John Dorsey pre-draft press conference

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The Chiefs didn't trade down with the intent to choose Justin Houston.

It was complete and utter luck that he was available AND that he became a pass rushing force, when healthy, in the regular season.

The fact still remains: Trading up yields better talent.

Trading down is a bigger crapshoot than staying.

There's no guarantee that the player you trade up for will be good, either. So it's a crapshoot moving up over staying put as well. This year I would rather have more shots at the day 2 picks over hoping one of the to guys pans out.

I just don't think we are one player away and I would be careful to plan for life after Hali, Charles, Smith, and DJ.

But otherwise, I'm totally with you. Go get your guy, if you have one.