The Giants still won't have made their first pick. Ugh.
But the run-up to the draft has been fun, and I'll wrap it up here today with a whip-around look at some skill position possibilities and my first-round pick for the Giants:
WIDE RECEIVERS
Who they'd like: Dwayne Bowe, LSU. Seems to have the sort of all-around game -- good hands (thanks to LASIK surgery last summer), good size, decent speed and good downfield blocking ability. He'd be a reliable No. 2 in a couple years, which means Amani Toomer can ride off into the sunset and/or the Giants could finally grow weary of Plaxico Burress and seek out a new No. 1 via free agency.
Who they'll get: Steve Smith, USC. Maybe a third- or fourth-rounder, Smith wasn't as flashy as fellow Trojan WR Dwayne Jarrett, but he's played big games and is a consistent pass-catcher.
Who I thought they'd take before I started paying attention: Jarrett. Everyone loves his size and even a casual fan knows who he is, but he might be a bit too slow for the NFL's quick corners.
RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK
Who they'd like: Antonio Pittman, Ohio St.; Le"Ron McClain, Alabama. McClain should last well into day 2, so if the Giants really feel like they need a FB -- and they felt that way when they signed Vonta Leach to an offer sheet -- he could be the guy. Pittman might also be a day 2 pick, and that wouldn't seem like a wasted choice on a guy who instantly becomes the No. 3 back on the depth chart.
Who they'll get: I'm betting McClain ends up a Giant, but if they miss on drafting a RB, I doubt there would be much disappointment in the war room.
Who I thought they'd take: Brian Leonard, Rutgers. Semi-local kid, nice story and he's going to have an impact in the NFL. But the Giants don't seem to have room for him in their offense, especially if he's a second or third-rounder.
AND THE PICK IS...
Lawrence Timmons. I've seen and heard that he could go as high as 15 to the Steelers and as low as the second round. The Giants loved him when they met him at the combine and on his visit, and he could come in and play right away. There are plenty of corners available for the second round and it seems there isn't a consensus on an OT among the decision-makers. So Timmons is it.
Which guarantees the Giants won't take him.
Catch you tomorrow.