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Assumptions:

1. The Chiefs extend Alex Smith 4 years, $60m ($36m guaranteed), and OLB Justin Houston 6 years, $62m ($32m guaranteed).

2. The Chiefs restructure SS Eric Berry and OLB Tamba Hali.

3. The Chiefs resign WR Dexter McCluster to a 4 year, $19m deal, OG Geoff Schwartz to a 2 year, $7m deal and S Husain Abdullah to a 2 year, $4m deal.

3. The Chiefs resign NT Jerrell Powe, ILB Akeem Jordan, and LS Thomas Gafford to minimal deals.

4. The Chiefs let walk: OT Brandon Albert, OG Jon Asamoah, DE Tyson Jackson, OLB Frank Zombo, S Kendrick Lewis, S Quinten Demps

5. The Chiefs cut: CB Dunta Robinson

6. Chiefs sign WR Jeremy Maclin (Eagles) to a 3 year, $15m deal, OT Winston Justice (Broncos) to a 1-year, $2m deal, DE Antonio Smith (Texans) to a 2 year, $9m deal.

On with the show:

1.23. TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech

Any familiar with the Red Raider knows what makes Amaro so special. He's a great athlete, he's big and he's fast. But Amaro's special sauce is his route running. He is an unheard-of route runner at the TE position. He doesn't rely on pure athleticism like Jimmy Graham, or unbelievable hands like Rob Gronkowski. He's more like a Tony Gonzalez, in that he run a sharp route, gain separation and find soft spots in any defense.

3.87. OLB Michael Sam, Missouri

Martin is not a prototypical edge rusher, but if he's going to make any noise in the NFL, this is going to have to be where it is: in a system that is not going to ask him to produce right away, and use his extraordinary burst off the edge in passing situations.

This, admittedly, is an unorthodox pick for John Dorsey. He prefers better athletes that you can later mold into football players, and I almost picked Kareem Martin here, but I'll go with Sam because I love his effort on the field, and I think he'll give the Chiefs their most immediate help at backup OLB since Justin Houston backed up Andy Studebaker in 2011.

4.119. S Tevin McDonald, Eastern Washington

Google didn't tell me if McDonald was declaring this year, but it'd make a ton of sense for Dorsey/Reid to go with him if he does. He's a very talented ballhawk who was so critical to UCLA's defense, his ejection from the team collapsed their secondary. He's played well for EWU, and while he is a problem child, the Chiefs can afford adding one this offseason. McDonald's brother players in the NFL, and his father played as well. Dorsey/Reid love bloodlines.

5.151. CB Keith McGill, Utah

McGill is a physical freak at corner, standing a tall 6'3" with a really fluid backpedal/hipturn. McGill's more of a work in progress than he is a Day One contributor, but the Chiefs already potentially have their top 4 CBs locked in with Flowers, Smith, Cooper, and Parker. McGill can take some time to develop if need be.

6.177. NT Justin Ellis, Louisiana Tech

Ellis just clocked in at the East/West Game at 6'1", 350 lbs. The Chiefs need more help for Poe at NT, as playing every snap evidently wore him down. I love me some Jerrell Powe, and hopefully he will have an elevated role. But I expect the Chiefs to add some NT talent this offseason even if they do.

6.183. S Antone Exum, Virginia Tech

Exum is a really promising talent that's missed a couple years with ACL and ankle issues, dropping him three full rounds where his talent would otherwise suggests he belongs. In Kansas City, with our depleted S corps, we can afford to take a risk on this player late in the 6th and give him time to heal properly, a la Sanders Commings in 2013.

7.215. RB Roderick McDowell, Clemson

I would roll the dice on McDowell, even if he is a one-year wonder. All the Clemson RBs come out of that program as primo NFL runners, and McDowell looked really good this year as a Cyrus Gray-sized runner.

