Draft coverage of Accorsi’s first pick as NYG GM

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Randy Moss was selected at #22, two picks before Williams. I had forgotten how far Moss dropped.

Moss and Rodgers are the two guys that come to mind where it ended up really backfiring on the teams that passed. But majority of the time, a guy is slipping for a reason. I remember last year everyone saying Jets got a complete steal with Jermaine Johnson. Turns out he looks to be above average at best.

when it was all day Saturday and Sunday. I used to have a buddy (a Chiefs fan) over on Sat. for a little draft party.

The most memorable draft Sat. for me was April 18, 1999. The Giants took Luke Petigout in the 1st rd. What made it memorable was my first marriage blew up that day (not football or draft related). It was pretty devastating at the time, but prayers were answered and it turned out to be a major blessing (fortunately, we didn't have kids and 2nd wife (and life) >>>>> 1st).

The drafts were an event when it was all weekend.

In comment 16078263 Dr. D said:

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when it was all day Saturday and Sunday. I used to have a buddy (a Chiefs fan) over on Sat. for a little draft party. The most memorable draft Sat. for me was April 18, 1999. The Giants took Luke Petigout in the 1st rd. What made it memorable was my first marriage blew up that day (not football or draft related). It was pretty devastating at the time, but prayers were answered and it turned out to be a major blessing (fortunately, we didn't have kids and 2nd wife (and life) >>>>> 1st).

Did the draft move around a bit date-wise? I remember watching an NFL films clip from 1979 that showed Phil Simms being drafted on May 3, a Thursday.

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In comment 16078266 Angel Eyes said:

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Did the draft move around a bit date-wise? I remember watching an NFL films clip from 1979 that showed Phil Simms being drafted on May 3, a Thursday.

I wasn't paying attention in 1979, but recall it was around mid April through most of the '90s.

the red carpet stuff in LV is annoying. Its not the the oscars or the grammys

In comment 16078273 Rjanyg said:

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the red carpet stuff in LV is annoying. Its not the the oscars or the grammys

I anticipate "celebrity" presenters Drake and Tyler Swift pushing crypto coin ads in the draft soon. To moron Goodell's credit the draft in Nashville was great.

In comment 16078264 Spiciest Memelord said:

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The drafts were an event when it was all weekend.

Your priorities aren't the owners priorities, certainly. Blame the correct party in these instances.

on the draft being much better when it was just on Sat & Sun.....

...and not only from so many teams passing on Moss because he might have smoked weed.

But the top 5 players were considered absolute blue chip, sure fire pro bowlers at least. Meanwhile 3 of the 5 completely flamed out. Wadsworth because of injury more than anything, but holding out until the day before the season opener didn't help anything surely.

Count me in the camp that misses when the Draft was on the weekend.

As for Moss, I think Dallas told him-or so Moss claims-that they'd take him if he was there when they were on the clock. They obviously didn't. Then Moss on-I believe-Thanksgiving had an insane game vs. them his rookie year for like 3 TDs & 180 yards or something. Thank God Dallas didn't take Moss.

He ends up in the HOF.
Shaun Williams had no instincts and no hands---deadly traits for a free safety

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if Williams dropped it would be tough not to pick him?

Talk about leaks out of the Giants draft room

In comment 16078932 DefenseWins said:

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if Williams dropped it would be tough not to pick him? Talk about leaks out of the Giants draft room

Ernie never met a mic he didn't like. It's what kept him in good graces with the beats all those years.

reminded me of what I've seen of Quentin Johnston. They are about the same size too.

Williams was a Remote Thrower for me.

In comment 16078248 bigblue12 said:

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Yup. Seemed like a no-brainer then and still does now.