BossChiefs 2012 Mock Draft

[BossChief]

I am assuming that Trent Richardson falls to us and that we are able to move back to 17 with Cincy while adding a third this year and a third next year in the process.

1.17) Mark Barron - You all know I am a big fan of this kid and would love to put Berry in coverage more to utilize his speed more efficiently. Barron is a perfect SS for this defense and Lewis would be perfect for sub packages.

2.27) Peter Konz - We are able to move up to NEs spot while giving up the third this year from Cincy to get easily the best center in this class (and probably of the last few classes if you don't include Pouncey) He isnt really a natural fit for the zone scheme, but he can absolutely do the job and do it at a very high level.

3.74) Jason Chapman - this kid is the real deal. He isnt some overhyped buffoon like Poe or require a first round pick, but he would anchor an elite run defense and give the pocket a push for a long time and would be just the type of guy Romeo will be looking for. He would make Belcher and DJ shine for as long as they are here.

4.107) Orson Charles - Pioli loves him some tight ends and at this point is willing to take a shot on a very talented guy. "Charles needs more catches" I know, I know, we already have Moeaki and Boss...well, Moeaki is injury prone and Boss is mostly just a blocker...take those into consideration and then factor in the value the guy gives us and this is a good pick if he falls this far. I have seen lots of mocks with him lasting this long, but I doubt he really does.

(note: my picks in the third and fourth round can probably be flip flopped to make more sense to some here, depending on who you ask)

5.146 ) Shaun Prater - this kid has definite starter potential and is very well coached. We arent thin at the position, but could use another guy to round out the unit. He is a Hawkeye, what more can you ask for in the fifth round?

6.184) Mike Daniels - I know, I know....another Hawkeye...blah blah blah. Haters gonna hate. this guy would fill out a really good rotation for our DL and is a very active and could do everything asked of him in this defense and would be a reallly good pick at this point of the draft.

7.221) DJ Holt - lots of experience in a 3-4 defense and pretty versatile defender. he could stick on this roster and is basically a pick made to give us depth in case Burflict just goes totally awol.

7.241) Vontaze Burflict - This kid has the potential to be an absolute beast and we do need linebacker depth. Classic boom or bust prospec that I am comfortable doing in the 6th round...again, if he lasts this long. Similar to Charles, I see lots of mocks with him falling this far...and further.

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I think this draft is a good mixture of meat and potatoes players that can step in and help us immediately and low risk/high reward guys that could prove to also be impact type defenders.

What do you guys think of it?

[DTLB58]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I am assuming that Trent Richardson falls to us and that we are able to move back to 17 with Cincy while adding a third this year and a third next year in the process.

1.17) Mark Barron - You all know I am a big fan of this kid and would love to put Berry in coverage more to utilize his speed more efficiently. Barron is a perfect SS for this defense and Lewis would be perfect for sub packages.

2.27) Peter Konz - We are able to move up to NEs spot while giving up the third this year from Cincy to get easily the best center in this class (and probably of the last few classes if you don't include Pouncey) He isnt really a natural fit for the zone scheme, but he can absolutely do the job and do it at a very high level.

3.74) Jason Chapman - this kid is the real deal. He isnt some overhyped buffoon like Poe or require a first round pick, but he would anchor an elite run defense and give the pocket a push for a long time and would be just the type of guy Romeo will be looking for. He would make Belcher and DJ shine for as long as they are here.

4.107) Orson Charles - Pioli loves him some tight ends and at this point is willing to take a shot on a very talented guy. "Charles needs more catches" I know, I know, we already have Moeaki and Boss...well, Moeaki is injury prone and Boss is mostly just a blocker...take those into consideration and then factor in the value the guy gives us and this is a good pick if he falls this far. I have seen lots of mocks with him lasting this long, but I doubt he really does.