QB: Smith, Daniel, Bray
RB: Charles, Davis, Gray, McDowell
FB: Sherman

WR: Bowe, Maclin, Avery, McCluster, Hemingway, Jenkins
TE: Amaro, Fasano, Kelce

LT: Stephenson/Fisher, Justice
LG: Allen, Johnson
C: Hudson, Kush
RG: Schwartz, Johnson
RT: Stephenson/Fisher, Justice

DE: DeVito, Bailey
NT: Poe, Powe, Ellis
DE: Smith, Catapano

OLB: Hali, Sam
ILB: Jordan, Johnson
ILB: Johnson, Johnson
OLB: Houston, Moses

CB: Flowers, Smith, Cooper, Parker, McGill
S: Berry, Abdullah, Commings, McDonald, Exum

K: Succop
P: Colquitt
LS: Gafford
KR: Davis
PR: McCluster

I like this one the most, though it will undoubtedly involve some cap dynamics.

Tell me that isn't a Super Bowl team. Alex Smith's weapons:

Jamaal Charles
Dwayne Bowe
Jace Amaro
Jeremy Maclin
Dexter McCluster
Donnie Avery
Knile Davis
Travis Kelce
Anthony Fasano

And the passrushing talent, as well:

Tamba Hali
Justin Houston
Dontari Poe
Antonio Smith
Michael Sam
Allen Bailey
Mike Catapano

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Originally Posted by Direckshun (Post 10375248)

And the passrushing talent, as well:

Tamba Hali
Justin Houston
Dontari Poe
Antonio Smith
Michael Sam
Allen Bailey
Mike Catapano

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lf...qljxo1_400.gif

Seriously though.....I'm down with your first 3 picks. Don't know much about the rest...so I can't judge them.

Can't argue with anything on this one. Very realistic.

I think our best possible draft involves landing one of the top two TEs in the draft.

Would it make more sense to switch out Exum or McDowell for a receiver? At those spots, you're just basically throwing a player against a wall to see if he sticks (in most cases) anyway....

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Originally Posted by Bowser (Post 10375489)

Would it make more sense to switch out Exum or McDowell for a receiver? At those spots, you're just basically throwing a player against a wall to see if he sticks (in most cases) anyway....

With this draft....we really wouldn't have room for a WR. Our WR corp would be:

Bowe
Maclin
McCluster
Avery
Hemmingway

Jenkins would probably be the odd man out.

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Originally Posted by Pestilence (Post 10375491)

With this draft....we really wouldn't have room for a WR. Our WR corp would be:

Bowe
Maclin
McCluster
Avery
Hemmingway

Jenkins would probably be the odd man out.

Would rather have Jenkins than Maclin or Avery.

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Originally Posted by Sorter (Post 10375519)

Would rather have Jenkins than Maclin or Avery.

I'd rather see Avery cut. His hands are too inconsistent and he's really only good at deep routes and crossing patterns.

Avery should be out. Maclin will likely get a look, but if that happens, hopefully we'll know by the draft if Maclin is a viable option or not. Jenkins is enticing if he can live up to even 75% of that first round potential. Like what little I saw from him in the playoff game.

And I think Hemmingway might be the next Copper, only a better option at receiver than Copper was (sorry SNR).

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Originally Posted by Pestilence (Post 10375491)

With this draft....we really wouldn't have room for a WR. Our WR corp would be:

Bowe
Maclin
McCluster
Avery
Hemmingway

Jenkins would probably be the odd man out.

This draft has so much talent at WR that it would be foolish to not take one.

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Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 10375641)

This draft has so much talent at WR that it would be foolish to not take one.

I do as well. I think there's really only going to be two options this offseason. Give McCluster a new deal and draft a WR or....sign a FA WR and draft a WR.

