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1:43	Moderator: Hi all. We'll get going at around 2:15 p.m. Please submit your NFL Draft questions for Bob.

2:12	[Comment From LTmeansLawrenceTaylor] Will we be going for the live chat record today?

2:12	Moderator: Hope not, LT.

2:12	[Comment From LTmeansLawrenceTaylor] Current Braylon Edwards situation, just 2 sides playing hardball or something else going on? How do you see things playing out?

2:13	No, we will not. Not if you want to see a mock draft tomorrow ... and not if you want to see our moderator get through the afternoon.

2:13	[Comment From Jon] Are you buying all this talk that the Braylon Edwards deal is dead? At the end of the day is Reese really going to pass on filling the biggest hole on a potential Super Bowl team with a proven no. 1 WR?

2:14

Yes, I think both sides are playing hardball to a certain extent - certainly the Giants. It's in both teams' best interests to let this one go for a bit and then see if they can't work something out closer to the draft - or even when the Browns are on the clock.

Jon, I think the talks are dead ... for now. But all it takes is one phone call - or for one team to blink.

2:14

[Comment From Hal]
Bob, thanks for setting up a chat before the draft. So what's a Giant fan to make of the posturing about trading for Edwards or Boldin? I mean these guys are certainly worthy of trading a #1, especially one so late in the round - what gives? Reese is a smart GM, so I would think when push comes to shove, he'll do it. Also given the choice between the two WR's, who do you see as a better player/fit for the Giants? Thanks again!

2:16

Hal, let me get to your second question first. I believe that in the Giants' case, Edwards is the better choice. He's younger, he's faster, and he plays the same kind of role (on the field, anyway) that Burress played. He has phenomenal speed and can really stretch the field, which is what the Giants need. I take nothing away from Boldin, who is as tough as they come and has good, but not overwhelming, speed.

I think Reese is being smart here. No need to overpay if he doesn't have to. While I think it's in the Giants' best interests to get Edwards, it shouldn't have to come at the expense of multiple high picks. Reese is proper to resist for now.

2:16

[Comment From Dennis]
The Gaints have broken up trade talks with the Browns for Braylon Edwards. The Browns apparently wanted Mathias Kiwanuka and the Giants 1st roun pick this year, and the Gaints rejected the offer. Does that means the Gaints will now draft a wide receiver in the 1st round or will still be able to make a deal for Edwards?

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