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.. and nothing is getting any bigger and better. It’s probably the fourth or fifth most attractive event now, behind only the Super Bowl, World Series, NCAA Championship football game and the Masters (if Tiger Woods plays). With 32 teams making selections, there’s bound to be a surprise or two or more, and that just heightens the appeal. We’re going to predict some shockers for this year’s draft … we’re not saying they will happen, but hey, they could. SHOCKER NO. 1: No team is more unpredictable than the Patriots. Master guru Bill Belichick always has some tricks up his sleeve. Last year, he surprised by taking Tennessee linebacker Jerrod Mayo at No. 10. He was rewarded by seeing Mayo voted NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. This year, he holds a trump card with his in-demand backup quarterback Matt Cassel. We think he’ll send Cassel to Tampa Bay for its top pick, No. 19. Why Tampa? Because Tampa is bringing in a new GM and new coach, and the new regime will want to make a splash. Al …

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