Chiefs Chiefs, Jaguars, Panthers, Raiders, Eagles vying for first overall pick

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-03-2012, 09:56 AM

Chiefs, Jaguars, Panthers, Raiders, Eagles vying for first overall pick
Posted by Michael David Smith on December 3, 2012, 10:52 AM EST
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The Panthers are playing a lot of big games down the stretch. At least if you’re an NFL draft junkie.

While we spend most of our time in December dissecting the teams in the playoff hunt, we’ll also spend some of our time looking at the teams racing to the bottom of the standings, teams vying for the first overall pick in the 2013 draft. And that pick is almost certain to come down to the 2-10 Chiefs, the 2-10 Jaguars, the 3-9 Panthers, the 3-9 Raiders or the 3-9 Eagles.

The Panthers, in particular, have been a factor in the race for the first pick. By beating Philadelphia last week and then losing to Kansas City this week, Carolina tightened things up considerably in the Top 5 of the draft order (which is to say the Bottom 5 of the standings). The Panthers also have a game remaining against the Raiders, and the Raiders also have a game coming up against the Chiefs, so those are the biggest games to watch if you want to see how the top of the draft order will look in April.

In recent years, the first overall pick has almost always been a quarterback. The last four first picks were quarterbacks, and going back to Peyton Manning in 1998, 12 of the last 15 first overall picks have been quarterbacks. But that could change this year for a couple of reasons.

The first reason is that if Carolina ends up with the first pick, the Panthers would definitely not take a quarterback, with 2011 first overall pick Cam Newton already in place. Carolina could trade the first overall pick to a quarterback-needy team, but that leads to the other reason a quarterback probably won’t go first overall.

The other reason is that — even though the Chiefs, Jaguars, Raiders and Eagles all might consider drafting a quarterback — this year’s draft doesn’t appear to have a quarterback worthy of the first overall pick. The two quarterbacks most often mentioned as the best prospects for 2013, West Virginia’s Geno Smith and USC’s Matt Barkley, both saw their stock decline with inconsistent play down the stretch this season.

The players who are more often mentioned as potential first overall picks include Notre Dame inside linebacker Manti Te’o, Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones, Alabama guard Chance Warmack, Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, Texas A&M defensive end Damontre Moore, Texas A&M left tackle Luke Joeckel and LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo. For fans in Kansas City, Jacksonville, Carolina, Oakland and Philadelphia, dreaming about one of those players in the home team’s colors can brighten up an otherwise dreary December.

**Munson** · 12-03-2012, 10:41 AM

Winning yesterday ****ed things up. Had we lost, it practically would've guaranteed us the #1 pick.

R8RFAN · 12-03-2012, 10:42 AM

Boohoo Cheap fans... You thought you were just going to cruise into the #1 spot didn't you ?

**RealSNR** · 12-03-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

Boohoo Cheap fans... You thought you were just going to cruise into the #1 spot didn't you ?

I still do. The Raiders will look to stomp the piss out of us like they always do. Your defensive line is the one thing all year that makes our offensive line look like utter shit.

R8RFAN · 12-03-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I still do. The Raiders will look to stomp the piss out of us like they always do. Your defensive line is the one thing all year that makes our offensive line look like utter shit.

We can't stop anybody.... No way we win much less sweep you this year...

Chiefs have a better team by far with Quinn in there.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-03-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

We can't stop anybody.... No way we win much less sweep you this year...

Chiefs have a better team by far with Quinn in there.

Oakland beats Denver Thursday night.

R8RFAN · 12-03-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Oakland beats Denver Thursday night.

There is no possible way and I am not saying that to get the pick... We can't stop a suck ass qb much less manning... we will lose by 3 tds...

**RealSNR** · 12-03-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

We can't stop anybody.... No way we win much less sweep you this year...

Chiefs have a better team by far with Quinn in there.

Is Richard Seymour injured?

If he's not, the Raiders will win.

R8RFAN · 12-03-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Is Richard Seymour injured?

If he's not, the Raiders will win.

He has been out 3 weeks.... He is done man...

Wildcat2005 · 12-03-2012, 10:45 AM

Chance Warmack is mentioned as a possible candidate for the first overall pick?

lol wut

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-03-2012, 10:43 AM

Stupid win.

