Should / could the Chiefs draft Jordy Nelson?

Kylo Ren · 10-17-2007, 12:42 PM

I know it's really early to talk about such things, but what the heck.

Mitch Holthas, on the radio the other day, was saying that Nelson would become a really good NFL player and the Chiefs would be lucky to get him. He said that he plays on all special teams and can play all WR positions. He said he's just a "natural football player" and predicts that he will be a star in the NFL. He's 6'3", 213 lbs. I don't know what his 40 time is.

What do you think of Jordy in red? Pipe dream?

Vegas_Dave · 10-17-2007, 12:46 PM

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Kylo Ren · 10-17-2007, 12:49 PM

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Yes, we need a LT in the 1st round or free agency. Will Jordy be a 1st rounder? I have no idea. If he will be a 2nd or 3r rounder, I'd go LT in the 1st and Jordy in the 2nd. That's just dreamin'.

farmerchief · 10-17-2007, 12:55 PM

I would love to see the cheifs draft him! I watched him first hand in the KU-K-state football game a few weeks ago. It's amazing to see a white reciever run that fast!(lol) Great hands also!

Nightfyre · 10-17-2007, 01:00 PM

WRs and RBs are the easiest people to plug into a system, imo. If it were me drafting, I would do it like this:
Year 1:
Build oline/dline as best possible. These are the positions that require the greatest scheme knowledge and teamwork.
Year 2:
Get your MLB, QB, CBs. supplement oline/dline as needed.
QB doesn't start until his second year (year 3).
Year 3:
Draft your OLBs and safeties, supplement where needed.
Year 4:
Wideouts, supplement where needed, add depth.

My point is: we need to build our Oline all over again and draft our CBs before we even think about another wideout.

Kylo Ren · 10-17-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

WRs and RBs are the easiest people to plug into a system, imo. If it were me drafting, I would do it like this:
Year 1:
Build oline/dline as best possible. These are the positions that require the greatest scheme knowledge and teamwork.
Year 2:
Get your MLB, QB, CBs. supplement oline/dline as needed.
QB doesn't start until his second year (year 3).
Year 3:
Draft your OLBs and safeties, supplement where needed.
Year 4:
Wideouts, supplement where needed, add depth.

My point is: we need to build our Oline all over again and draft our CBs before we even think about another wideout.

You make a good point. I don't know if that is the correct formula or not. But, O-line is vital and our O-line sucks. But, we have 11 picks in the 08 draft. So, if we were to go LT, Jordy, C, G........... or whatever, it wouldn't hurt. You're not going to draft 11 O-linemen. If Jordy is a 2nd round pick, I'd love to see Herm pick him up.

Does anyone know his 40 time?

DBO82 · 10-17-2007, 01:02 PM

I wouldn't mind Aqib Talib in a later round.

Thig Lyfe · 10-17-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DBO82

I wouldn't mind Aqib Talib in a later round.

Same here. Talib and Nelson would both be great picks.

**Skip Towne** · 10-17-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

Same here. Talib and Nelson would both be great picks.

Talib is a Jr. But he may come out early.

**Anyong Bluth** · 10-17-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Talib is a Jr. But he may come out early.

With the attention KU's getting, and his success, he's most likely an All-American. I'd be shocked if he doesn't bounce. Athlon had him 3rd team for preseason.

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Jordy will be a first day pick, barring injury. He's big, very fast, tough, has put up big numbers, plays on special teams....there will be quite a few teams that fall in love with him. I'd compare him to Anthony Gonzalez from Ohio St. last year, who went at the back of the first round. I think Jordy ends up a 2nd round pick, and will be a good NFL player.

Doubt highly he gets taken 1st day. I like the kid, but he's not gonna get picked 1st day. WR's are left and right, unlike a premium for CB. I think Jordy, as someone else compared earlier, is more like a Welker- not a Anthony Gonzalez. He makes for a solid 3rd down WR, and I really think he could be superb. That's why I said he's going day 2, and I think he'll end up playing better than his draft position.

ChiefsGirl · 10-17-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cocina_Basement

With the attention KU's getting, and his success, he's most likely an All-American. I'd be shocked if he doesn't bounce. Athlon had him 3rd team for preseason.

Doubt highly he gets taken 1st day. I like the kid, but he's not gonna get picked 1st day. WR's are left and right, unlike a premium for CB. I think Jordy, as someone else compared earlier, is more like a Welker- not a Anthony Gonzalez. He makes for a solid 3rd down WR, and I really think he could be superb. That's why I said he's going day 2, and I think he'll end up playing better than his draft position.

The only thing Nelson and Welker have in common is the color of their skin.

Nelson is 6 inches taller and 30 lbs heavier. Nelson goes across the middle and he can run the deep route (as shown by his torching Talib), I don't know how that makes him solely a 3rd down WR.

**ChiTown** · 10-17-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cocina_Basement

Doubt highly he gets taken 1st day. I like the kid, but he's not gonna get picked 1st day. WR's are left and right, unlike a premium for CB. I think Jordy, as someone else compared earlier, is more like a Welker- not a Anthony Gonzalez. He makes for a solid 3rd down WR, and I really think he could be superb. That's why I said he's going day 2, and I think he'll end up playing better than his draft position.

Wes Welker? WTF?

You obviously haven't seen this kid play. Welker is about 5'8" on a good day. Jordy is a 6'3, 220# every down back who can block, has breakaway speed, excellent hands, runs great routes and is VERY difficult to bring down. Day 1 pick? Yeah, but I'd say probably a late 2nd rdr/early 3rd rdr, depending upon who else is out there.

Stewie · 10-17-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DBO82

I wouldn't mind Aqib Talib in a later round.

From what I've heard he's a 1st day pick. Good corners are really tough to find.

Extra Point · 10-17-2007, 01:05 PM

OL's and CB's are the weakest links in the Chiefs chain. We're fine at WR for the next two years, even with EK leaving after this season. Nelson would, however, be a great replacement for Drummond, who should be gone after this season.

BigRock · 10-17-2007, 01:06 PM

I don't even think he'd be a first day pick, would he? Maybe I'm underestimating him. But I could see him being a Wes Welker type. He'd be a good pickup around the 4th round or so.

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