The Long, Slow, Arduous Bataan Death March To Drafting OL On May 8th - Page 7

Direckshun · 01:07 PM

I keep looking at the talent right now, have been for about three months.

And I honestly think the talent is at its best at OL towards the end of the 1st round.

Andy Reid needs to replace Albert, and there's no guarantee he has faith in Fisher. And Asamoah has almost certainly left, so we'll be in the hunt for a guard as well.

This is a team looking to get away from Pioli's smaller, nimble OL, and towards Reid's larger, more powerful OL.

Maybe we bring back Schwartz at guard. Maybe not.

God. This franchise has conditioned me to prepare for the worst.

***UPDATE***

OL the Chiefs could potentially, inevitably draft at 23, depending on where things are in 5 months:

OT Greg Robinson, Auburn
OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan
OT Cameron Erving, Florida State
OT Antonio Richardson, Tennessee
OT/G La'el Collins, LSU [not coming out this year]
OT/G Zack Martin, Notre Dame
OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama
OG Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State
OG Cyril Richardson, Baylor
OG David Yankey, Stanford
OG Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA

I will run mini-scouting reports on these guys over the next five months in this sad, miserable thread, plus any guys who also drift onto the radar.

If there are any others you'd add, feel free to.

Dante84 · 02-27-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Sorry, trade Berry. For a 2nd, we'll say.

Whaaaaatttt???? Come on...

He's a sure-fire 1st.

RunKC · 03-01-2014, 06:49 PM

If we lose Schwartz, I can totally see Dorsey getting a very unpopular pick like David Yankey at 23, which honestly would suck ass.

OldSchool · 03-01-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

If we lose Schwartz, I can totally see Dorsey getting a very unpopular pick like David Yankey at 23, which honestly would suck ass.

Ewww, Yankey is not worth the 23rd overall pick in this draft. I like him but not at 23.

Saccopoo · 03-01-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Ewww, Yankey is not worth the 23rd overall pick in this draft. I like him but not at 23.

Yankey looks to be a total finesse player to me and I think we already have that guy in Asamoah.

If we're taking a guard at #23, I'd rather have Zach Martin.

**Easy 6** · 03-01-2014, 08:04 PM

I'm going to have to really hold myself in check if we go OL at number one AGAIN... not that we couldn't use some more new blood there, but just not at ONE.

Dorsey/Reid will reeeally push their luck with this fanbase by doing so.

OldSchool · 03-01-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Yankey looks to be a total finesse player to me and I think we already have that guy in Asamoah.

If we're taking a guard at #23, I'd rather have Zach Martin.

Yup, Martin is a superior prospect who would also be capable of playing OT in the NFL.

The guys I hope are around in the 3rd-4th rounds are Joel Bitonio, Brandon Thomas, and Billy Turner. Either of them would be perfect for our needs.

RunKC · 03-01-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Yankey looks to be a total finesse player to me and I think we already have that guy in Asamoah.

If we're taking a guard at #23, I'd rather have Zach Martin.

Please god no. I wan a WR or Tuitt.

OldSchool · 03-01-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Please god no. I wan a WR or Tuitt.

Tuitt is going to be a 2nd round pick. Would rather give Catapano and Bailey a shot at starting at 5-tech vs wasting a 1st round pick on such an easily filled position. A bunch of 5-techs available in FA and the draft. It would be a waste to spend our 1st on one unless he was guaranteed to be the next Sheldon Richardson/Justin Smith/JJ Watt/Calais Campbell, etc.

O.city · 03-01-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Tuitt is going to be a 2nd round pick. Would rather give Catapano and Bailey a shot at starting at 5-tech vs wasting a 1st round pick on such an easily filled position. A bunch of 5-techs available in FA and the draft. It would be a waste to spend our 1st on one unless he was guaranteed to be the next Sheldon Richardson/Justin Smith/JJ Watt/Calais Campbell, etc.

Richardsons more suited to play 3 tech, but I agree

Direckshun · 03-02-2014, 01:05 PM

I think Tuitt sneaks into the 1st.

OldSchool · 03-02-2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I think Tuitt sneaks into the 1st.

Possibly the Broncos or Pats but they'll have to be really banking on him returning to his 2012 form when he was being compared to Seymour by some scouts.

Direckshun · 03-02-2014, 02:43 PM

Even if he did suck.

Teams don't pass on that size/speed ratio.

OldSchool · 03-02-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Even if he did suck.

Teams don't pass on that size/speed ratio.

I think that in this draft they would, particularly in the 1st. Plus he looked slow as hell in 2013 and he didn't get a chance to show teams that he can still move like he did in 2012. He won't get a chance either with his surgery coming up. Very few teams will be willing to take that chance in the 1st in a draft that's this loaded with talent.

kccrow · 03-02-2014, 05:42 PM

Direckshun, I agree about OL in this draft. I have a feeling that Yankey is the pick if he's there at 23. Yankey reminds me an awful lot of Evan Mathis too. Best guard I've seen in a while.

Chief Roundup · 03-02-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Yankey looks to be a total finesse player to me and I think we already have that guy in Asamoah.

If we're taking a guard at #23, I'd rather have Zach Martin.

WHAT??? Even over the dude you have been pimping, Gabe Jackson.

01-05-2014, 02:11 PM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	The Long, Slow, Arduous Bataan Death March To Drafting OL On May 8th I keep looking at the talent right now, have been for about three months. And I honestly think the talent is at its best at OL towards the end of the 1st round. Andy Reid needs to replace Albert, and there's no guarantee he has faith in Fisher. And Asamoah has almost certainly left, so we'll be in the hunt for a guard as well. This is a team looking to get away from Pioli's smaller, nimble OL, and towards Reid's larger, more powerful OL. Maybe we bring back Schwartz at guard. Maybe not. God. This franchise has conditioned me to prepare for the worst. *UPDATE* OL the Chiefs could potentially, inevitably draft at 23, depending on where things are in 5 months: OT Greg Robinson, Auburn OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan OT Cameron Erving, Florida State OT Antonio Richardson, Tennessee OT/G La'el Collins, LSU [not coming out this year] OT/G Zack Martin, Notre Dame OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama OG Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State OG Cyril Richardson, Baylor OG David Yankey, Stanford OG Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA I will run mini-scouting reports on these guys over the next five months in this sad, miserable thread, plus any guys who also drift onto the radar. If there are any others you'd add, feel free to. Last edited by Direckshun; 03-24-2014 at 01:07 PM..
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	I think Tuitt sneaks into the 1st.
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	Even if he did suck. Teams don't pass on that size/speed ratio.
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kccrow MVP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Casino cash: $-1230000	Direckshun, I agree about OL in this draft. I have a feeling that Yankey is the pick if he's there at 23. Yankey reminds me an awful lot of Evan Mathis too. Best guard I've seen in a while.
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