Jimmy the Greek · 12-03-2012, 10:46 AM

I just hope they make a wise choice and get a great player for the future not another big flop

R8RFAN · 12-03-2012, 10:48 AM

When we lose to both the Chiefs and Carolina, it will be sealed for us.

This is how bad it is ...

I have NEVER worked on a night during the week the Raiders played on TV... NEVER..

This week I didn't even take the day off, I am going to work.

R8RFAN · 12-03-2012, 10:50 AM

May never see Seymour again, I think he retires... He won't be in a Raiders uniform next year regardless...

Chief_For_Life58 · 12-03-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by R8ers

May never see Seymour again, I think he retires... He won't be in a Raiders uniform next year regardless...

who wants to play in a raiders outfit?

12-03-2012, 09:56 AM	Topic Starter
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1286009	Chiefs, Jaguars, Panthers, Raiders, Eagles vying for first overall pick Chiefs, Jaguars, Panthers, Raiders, Eagles vying for first overall pick Posted by Michael David Smith on December 3, 2012, 10:52 AM EST 2012 NFL Draft - First Round Getty Images The Panthers are playing a lot of big games down the stretch. At least if you’re an NFL draft junkie. While we spend most of our time in December dissecting the teams in the playoff hunt, we’ll also spend some of our time looking at the teams racing to the bottom of the standings, teams vying for the first overall pick in the 2013 draft. And that pick is almost certain to come down to the 2-10 Chiefs, the 2-10 Jaguars, the 3-9 Panthers, the 3-9 Raiders or the 3-9 Eagles. The Panthers, in particular, have been a factor in the race for the first pick. By beating Philadelphia last week and then losing to Kansas City this week, Carolina tightened things up considerably in the Top 5 of the draft order (which is to say the Bottom 5 of the standings). The Panthers also have a game remaining against the Raiders, and the Raiders also have a game coming up against the Chiefs, so those are the biggest games to watch if you want to see how the top of the draft order will look in April. In recent years, the first overall pick has almost always been a quarterback. The last four first picks were quarterbacks, and going back to Peyton Manning in 1998, 12 of the last 15 first overall picks have been quarterbacks. But that could change this year for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that if Carolina ends up with the first pick, the Panthers would definitely not take a quarterback, with 2011 first overall pick Cam Newton already in place. Carolina could trade the first overall pick to a quarterback-needy team, but that leads to the other reason a quarterback probably won’t go first overall. The other reason is that — even though the Chiefs, Jaguars, Raiders and Eagles all might consider drafting a quarterback — this year’s draft doesn’t appear to have a quarterback worthy of the first overall pick. The two quarterbacks most often mentioned as the best prospects for 2013, West Virginia’s Geno Smith and USC’s Matt Barkley, both saw their stock decline with inconsistent play down the stretch this season. The players who are more often mentioned as potential first overall picks include Notre Dame inside linebacker Manti Te’o, Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones, Alabama guard Chance Warmack, Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, Texas A&M defensive end Damontre Moore, Texas A&M left tackle Luke Joeckel and LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo. For fans in Kansas City, Jacksonville, Carolina, Oakland and Philadelphia, dreaming about one of those players in the home team’s colors can brighten up an otherwise dreary December.
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12-03-2012, 10:41 AM	#2
Munson Roy E. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Casino cash: $8349646	Winning yesterday ****ed things up. Had we lost, it practically would've guaranteed us the #1 pick.
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Jimmy the Greek Starter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $10004900	I just hope they make a wise choice and get a great player for the future not another big flop
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12-03-2012, 10:48 AM	#13
R8RFAN Molôn Labé Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: North Carolina Casino cash: $8466872	When we lose to both the Chiefs and Carolina, it will be sealed for us. This is how bad it is ... I have NEVER worked on a night during the week the Raiders played on TV... NEVER.. This week I didn't even take the day off, I am going to work.
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12-03-2012, 10:50 AM	#14
R8RFAN Molôn Labé Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: North Carolina Casino cash: $8466872	May never see Seymour again, I think he retires... He won't be in a Raiders uniform next year regardless...
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