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A look at some noteworthy television this week:

Beware if you're walking anywhere near Radio City Music Hall Saturday, because the streets are crowded with excited NFL fans awaiting the 2006 Draft. And the drama for tomorrow morning: The Houston Texans are not going to pick Heisman Trophy-winning running back Reggie Bush as the number 1 pick, opting to sign defensive end Mario Williams instead. It's all about the combine! Which has now set a frenzy for the number 2 selection slot - and the NY Jets, who have the number 4 pick, are in the hunt to move up and sign Bush. Of course, the team that does have the number 2 pick, the New Orleans Saints, say they are happy to sign Bush: In other words, if any other team wants him, they'll have to pay up. The pros of signing Bush for the Jets: Curtis Martin is getting old and has a year or so left of playing; also, Bush is an exceptional talent. The cons: Giving up additional pick(s), when they need them - the Jets need to fill holes on both sides of the line.

It will be a surreal scene at Giants Stadium Monday Night. Because of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Saints were unable to play in the Superdome and the NFL decided to move the Saints “home” opener to New Jersey. So, you will see the Saints logo in the end zones and the Giants wearing their road uniforms while playing at Giants Stadium in a game that will start at 7:30pm on a Monday. For local fans used to being unable to attend games, tickets are still available.

Of course, wins and losses often signify little more than one team�s third team is better than the other�s, but the season�s first certainty is that Offensive Coordinator Paul Hackett remains every Jet fan�s favorite target for second-guessing this season, as the suddenly young Jet unit continued its struggles in the red zone. Offensively, the Jets walked away with two field goals and a touchdown in three trips inside the Saints� 20-yard line on the evening.