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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2
I really don't see a huge dropoff in talent from 21 to 34. You should still be able to get a WR (Smith, Hankerson, Baldwin) or OLB (Reed, Houston, Sheard, Acho) or decent lineman, plus the early 3rd would be helpful.
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The hope would be that rather than a run on offensive linemen, there is a move up for the remaining quarterbacks such as Ponder, Locker (who has a good shot to go Minnesota at #12), Mallett and Kaepernick.
However, I think that Indy, Baltimore, Philly, New England and Chicago all will be looking at the OT position and all, with the exception of Philly, like to have more athletic tackles versus smash mouth guys. Baltimore and Indianapolis have met with Sherrod numerous times.
If the Chiefs move back, even to the top of the second round, I don't think that any of the top five offensive tackles that would be the best fit for their zone system are going to be available and the guys after that would fit that system are going to have to be a diamond in the rough type player.
If they want to address the OT position with a guy that fits the system, they are most likely going to have to stay at the #21 spot. But, as you stated, if they are looking WR or OLB, then moving back is probably the best way to go.