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Direckshun · 04-23-2012, 08:50 AM

The Conclusive, 1,000,000th Mock Draft by yours truly has finally surfaced.

Let's do this ****ing shit.

1. OLB Whitney Mercilus, Illinois

The guy at the very top of my draft board should we stay at #11. The best thing about bringing Mercilus on board is that we can have him develop for a year behind Hali and Houston, and eventually push both of them.

I don't need to tell you much about this guy. His wingspan is ridiculous and his speed is unholy. He is instinctual, with a great nose for the ball. With him on board, we have the best OLB depth in the NFL, and we can also run some downright evil subpackages:

2. FS Brandon Taylor, LSU

With the second-shallowest depth chart position shored up on the defense, let's turn to the first-shallowest. There are some who say that the 2012 draft is a crappy year for safeties, and they wouldn't be wrong. But there are some seriously underestimated talents that the Chiefs could acquire to turn our defense's weakness into a strength.

Taylor is, to my mind, more bottom-of-the-second, top-of-the-third talent, but this is worth the reach. There are more drums beating that Harrison Smith, who I think is slightly overrated, will rise to the bottom of the 1st round while somebody who was incredibly productive in a program designed to suck as many stats away from him as possible.

Taylor is a free safety, but he will essentially be our dimeback in the 40% or so snaps we run, and could easily start at either strong or free down the line if we lose Berry or Lewis. I would still start Lewis over him given how sharp Lewis is, but last year proved we needed as much insurance as possible.

3. NT Josh Chapman, Alabama

Another slight reach, Chapman in the third. I've been trying to stick with less popular selections in this mock while keeping it realistic but there's just no way around the nose position, which needs to be fixed. Problem is, out of 256 draftable players, only one really plays our scheme at the nose position, and Chapman is that guy.

Chapman is the ideal nose tackle, and fits the Jerrell Powe personality to a T. He is very popular in the locker room, tough as nails, and plays so low to the ground he's basically on his knees. He's also got some pass rush to his game, a very underrated part of his game. He could very well be a Day One starter but you better believe, as I do, that Powe/Gordon are a good backup combo at the position should his knees start acting up.

4. OT Brandon Mosley, Auburn

Another shallow position the Chiefs need help at is swing tackle, and while all sorts of players are mocked here from Nate Potter to Andrew Datko, neither one has the reliability of Mosley who is a great value pick if he falls this far. Mosley has great arm length, great run-blocking power, and some left tackle potential. He came to Auburn as a tight end, but left as a 315 lbs behemoth.

The Chiefs are having Steve Maneri lose weight this offseason, so bringing in a true 6th lineman for imbalanced lines is well deserving of a 4th round pick.

5. RB Robert Turbin, Utah State

Turbin's a bit overrated on this board. He runs with great power, as you can see above, but he is a little stiff. But he takes great angles and has wonderful hands in the passing game -- he is basically a younger version of BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

Still, you can't overrate that power. And this team badly needs depth at running back in the event that either Hillis or Charles go down to injury again.

6. SS Winston Guy, Jr., Kentucky

Guy has been a pet pick of mine all year, and I've been pleased to see him slide down draft boards, because this is the kind of pick Pioli would make. He won't get fooled by inadequate Combine figures. He'll know a player when he sees one.

Guy is a player. He routinely put up 90+ tackle seasons for the Wildcats, which was partially because their defense sucked. But we didn't knock Kuechly for that, so we're not going to knock Guy either.

Guy is very instinctual, which is always alluring to me. In a pinch, he could play some spot work if we had to go a little deeper down the depth chart this year. Losing Berry would be a wreck for our run defense, as Lewis and Taylor are neither true box-pounders (NTTAWTT). Guy is.

7. WR Jarius Wright, Arkansas

I've decided to go a bit of an unorthodox route with my 7th rounders, and take some boom-or-bust guys. Our offense has a lot of weapons, but it needs a one-dimensional speed threat.

Wright can be an explosion. He's a smaller receiver, but I think he has a chance to play outside if he cleans up a lot of his route running. Until then, he's a solid slot option in case we decide we want to keep playing Breaston out wide.

7. WR Marquis Maze, Alabama

I'm ready to start pushing McCluster. Maze provides us another brilliant little spark as a returner, slot receiver, and gadget back.

Direckshun · 04-25-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Meh, time will tell on Baldwin.

When was the last time they drafted someone you got really excited about, (besides Berry)?

God, the entire draft last year excited me. Almost every pick.

**Bowser** · 04-25-2012, 11:15 AM

Really, really like the Turbin pick. Heard an interview with him earlier in the week, and now I'm actively hoping we can snag him at some point. Charles, Hillis, and Turbin = **** YES.

**buddha** · 04-25-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Really, really like the Turbin pick. Heard an interview with him earlier in the week, and now I'm actively hoping we can snag him at some point. Charles, Hillis, and Turbin = **** YES.

Love Turbin...I will admit that I didn't know about him at all during the regular season, but since the draft information/highlights have hit, he has been one of my wish list guys for KC.

I don't know on Mercilius. He does have the burst you want, but he's not strong enough...and not strong enough by quite a bit, right now. I don't know if he is enough of a value to take at 11. How many plays would he get next season if he's rotating with Houston and Hali? Is he an upgrade to either of those two guys? I don't think so.

redshirt32 · 04-25-2012, 12:20 PM

Turbin will be gone late 3rd or early 4 we can trade down 4 to 5 spots and still get who ever Pioli covets in the first round hell we could probably trade twice in the first and still end with Hightower or Mercilus really like to get an extra 3rd rd pick/picks this draft Turbin would be one of my choices if that were to happen dont think he will be there when we pick in the 4th though

**buddha** · 04-25-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt32

Turbin will be gone late 3rd or early 4 we can trade down 4 to 5 spots and still get who ever Pioli covets in the first round hell we could probably trade twice in the first and still end with Hightower or Mercilus really like to get an extra 3rd rd pick/picks this draft Turbin would be one of my choices if that were to happen dont think he will be there when we pick in the 4th though

Concur.

