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Denver Broncos lack first-round NFL draft pick, but GM says Russell Wilson trade was worth it

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos general manager George Paton has moments when he misses his first-round pick -- No. 9 overall -- in next week's NFL draft, but then he quickly remembers he now has Russell Wilson at quarterback.

The Broncos will have to wait until the last pick of the second round -- No. 64 overall -- to make their first selection.

"It's tough to wait that long. ... I know I'm going to get jumpy,'' Paton said Friday. "... But then when I walk over to this presser and see our quarterback throwing to those receivers, I feel pretty good about it.