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Going into the new season, the team’s most crucial picks were in the wide receiver position, cornerback position and tight end position. The team’s other wide receivers were all less than the standard of five foot eleven inch, finding a larger man for the wide receiver position was important to the Bills. As the draft began, the Bills had a quantity of selections for the draft and made their first choice in Leodis McKelvin from Troy, who some believe was the top cornerback in the draft. They also chose James Hardy from Indiana in round 2, who stands 6′5 and is one of better-ranked players. It wasn’t until the fourth round where the tight end position was filled, with Derek Fine from Kansas. Some of the other picks were Chris Ellis from Virginia Tech who was chosen to play a defensive end or cornerback, cornerback Reggie Corner from Akron, outside linebacker Alvin Bowen from Iowa State, running back Xavier Omon from Northwest Missouri State University, offensive tackle Demetrius Bell f …

.. 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 …