41.   Once the Cardinals gave top draft pick David Boston a four-year deal, they should have expected Shelton to demand one.

42.   Parcells has always put the needle into his top draft choices whether they be Drew Bledsoe, Willie McGinest, Ty Law or Glenn.

43.   Prizes are awarded for everything, from the top draft horse to the champion wheel of blue cheese.

44.   Philadelphia coach Johnny Davis sat top draft pick Allen Iverson down in the fourth quarter of a recent game against Orlando because his turnovers were stacking up.

45.   Receivers Chris Miller and Billy Miller, asked to replace top draft pick Keyshawn Johnson, are just starting to fill comfortable.

46.   So, how will the Hawks upgrade without being horrid enough to get in the lottery for top draft picks and within the restraints of the salary cap?

47.   Somehow, they never have enjoyed the top draft pick.

48.   Sometimes, these questions are planted by the agents for rival top draft picks.

49.   That is why the rest of the league will watch closely to see what happens with the top draft pick Michael Vick.

50.   The Braves have signed their top draft pick, pitcher Matt Belisle of Austin, Tex.