6 picks...and only 1 head scratcher

[the Talking Can]

people aren't thrilled with Cottam....fine, there were other options there

but the other 5 picks are solid BAA and all will contribute in some fashion immediately...

that's much better ratio than we were expecting.....the least pain-inducing 6 picks in Chiefs history...great great VALUE

This is what "sticking to your board" looks like, and how you avoid Bartees, Siaviis, and Wilsons:


Round 1, Pick 5 (5) Glenn Dorsey DT 6'2" 316 LSU
Pick Analysis: Dorsey's dominance should go a long way toward helping Kansas City rebuild its defense. He should command double-teams and the Chiefs become better up the middle instantly. There were some concerns about problems with Dorsey's tibia stress fracture, which may have been the reason he was still on the board at this point. His best traits are outstanding agility and a great motor.


Round 1, Pick 15 (15) (From Lions) Branden Albert OG 6'6" 309 Virginia
Pick Analysis:Albert has the versatility to play guard or tackle in the NFL. He finishes blocks down the field and in space. He started 37 games (35 games at left guard, two at left tackle) for Virginia over three years. Has great overall athletic ability for a big man and could develop into the best offensive lineman in the draft.


Round 2, Pick 4 (35) Brandon Flowers CB 5'10" 189 Virginia Tech
Pick Analysis:With better speed, Flowers would have been a much higher pick. He plays the game faster than his timed speed indicates (4.55). Best traits are good instincts and physical play.


Round 3, Pick 10 (73) (From Broncos through Vikings) Jamaal Charles RB 5'11" 200 Texas
Pick Analysis:The Chiefs take a guy that is likely the best player on their board right now in Charles. He likely fell to the third round due to his lack of strength, but when it comes to speed, he's a break-away back. His playmaking ability makes him a potential situational player that can also catch the ball.


Round 3, Pick 13 (76) (From Lions) Brad Cottam TE 6'8" 270 Tennessee
Pick Analysis:Cottam's problem was the fact that he only started 10 games in five years at Tennessee. He has very impressive size and skills for a tight end to go with speed in the 4.6's. The Chiefs may be looking for a future starter with Tony Gonzalez nearing the end of his career.


Round 3, Pick 19 (82) (From Vikings) DaJuan Morgan S 6'0" 205 North Carolina State
Pick Analysis:Morgan was a one-year starter and raw, but has good athletic ability and potential. He is the type of player who can get better in the pros with good coaching, because of his measurables and potential to develop. He is an excellent special teams player who originally made his mark in the kicking game.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker#tab:dt-by-team|team-kc

[beer bacon]

Franklin should also be a good deep threat. He always was at MU, and he ran a 4.3 40 at the Combine.

[bowener]

Originally Posted by Adam

I actually think the RB is more of a head-scratcher than the TE. We didn't need a 3rd RB in round 3. There was still plenty of talent at WR. I also think we need a guard soon.

I kind of fgured him to be a KR/PR type guy possibly?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by milkman

One has to think that these picks tell (most of) us that, not only are the Chiefs sticking to their board, they also have higher hopes for guys like Herb Taylor and Rudy Niswanger than the average fan.

I like Niswanger. If he can stay healthy, he's going to be an asset on the offensive line.

Herb Taylor was ranked in the top ten overall last year for offensive tackles. I don't know if that means anything but hopefully he'll become at the very least, a serviceable backup.

[bowener]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I like Niswanger. If he can stay healthy, he's going to be an asset on the offensive line.

Herb Taylor was ranked in the top ten overall last year for offensive tackles. I don't know if that means anything but hopefully he'll become at the very least, a serviceable backup.

Right now we have 4 starters on the line right?? Assuming Niswanger gets the nod at least. McIntosh (LT as of now right?), Waters (G), Niswanger (C), Alberts (G or RT??? somebody give me some insight please!!!!) [boner in shorts right now typing that btw].

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I was saying we could have had Albert, Doucet, and Nicks.

The Chiefs clearly weren't interested in Nicks or his baggage.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by bowener

Right now we have 4 starters on the line right?? Assuming Niswanger gets the nod at least. McIntosh (LT as of now right?), Waters (G), Niswanger (C), Alberts (G or RT??? somebody give me some insight please!!!!) [boner in shorts right now typing that btw].

I think it's going to be Albert, Waters, Smith, Niswanger and McIntosh. Taylor and Richardson may fit in there at some point as well, especially if Niswanger and McIntosh continue to have injury issues.

Hopefully, Allan or Cottam will be ready to play opposite of Gonzalez in two tight-end sets.