Peter King: The Chiefs will never take a safety that high

[dirk digler]

I hope that ****nut is wrong but I am sure I will be disappointed if Berry is there and they pass unless they decide to draft Clausen.

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I noticed last night SI's Peter King was tweeting up a storm at his Twitter account about all things football for a few hours. One very interesting observation came out of him that I think would surprise a lot of us here.
Someone suggested the Chiefs trade with the Dolphins, who are in need of a playmaking safety. King, who agreed with a Miami/Kansas City trade scenario, had this to say:

"And KC would never take [safety] that high."

Now, King's one of the best in the business when it comes to sports reporting, especially the NFL and that sounds like a pretty definitive statement.

With that said, I see his logic. Scott Pioli has always struck me as a guy who's more likely to build from the inside out meaning the focus is on the offensive and defensive lines.

Just something to keep in mind as we inch toward April.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

ugh I have no idea why I did that

If it's any consolation, I'm can properly type Chase Daniel and not Daniels.

Do you know who Johnny Morton, Erick Hicks, Sammie Parker and Ryan Simms are?

[Hootie]

none of them are nearly as good as Tony Gonzales

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Do you know who Johnny Morton, Erick Hicks, Sammie Parker and Ryan Simms are?

Gay? Well, at least Morton is apparently.

[BarrySPAMAID]

Well, I think trading down with Miami, taking McClain, and NOT drafting a Safety with the 5th pick doesn't seem that far fetched. This is an interesting scenario, and I am surprised that King mentioned anything in the first place. We all know of the obvious connection between Miami, and coach Haley and the Chiefs. I find it pretty interesting that King would say that. But it does offer a solid clue that the Chiefs may in fact be looking at taking an inside linebacker in the first round.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by BarrysKOOLAID

Well, I think trading down with Miami, taking McClain, and NOT drafting a Safety with the 5th pick doesn't seem that far fetched. This is an interesting scenario, and I am surprised that King mentioned anything in the first place. We all know of the obvious connection between Miami, and coach Haley and the Chiefs. I find it pretty interesting that King would say that. But it does offer a solid clue that the Chiefs may in fact be looking at taking an inside linebacker in the first round.

Yes, it's not far fetched that the Chiefs might seriously consider a flawed plan.

I'm personally astounded.

[BarrySPAMAID]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Yes, it's not far fetched that the Chiefs might seriously consider a flawed plan.

I'm personally astounded.

Is that a flawed plan though? I mean, Soren Petro has been saying for quite some time now too, that taking a Safety at 5 is a big risk. And there is no certainty that the player will pan out either.

I'm just torn on this....

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by BarrysKOOLAID

Is that a flawed plan though? I mean, Soren Petro has been saying for quite some time now too, that taking a Safety at 5 is a big risk. And there is no certainty that the player will pan out either.

I'm just torn on this....

You've just described every single position on the field.

They're all risks, and there's no guarantee that any will live up to expectations: G, OT, CB, S, QB, DT, DE, LB.

No such thing as a "sure thing."

I like Petro a lot, but when it comes to the draft, he's a True Fan who would draft linemen high every single year.

Take elite talent when it presents itself.

[Hammock Parties]

Why is taking a safety at 5 a risk? If anything taking a safety is taking a position that is not a big gamble. Especially when it's a guy like Eric Berry, who is one of the most perfect prospects to come along in years. Does anyone even remember a highly-touted safety who busted big time? Sean Taylor, maybe, but he DIED. Even Michael Huff has turned into a pretty good player. Berry is a better prospect than Huff. I dunno about Taylor...

A risky pick is taking a quarterback who has only one year of starting experience (Sanchez) or gambling on someone like Randy Moss....which is why Moss fell. I don't see any big risks with Eric Berry.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by BarrysKOOLAID

Is that a flawed plan though? I mean, Soren Petro has been saying for quite some time now too, that taking a Safety at 5 is a big risk. And there is no certainty that the player will pan out either.

I'm just torn on this....

It's only a risky to people who think you need the greatest OL of all time to win anything, Petro is another one of the OL at all costs people.

There is risk with every single pick, taking the best player in the draft who happens to be a safety is not a problem.

[dirk digler]

I was listening to KK interview Mitch Holtus today and Mitch said none of these OL signings means they won't draft OL. He said he believes they will draft OL with the #5 pick. Also talked about moving Waters to C.

[Mecca]

Every time I hear Mitch Holthus do an interview it completely confirms what a dipshit the guy is.

Of course he's the same guy that thought we should use a top 5 pick on Limas Sweed.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Every time I hear Mitch Holthus do an interview it completely confirms what a dipshit the guy is.

Of course he's the same guy that thought we should use a top 5 pick on Limas Sweed.

Yeah I was just shaking my head listening to this crap. Though I don't know how much insider info Mitch has if any.

[BryanBusby]

Ahahaha did he really suggest that?

[Mecca]

For a guy that covers games and should know the league Holthus always comes off as nothing more than the average complete moron fan.

I really don't get it at all, you are employed by an NFL team try to be knowledgeable, he just sounds to me like a guy that realizes most people that listen to KK's show want OL so he'll say that to be with the people or something.

[Hammock Parties]

God, now the rats are eating Holthus' brain, too?