(note: my picks in the third and fourth round can probably be flip flopped to make more sense to some here, depending on who you ask)

5.146 ) Shaun Prater - this kid has definite starter potential and is very well coached. We arent thin at the position, but could use another guy to round out the unit. He is a Hawkeye, what more can you ask for in the fifth round?

6.184) Mike Daniels - I know, I know....another Hawkeye...blah blah blah. Haters gonna hate. this guy would fill out a really good rotation for our DL and is a very active and could do everything asked of him in this defense and would be a reallly good pick at this point of the draft.

7.221) DJ Holt - lots of experience in a 3-4 defense and pretty versatile defender. he could stick on this roster and is basically a pick made to give us depth in case Burflict just goes totally awol.

7.241) Vontaze Burflict - This kid has the potential to be an absolute beast and we do need linebacker depth. Classic boom or bust prospec that I am comfortable doing in the 6th round...again, if he lasts this long. Similar to Charles, I see lots of mocks with him falling this far...and further.

...

I think this draft is a good mixture of meat and potatoes players that can step in and help us immediately and low risk/high reward guys that could prove to also be impact type defenders.

What do you guys think of it?

It would have been helpful if you would have included their positions and schools next to their names. Not hating, I love reading this stuff and thanks for everyone that takes the time to do it. But not all of us watch the college game like the NFL so we don't know wtf half these guys are? Lol

[Micjones]

Not a sexy draft, but rock-solid from top to bottom.
This would be the kind of draft you pat yourself on the back for in 4 years.

[beach tribe]

I don't think people are giving Barron, or the safety position the respect it deserves.
It is a much higher positional value than G, and Barron is a top flight SS.

[Reaper16]

Barron is injury prone, and I think he's pretty much maxed-out. I've seen him play in person a whole bunch, and I'd be wary of taking him in the early 1st.

[beach tribe]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

Barron is injury prone, and I think he's pretty much maxed-out. I've seen him play in person a whole bunch, and I'd be wary of taking him in the early 1st.

Has he had any injuries other than the Hernias? That is not considered injury prone if not.

[BossChief]

According to Mark, he has played the last two seasons with the double hernia.

If he is "injury prone" he is also "tough as nails"

His other two injuries are both things that happen in the game to EVERY GOOD SAFETY EVER.

The dude is gonna be a very good player and I'd love to have him and Berry as our safeties in today's NFL.

[O.city]

Good draft dude, just like you said. Take out the fifth, add T.Y Hilton and an OT in there somewhere late for depth and its a done deal.

[BossChief]

I drafted Hilton in the cp mock, actually.

I don't think we have a way to use him in KC, though.

Trust me on Prater, dude.

If he falls to that point of the draft he would be a huge steal because he will be a starter in the NFL.

I didn't even realize that I failed to draft a depth LT though.

[O.city]

Hilton can be a slot/ return guy and be a great great one. We really could use some wr depth too.

[Coogs]

I'm on board with this one BossMan! Especially your first 3 picks! I just got convinced a few days ago what Barron could do for our defense, or I would have been on board much earlier.

Now for the bad news. They hardly ever pick who I want.

[O.city]

Those first four picks are potentially all first round talent. That would be a great haul.

[O.city]

And on TY boss, we need a burner for when Stanzi lights shit on fire.

[BossChief]

Hilton is McCluster but not quite as versatile, IMO.

I don't think we have a need for him.

Like I said, take my word for it on Prater.

[O.city]

Maybe so.


Still, a good draft though. I think we need some oline depth somewhere, but that could be found later in the draft.


First four rounds couldn't fall better.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by O.city

And on TY boss, we need a burner for when Stanzi lights shit on fire.

I am of the opinion that we have plenty of speed in our wide receiver corps.

Baldwin can fly and is deceptively fast because of his size.

Breaston has enough speed to separate and runs sharp enough routes to also hit em deep.

Most just dont see it because Cassel/Palko couldn't get them the ball on anything over 10 yards.

Stanzi and Tannehill, please.