Those extra third to fourth round picks produce, "backbone of the team" kinds of players, neither boom nor bust guys. There are terrific players being projected in the twenties in the first round as well. I don't see a huge drop off in talent from 12 to 28 or so. Just different systems and needs.

Saccopoo · 04-25-2012, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

Really, really like the Turbin pick. Heard an interview with him earlier in the week, and now I'm actively hoping we can snag him at some point. Charles, Hillis, and Turbin = **** YES.

BigChiefFan · 04-25-2012, 11:51 PM

If Whitney Mercilus lives up to his potential, he could be one Hell of a pick. I have him going after 16, but he's an intriquing prospect, who has huge upside potential. The pass rush is so damn sexy.

Frosty · 04-26-2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

If Whitney Mercilus lives up to his potential, he could be one Hell of a pick. I have him going after 16, but he's an intriquing prospect, who has huge upside potential. The pass rush is so damn sexy.

I've seen several mocks with Mercilus going #18 to the Chargers. That would suck.

04-23-2012, 08:50 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	Gentlemen, start your boners. The Conclusive, 1,000,000th Mock Draft by yours truly has finally surfaced. Let's do this **ing shit. 1. OLB Whitney Mercilus, Illinois The guy at the very top of my draft board should we stay at #11. The best thing about bringing Mercilus on board is that we can have him develop for a year behind Hali and Houston, and eventually push both of them. I don't need to tell you much about this guy. His wingspan is ridiculous and his speed is unholy. He is instinctual, with a great nose for the ball. With him on board, we have the best OLB depth in the NFL, and we can also run some downright evil subpackages: 2. FS Brandon Taylor, LSU With the second-shallowest depth chart position shored up on the defense, let's turn to the first-shallowest. There are some who say that the 2012 draft is a crappy year for safeties, and they wouldn't be wrong. But there are some seriously underestimated talents that the Chiefs could acquire to turn our defense's weakness into a strength. Taylor is, to my mind, more bottom-of-the-second, top-of-the-third talent, but this is worth the reach. There are more drums beating that Harrison Smith, who I think is slightly overrated, will rise to the bottom of the 1st round while somebody who was incredibly productive in a program designed to suck as many stats away from him as possible. Taylor is a free safety, but he will essentially be our dimeback in the 40% or so snaps we run, and could easily start at either strong or free down the line if we lose Berry or Lewis. I would still start Lewis over him given how sharp Lewis is, but last year proved we needed as much insurance as possible. 3. NT Josh Chapman, Alabama Another slight reach, Chapman in the third. I've been trying to stick with less popular selections in this mock while keeping it realistic but there's just no way around the nose position, which needs to be fixed. Problem is, out of 256 draftable players, only one really plays our scheme at the nose position, and Chapman is that guy. Chapman is the ideal nose tackle, and fits the Jerrell Powe personality to a T. He is very popular in the locker room, tough as nails, and plays so low to the ground he's basically on his knees. He's also got some pass rush to his game, a very underrated part of his game. He could very well be a Day One starter but you better believe, as I do, that Powe/Gordon are a good backup combo at the position should his knees start acting up. 4. OT Brandon Mosley, Auburn Another shallow position the Chiefs need help at is swing tackle, and while all sorts of players are mocked here from Nate Potter to Andrew Datko, neither one has the reliability of Mosley who is a great value pick if he falls this far. Mosley has great arm length, great run-blocking power, and some left tackle potential. He came to Auburn as a tight end, but left as a 315 lbs behemoth. The Chiefs are having Steve Maneri lose weight this offseason, so bringing in a true 6th lineman for imbalanced lines is well deserving of a 4th round pick. 5. RB Robert Turbin, Utah State Turbin's a bit overrated on this board. He runs with great power, as you can see above, but he is a little stiff. But he takes great angles and has wonderful hands in the passing game -- he is basically a younger version of BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Still, you can't overrate that power. And this team badly needs depth at running back in the event that either Hillis or Charles go down to injury again. 6. SS Winston Guy, Jr., Kentucky Guy has been a pet pick of mine all year, and I've been pleased to see him slide down draft boards, because this is the kind of pick Pioli would make. He won't get fooled by inadequate Combine figures. He'll know a player when he sees one. Guy is a player. He routinely put up 90+ tackle seasons for the Wildcats, which was partially because their defense sucked. But we didn't knock Kuechly for that, so we're not going to knock Guy either. Guy is very instinctual, which is always alluring to me. In a pinch, he could play some spot work if we had to go a little deeper down the depth chart this year. Losing Berry would be a wreck for our run defense, as Lewis and Taylor are neither true box-pounders (NTTAWTT). Guy is. 7. WR Jarius Wright, Arkansas** I've decided to go a bit of an unorthodox route with my 7th rounders, and take some boom-or-bust guys. Our offense has a lot of weapons, but it needs a one-dimensional speed threat. Wright can be an explosion. He's a smaller receiver, but I think he has a chance to play outside if he cleans up a lot of his route running. Until then, he's a solid slot option in case we decide we want to keep playing Breaston out wide. 7. WR Marquis Maze, Alabama I'm ready to start pushing McCluster. Maze provides us another brilliant little spark as a returner, slot receiver, and gadget back.
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04-25-2012, 11:15 AM	#62
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