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Originally Posted by Direckshun (Post 10375234)

Assumptions:

1. The Chiefs extend Alex Smith 4 years, $60m ($36m guaranteed), and OLB Justin Houston 6 years, $62m ($32m guaranteed). Sounds about right

2. The Chiefs restructure SS Eric Berry and OLB Tamba Hali. YES

3. The Chiefs resign WR Dexter McCluster to a 4 year, $19m deal, OG Geoff Schwartz to a 2 year, $7m deal and S Husain Abdullah to a 2 year, $4m deal. [B]Would rather we let Dex go for that kind of money and draft his replacement or sign the CFL dude (Dex clone)

3. The Chiefs resign NT Jerrell Powe, ILB Akeem Jordan, and LS Thomas Gafford to minimal deals. Yes

4. The Chiefs let walk: OT Brandon Albert, OG Jon Asamoah, DE Tyson Jackson, OLB Frank Zombo, S Kendrick Lewis, S Quinten Demps Yes

5. The Chiefs cut: CB Dunta Robinson Hell yes

6. Chiefs sign WR Jeremy Maclin (Eagles) to a 3 year, $15m deal, OT Winston Justice (Broncos) to a 1-year, $2m deal, DE Antonio Smith (Texans) to a 2 year, $9m deal. None of the above, rather just sign Byrd

On with the show:

1.23. TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech wanted but now see Kony Early (DE)
Any familiar with the Red Raider knows what makes Amaro so special. He's a great athlete, he's big and he's fast. But Amaro's special sauce is his route running. He is an unheard-of route runner at the TE position. He doesn't rely on pure athleticism like Jimmy Graham, or unbelievable hands like Rob Gronkowski. He's more like a Tony Gonzalez, in that he run a sharp route, gain separation and find soft spots in any defense.

3.87. OLB Michael Sam, Missouri like but I'd go Ryan Groy (OG/OT)
Martin is not a prototypical edge rusher, but if he's going to make any noise in the NFL, this is going to have to be where it is: in a system that is not going to ask him to produce right away, and use his extraordinary burst off the edge in passing situations.

This, admittedly, is an unorthodox pick for John Dorsey. He prefers better athletes that you can later mold into football players, and I almost picked Kareem Martin here, but I'll go with Sam because I love his effort on the field, and I think he'll give the Chiefs their most immediate help at backup OLB since Justin Houston backed up Andy Studebaker in 2011.

4.119. S Tevin McDonald, Eastern Washington I like but since I have Bryd in FA, Marcus Williams (cb)
Google didn't tell me if McDonald was declaring this year, but it'd make a ton of sense for Dorsey/Reid to go with him if he does. He's a very talented ballhawk who was so critical to UCLA's defense, his ejection from the team collapsed their secondary. He's played well for EWU, and while he is a problem child, the Chiefs can afford adding one this offseason. McDonald's brother players in the NFL, and his father played as well. Dorsey/Reid love bloodlines.

5.151. CB Keith McGill, Utah Also like but I'd go Ronald Powell (olb)

McGill is a physical freak at corner, standing a tall 6'3" with a really fluid backpedal/hipturn. McGill's more of a work in progress than he is a Day One contributor, but the Chiefs already potentially have their top 4 CBs locked in with Flowers, Smith, Cooper, and Parker. McGill can take some time to develop if need be.

6.177. NT Justin Ellis, Louisiana Tech Nice but I'd like Jeff Janis (wr)

Ellis just clocked in at the East/West Game at 6'1", 350 lbs. The Chiefs need more help for Poe at NT, as playing every snap evidently wore him down. I love me some Jerrell Powe, and hopefully he will have an elevated role. But I expect the Chiefs to add some NT talent this offseason even if they do.

6.183. S Antone Exum, Virginia Tech would love him here

Exum is a really promising talent that's missed a couple years with ACL and ankle issues, dropping him three full rounds where his talent would otherwise suggests he belongs. In Kansas City, with our depleted S corps, we can afford to take a risk on this player late in the 6th and give him time to heal properly, a la Sanders Commings in 2013.

7.215. RB Roderick McDowell, Clemson good choice here
I would roll the dice on McDowell, even if he is a one-year wonder. All the Clemson RBs come out of that program as primo NFL runners, and McDowell looked really good this year as a Cyrus Gray-sized runner.

