver either in the draft or via trade to replace Plaxico Burress. Armed with ten picks, including five in the first 100, the Giants are in a strong position to move up or deal if they want to. Besides wide receiver, the Giants will probably look to add a linebacker and another tight end.
The first two rounds of the draft are Saturday, starting at 4pm with rounds 3-7 starting Sunday at 10am. If you are interested in attending you can line up outside Radio City Music Hall starting tonight at 10pm.
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