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

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.

jd1020 · 01-05-2014, 02:17 PM

The Chiefs are looking at replacing a DE, G, and OT.

Given Reids history, I'm fully prepared for the Chiefs to yet again select a 1st round lineman. That's too many line positions for Reid not to follow in the footsteps of his past.

The icing on the cake would be if some WR or TE dropped in our laps and we still picked a lineman. It's the Chiefs way.

**HemiEd** · 01-05-2014, 02:20 PM

We all know what is coming. They are going to be drafting too late to get the QB they coveted, but the guard was the safe pick.

Since I am resigned to the fact they won't be picking a QB, I would love to see them pick up some safety help. Maybe Dorsey could get some advice from Herm?

Dante84 · 01-05-2014, 05:17 PM

Unfortunately, the draft was moved to May this year.

Tack on another month to that, fellas.

hitchief · 01-05-2014, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jd1020

The Chiefs are looking at replacing a DE, G, and OT.

Given Reids history, I'm fully prepared for the Chiefs to yet again select a 1st round lineman. That's too many line positions for Reid not to follow in the footsteps of his past.

The icing on the cake would be if some WR or TE dropped in our laps and we still picked a lineman. It's the Chiefs way.

You are probably correct since we are letting Jackson, Asamoah and Albert go.

But I'd like to see us get a OG in the 3rd. Fisher and Stephenson are good at OT for another year imo.

Use the 1st on BPA at either wr, te or de.

Pickup Byrd in FA and the team is better off

Saccopoo · 01-05-2014, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemiEd

We all know what is coming. They are going to be drafting too late to get the QB they coveted, but the guard was the safe pick.

Since I am resigned to the fact they won't be picking a QB, I would love to see them pick up some safety help. Maybe Dorsey could get some advice from Herm?

I think they should pick a QB. I've heard that there are six first round talents at the position.

That way, we don't have to extend Smith, could drop Daniel and get the talent we need at the position to take us deep into the playoffs.

With Bortles declaring, that might just drop Derek Carr into our laps at the 24 spot.

Then we could possibly look at A.J. McCarron with our third rounder.

That way, we could have our first round QB (FINALLY) and have two solid young QB's in Bray and McCarron duke it out behind Carr.

It's a win/win.

McBeard · 01-05-2014, 07:26 PM

I'm thinking we could start Kush and move Hudson back to guard. Schwartz could play tackle in a pinch. Kush was fantastic in that Chargers game. He's come a long way. He just mauled people and was nasty. I loved it. I'm thinking we don't go o-line in the first. Unless someone Dorsey really likes is there. Stephenson and Fisher are good enough for our offense and they will both only get better.

hitchief · 01-05-2014, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

I think they should pick a QB. I've heard that there are six first round talents at the position.

That way, we don't have to extend Smith, could drop Daniel and get the talent we need at the position to take us deep into the playoffs.

With Bortles declaring, that might just drop Derek Carr into our laps at the 24 spot.

Then we could possibly look at A.J. McCarron with our third rounder.

That way, we could have our first round QB (FINALLY) and have two solid young QB's in Bray and McCarron duke it out behind Carr.

It's a win/win.

Really, that's what you took away from the season and that game yesterday? Draft a qb who may or may not work out and let a guy who just put up 44 walk? Totally brilliant, good luck with that. Now on to the rational thinking.

This team is set a qb and whatever you may think, its obvious that Andy wants Alex.

This team is close right now but could use a few pieces: FS, DE, WR and TE. We will be letting quite a few FA's go so will have the money to get a couple of the above and the draft will fill out the rest.

And the DC needs to learn about a little thing called a blitz.

**Mav** · 01-06-2014, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitchief

Really, that's what you took away from the season and that game yesterday? Draft a qb who may or may not work out and let a guy who just put up 44 walk? Totally brilliant, good luck with that. Now on to the rational thinking.

This team is set a qb and whatever you may think, its obvious that Andy wants Alex.

This team is close right now but could use a few pieces: FS, DE, WR and TE. We will be letting quite a few FA's go so will have the money to get a couple of the above and the draft will fill out the rest.

And the DC needs to learn about a little thing called a blitz.

Lol. You done been trolled. Saccopoo just went full reerun to prove how stupid it was for someone to cry about a qb right now.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 01-06-2014, 07:40 AM

How many ties do you guys have to be told Dorsey will draft BPA regardless of position.

**Dave Lane** · 01-06-2014, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

I think they should pick a QB. I've heard that there are six first round talents at the position.

That way, we don't have to extend Smith, could drop Daniel and get the talent we need at the position to take us deep into the playoffs.

With Bortles declaring, that might just drop Derek Carr into our laps at the 24 spot.

Then we could possibly look at A.J. McCarron with our third rounder.

That way, we could have our first round QB (FINALLY) and have two solid young QB's in Bray and McCarron duke it out behind Carr.

It's a win/win.

Holly mother of god. Now that sac is dead and someone posting in his place can I have his rep n post count

Nightfyre · 01-06-2014, 03:28 PM

I'll say this: I see McCarron as more than a game-manager. But I liked Geno Smith, so wtf do I know, right?

Direckshun · 01-06-2014, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

I'll say this: I see McCarron as more than a game-manager. But I liked Geno Smith, so wtf do I know, right?

I liked Geno Smith and Mark Sanchez.

I am basically Rex Ryan.

McBeard · 01-06-2014, 03:33 PM

No worries, most Chiefs fans were desperate and for good reason. The QB situation worked out for the best.

**Buehler445** · 01-06-2014, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

I'll say this: I see McCarron as more than a game-manager. But I liked Geno Smith, so wtf do I know, right?

After that egg he laid against Oklahoma, I could see him being available in the 5th.

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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01-05-2014, 02:17 PM	#2
jd1020 In Search of a Life Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $7002645	The Chiefs are looking at replacing a DE, G, and OT. Given Reids history, I'm fully prepared for the Chiefs to yet again select a 1st round lineman. That's too many line positions for Reid not to follow in the footsteps of his past. The icing on the cake would be if some WR or TE dropped in our laps and we still picked a lineman. It's the Chiefs way.
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HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $-439436	We all know what is coming. They are going to be drafting too late to get the QB they coveted, but the guard was the safe pick. Since I am resigned to the fact they won't be picking a QB, I would love to see them pick up some safety help. Maybe Dorsey could get some advice from Herm?
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McBeard Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Casino cash: $10004900	I'm thinking we could start Kush and move Hudson back to guard. Schwartz could play tackle in a pinch. Kush was fantastic in that Chargers game. He's come a long way. He just mauled people and was nasty. I loved it. I'm thinking we don't go o-line in the first. Unless someone Dorsey really likes is there. Stephenson and Fisher are good enough for our offense and they will both only get better.
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Nightfyre MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Helena, MT Casino cash: $1308849	I'll say this: I see McCarron as more than a game-manager. But I liked Geno Smith, so wtf do I know, right?
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McBeard Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Casino cash: $10004900	No worries, most Chiefs fans were desperate and for good reason. The QB situation worked out for the best.
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