Like your whole concept for the offseason, especially with existing players and FA's. Just a minor change here or there which then necessitates changes to the draft imo.

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Originally Posted by hitchief (Post 10375788)

Like your whole concept for the offseason, especially with existing players and FA's. Just a minor change here or there which then necessitates changes to the draft imo.

Say it with me......WE DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR BYRD.

Consider these numbers when determining who isn't getting re-signed and who may get cut. and who gets restructured.

Notables for next season:
Bowe - 12 mil
Berry - 11.6
Chase Daniel - 3.4
Devito - 4.9
Fasano - 4.9
Flowers - 10.5
Hali - 11.5
Dunta R. - 5.3
Seasn Smith - 5.7

http://www.sportscity.com/nfl/salari...iefs-salaries/

http://oi39.tinypic.com/fy0k88.jpg

No wr yet a RB when our RB plate is full ! Comon maaannn

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Originally Posted by Pestilence (Post 10375665)

I do as well. I think there's really only going to be two options this offseason. Give McCluster a new deal and draft a WR or....sign a FA WR and draft a WR.

Honestly I think you'll see DMC or Avery gone and 2 new WR's added. 1 through FA and 1 through the draft.

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Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 10375641)

This draft has so much talent at WR that it would be foolish to not take one.

This.

If they sign maclin, Ill help avery pack his shit.

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace (Post 10376162)

If they sign maclin, Ill help avery pack his shit.

Ghey much ?

Am I the only one that wants Josey?

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Originally Posted by Superturtle (Post 10376329)

Am I the only one that wants Josey?

He looks like a solid ZB fellow.

I support this decision.

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Originally Posted by Superturtle (Post 10376329)

Am I the only one that wants Josey?

No sir, you are not.

10.5 mil for Flowers-LOL

What's the cap hit on Flowers if he is cut?

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Originally Posted by OldSchool (Post 10377141)

What's the cap hit on Flowers if he is cut?

http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=B...CB&Team=Chiefs

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Originally Posted by OldSchool (Post 10377141)

What's the cap hit on Flowers if he is cut?

I doubt he gets cut. Surely he's got some trade value.

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Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 10382003)

I doubt he gets cut. Surely he's got some trade value.

Not with the way that he played last year. One of the worst cover corners that I saw this season. There is a reason why he always has so many tackles.

Honestly think the only way you would think of signing Maclin is on a 1 year prove it deal. Should have the leverage given the depth and talent available in the draft this year. 1 year 3-4 mil deal might do it given he is coming off of a significant injury.

I think Flowers played injured most of the year. That or he's just breaking down and it's time to move on.

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Originally Posted by O.city (Post 10382310)

I think Flowers played injured most of the year. That or he's just breaking down and it's time to move on.

He got crapped on by a true #1 in Dez Bryant when he was healthy. He's being paid like a #1 shutdown corner and has failed miserably in living up to that billing due to his lack of size and speed.

I don't understand how of why Flower's is even in the conversation of being cut... Sure, he had a down year and was terrible... There's no arguing that, but to cut him straight out? He's been a top five to ten cornerback most of his career. Cutting him would be stupid after one year. Renegotiate his contract or something, but don't cut the one cornerback on our roster that has been solid and is still relatively young

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By (Post 10381774)

http://overthecap.com/cap.php?Name=B...CB&Team=Chiefs

:spock: wow the Chiefs are dumb when it comes to contracts.

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Originally Posted by OldSchool (Post 10382480)

He got crapped on by a true #1 in Dez Bryant when he was healthy. He's being paid like a #1 shutdown corner and has failed miserably in living up to that billing due to his lack of size and speed.

and he can't tackle worth a shit

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Originally Posted by Halfcan (Post 10385925)

:spock: wow the Chiefs are dumb when it comes to contracts.

Ummm....what?