11.   Every representative of every team said they would be open to about anything, would consider trading the pick if it helped their team.

12.   He said to trade the pick.

13.   If the pick is traded, then expect the Texans to make a play for Bledsoe.

14.   If this fails, Milbury might also trade his picks in a package for an established star.

15.   In fact, there is speculation that several first-round picks will be traded as teams try to recoup their free-agent losses.

16.   In the end, though, most football people expect the Jets to trade the pick.

17.   Instead, the Jets traded the pick.

18.   New Jersey traded the pick to Colorado in its deal for Claude Lemieux that sent Brian Rolston to the Avalanche.

19.   Pitino said he met with Mercer weeks ago and warned him that he might trade the picks.

20.   Rangers spokesman John Rosasco said that Colorado general manager Pierre Lacroix tried to get the Rangers to trade their pick but the Rangers refused.