Chiefs @ 12 - Page 5

Direckshun · 01-13-2012, 02:56 AM

Assuming the Chiefs lose the coinflip with the Seahawks.

Here's how I imagine the first 11 picks go.

1. Indianapolis Colts: QB Andrew Luck, Stanford
2. Cleveland Browns (trade up): QB Robert Griffin, Baylor
3. Minnesota Vikings: OT Matt Kalil, USC
4. St. Louis Rams (trade down): WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
5. Tampa Bay Bucs: RB Trent Richardson, Alabama
6. Washington Redskins: CB Morris Claiborne, LSU
7. Jaguars: WR Alshon Jeffrey, South Carolina
8. Dolphins: DT Devin Still, Penn State
9. Panthers: CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama
10. Bills: OT Jonathan Martin, Stanford
11. Seahawks: DE Quentin Coples, North Carolina
12. Chiefs:

At this point, my big board in terms of the most talented players is:

1. OG David DeCastro, Stanford
2. CB Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama
3. ILB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
4. OT Riley Reiff, Iowa
5. ILB Dont'a Hightower, Alabama
6. DE/OLB Nick Perry, USC
7. WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
8. DE/OLB Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
9. C Peter Konz, Wisconsin
10. CB Alonzo Dennard, Nebraska

As of now, which is waaaay too early in the game, here's the big board I have of the remaining talent.

I look over this list, and I gotta be honest. The only players that make sense are offensive line.

DeCastro, Reiff, and Konz.

I'm almost certain that, even if the Chiefs are able to trade down, their first rounder almost certainly will be offensive line.

Under these circumstances, I'd have to prefer the Chiefs go with the position with actual first round talent, and take a player you just know Pioli knows forwards and backwards, OT Riley Reiff for a position of clear need.

Of course, DeCastro is the best talent on the board, and aside from Jenkins and Kuechly, it's not even close. But the Chiefs are relatively set at guard with Lilja (who I believe Pioli is still fond of) and Asamoah. Plus, Pioli does value positional value, and he's not going to abandon that two years out of the past three. Normally right tackle isn't that valuable either, but Branden Albert is up for a new contract in 2013, and having an insurance policy in case Albert loses his mind and demands Willie Roaf money is critical.

I think this means the Chiefs draft Riley Reiff. The line for now looks pretty solid:

LT: Branden Albert, Riley Reiff
LG: Ryan Lilja, Darry Harris
C: Rodney Hudson, Darryl Harris
RG: Jon Asamoah, Darryl Harris
RT: Riley Reiff, Joe Maneri

BigChiefFan · 01-16-2012, 01:06 AM

THIS is the year to trade up at all costs, cement the QB position and be done with it. Are you kidding me? An interior lineman in the first round, as opposed to trading up?

Micjones · 01-16-2012, 03:37 PM

I would think either DeCastro or Rieff (under that scenario).

**RealSNR** · 01-16-2012, 03:42 PM

Can we all say it together?

How do you spell the Iowa OT who figures to be a first rounder in the 2012 NFL Draft?

R-E-I-F-F

Reiff. Rhymes with "strife."

Not Rieff. That would be pronounced "reef."

REIFF = Yes

RIEFF = You're an idiot

That is all.

Hammock Parties · 01-16-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Because Blount is a complete liability in pass protection. If he's in the game, teams tend to simply overload one side of the line and attack Freeman. They can even do this while running a run blitz because they can drop an extra man into the box. They know that by overloading, Freeman won't have time to set up a deep route, so they can both blitz the hell out of Freeman while also keying on Blount.

Blount's complete apathy in pass-pro has made him a liability as an every down back.

So spend a top 5 pick on a RB so he can pass protect.

Brilliant.

ArrowheadMagic · 01-16-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micjones

I would think either DeCastro or Rieff (under that scenario).

Or trading down, but who is going to be there that someone wants to jump up? Of course, things and needs of teams will change between now and then.

htismaqe · 01-17-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

Can we all say it together?

How do you spell the Iowa OT who figures to be a first rounder in the 2012 NFL Draft?

R-E-I-F-F

Reiff. Rhymes with "strife."

Not Rieff. That would be pronounced "reef."

REIFF = Yes

RIEFF = You're an idiot

That is all.

Although it completely damages my German brain, his name is indeed spelled EI and pronounced "Reef".

Extra Point · 01-17-2012, 08:47 AM

This thread is Reiff with criticism!

**RealSNR** · 01-17-2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Although it completely damages my German brain, his name is indeed spelled EI and pronounced "Reef".

Seriously?

Now I DEFINITELY don't want him this April

01-13-2012, 02:56 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	Chiefs @ 12 Assuming the Chiefs lose the coinflip with the Seahawks. Here's how I imagine the first 11 picks go. 1. Indianapolis Colts: QB Andrew Luck, Stanford 2. Cleveland Browns (trade up): QB Robert Griffin, Baylor 3. Minnesota Vikings: OT Matt Kalil, USC 4. St. Louis Rams (trade down): WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State 5. Tampa Bay Bucs: RB Trent Richardson, Alabama 6. Washington Redskins: CB Morris Claiborne, LSU 7. Jaguars: WR Alshon Jeffrey, South Carolina 8. Dolphins: DT Devin Still, Penn State 9. Panthers: CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama 10. Bills: OT Jonathan Martin, Stanford 11. Seahawks: DE Quentin Coples, North Carolina 12. Chiefs: At this point, my big board in terms of the most talented players is: 1. OG David DeCastro, Stanford 2. CB Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama 3. ILB Luke Kuechly, Boston College 4. OT Riley Reiff, Iowa 5. ILB Dont'a Hightower, Alabama 6. DE/OLB Nick Perry, USC 7. WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame 8. DE/OLB Courtney Upshaw, Alabama 9. C Peter Konz, Wisconsin 10. CB Alonzo Dennard, Nebraska As of now, which is waaaay too early in the game, here's the big board I have of the remaining talent. I look over this list, and I gotta be honest. The only players that make sense are offensive line. DeCastro, Reiff, and Konz. I'm almost certain that, even if the Chiefs are able to trade down, their first rounder almost certainly will be offensive line. Under these circumstances, I'd have to prefer the Chiefs go with the position with actual first round talent, and take a player you just know Pioli knows forwards and backwards, OT Riley Reiff for a position of clear need. Of course, DeCastro is the best talent on the board, and aside from Jenkins and Kuechly, it's not even close. But the Chiefs are relatively set at guard with Lilja (who I believe Pioli is still fond of) and Asamoah. Plus, Pioli does value positional value, and he's not going to abandon that two years out of the past three. Normally right tackle isn't that valuable either, but Branden Albert is up for a new contract in 2013, and having an insurance policy in case Albert loses his mind and demands Willie Roaf money is critical. I think this means the Chiefs draft Riley Reiff. The line for now looks pretty solid: LT: Branden Albert, Riley Reiff LG: Ryan Lilja, Darry Harris C: Rodney Hudson, Darryl Harris RG: Jon Asamoah, Darryl Harris RT: Riley Reiff, Joe Maneri
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01-16-2012, 03:37 PM	#62
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