Picks Quotes

[Even FEMA, which is ostensibly coordinating the reconstruction effort, is hedging on who will pay for the effort and who will make the critical decisions.] Since an effort like this has not been undertaken in the modern history of this country, I think we are about to learn how it will truly move forward... Historically, local decision makers have been the lead, and the federal government picks up the tab where the law allows. - Nicol Andrews

[But a weak economy also means job loss and relocation are more likely.] Mortgage rates have dropped, yes, but a weak economy means people lose jobs or feel insecure in their jobs. Some potential buyers may end up backing off from a purchase... When the economy picks up after a slowdown, interest rates usually rise, but that doesn't stop people from buying. - Mark Obrinsky

(Pre-draft trades) do happen from time to time, like Denver and San Francisco. But a lot of the reasons teams don't do picks for picks before the draft is because you want to go on the clock. You want to see if anyone calls during your allotted time because you might get a better deal. - Rick Spielman

(Miller) just hoisted us up. Defensively, she got about three picks. We were down two at half, and all of a sudden we're up by five, that was critical. - Mark Woodhead