41.   They were concerned that the Thrashers might not want to use an expansion pick on Rhodes because he was unsigned.

42.   Throughout the day, guitar picks on mechanical arms strike the strings as computer-controlled dampers press down on the frets, creating eerily beautiful music.

43.   Those moves mandated the signing of fullback Tom Rathman and forced the Raiders to use their first-round draft pick on linebacker Rob Fredrickson.

44.   Tom Kite, the U.S. team captain, will add two picks on Monday.

45.   Zeier has to hope a team that ranks him highly opts to use a second-round pick on a quarterback.

46.   And on draft day, Seifert used his first two picks on defensive backs.

47.   And Parcells lost his leverage when the New York Giants used the fifth overall pick on Oklahoma defensive end Cedric Jones, whom Parcells wanted.

48.   He brought in four key free agents during the offseason, used seven draft picks on defensive players, lured Reggie White out of retirement and signed Eric Swann.

49.   He said he would not consider using a first-round pick on Wilkins right now.

50.   Minnesota used the sixth pick on Arizona State left-hander Ryan Mills.