Vikes got a great deal in Moss at No. 21
Posted: Sat April 18, 1998 at 3:47 PM ET
Sports Illustrated senior writer Peter King, covering his 15th NFL Draft, checks in with his observations of the 1998 NFL Draft. He'll be reporting every hour throughout the day...
PHOENIX (CNN/SI) -- Here are five things I think I think at this hour.
1.) I think Minnesota picking Randy Moss is very logical. Cris Carter turns 33 in November. Jake Reed's 30. Carter, who has had his shares of mis-steps in his personal life, will be a good mentor for Moss. This is excellent value for the Minnesota Vikings at this pick.
2.) I think I want to know one thing about the Patriots' second pick of the first round: What is a Tebucky Jones?
3.) I think that this draft is following form so closely that I'm going to be forced right here and right now to tell you what I did Friday night in Phoenix. Went to the Bank One Ballpark. Loved it. Other than the $8 price tag for the big beers, this should be a model for new ballparks.
4.) I think after 22 picks, only three corners have been taken. That clearly is the strongest position still left on the board.
5.) I think Jimmy Johnson has to be licking his chops. He's got four of the next 30-odd picks, with three or four guys he thinks can start for the Dolphins still on his board.
Through the day with Peter King:
Mid first round: Cost just too high to trade around
Early first round: Ellis at No. 8? Cowboys reached for that one
Top picks: Bears made a great choice in snagging Enis
Pre Draft: Manning a lock for No. 1
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