***OFFICIAL Walterfootball.com Mock Draft Thread***

**The Franchise** · 02-23-2011, 10:10 AM

Updated February 23rd:

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor
Scott Pioli needs his Vince Wilfork. The Chiefs struggled against the run late in the year because they had nothing at the nose tackle position. Phil Taylor would remedy that issue.

Taylor was one of the players who made a ton of money at the Senior Bowl. He was really impressive all week. The one concern with Taylor is that he was dismissed from Penn State three years ago because of an assault charge. However, Taylor has stayed out of trouble and worked hard at Baylor ever since. He showed up to his new school at 385 pounds, but was down to 337 in Mobile. Taylor even said that he wants to drop another 10 pounds by the Combine.

Other 2011 NFL Draft Possibilities:

1. Akeem Ayers, DE/OLB - If the Giants pass on Akeem Ayers, he could easily go to the Chiefs. Kansas City needs help across from Tamba Hali.

2. Anthony Castonzo, OT - Anthony Castonzo is the top player available who makes sense for the Chiefs. Branden Albert is not a franchise left tackle.

55. Kansas City Chiefs: Brooks Reed, DE/OLB, Arizona
The Chiefs have only one reliable pass-rusher. Adding a solid complement across from Tamba Hali would take Kansas City's defense to the next level.

Brooks Reed was a team captain at Arizona, so he'll definitely be on Scott Pioli's radar - especially after a solid Senior Bowl.

86. Kansas City Chiefs: Greg Little, WR, North Carolina
A list of players who have lined up across from Dwayne Bowe this season: Chris Chambers, Terrance Copper and Verran Tucker. Bleh.

117. Kansas City Chiefs: Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse
Thomas Jones, 33 in August, is owed $3 million in 2011. He wasn't very effective this past season, so the Chiefs could let him go. If that happens, Delone Carter would be a very cheap alternative.

132. Kansas City Chiefs: Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida
Kansas City acquired this selection from Tampa Bay for Alex Magee.

Barry Richardson is a great run-blocker, but can't keep anyone out of the backfield. Ryan O'Callaghan is always hurt.

137. Kansas City Chiefs: Andy Dalton, QB, TCU
The Chiefs will owe Matt Cassel a ton of money in the near future if they decide to stick with him. They need to groom a young quarterback just in case Cassel's abysmal playoff performance wasn't a fluke.

02-23-2011, 10:10 AM	#11
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2065047	Updated February 23rd: 21. Kansas City Chiefs: Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor Scott Pioli needs his Vince Wilfork. The Chiefs struggled against the run late in the year because they had nothing at the nose tackle position. Phil Taylor would remedy that issue. Taylor was one of the players who made a ton of money at the Senior Bowl. He was really impressive all week. The one concern with Taylor is that he was dismissed from Penn State three years ago because of an assault charge. However, Taylor has stayed out of trouble and worked hard at Baylor ever since. He showed up to his new school at 385 pounds, but was down to 337 in Mobile. Taylor even said that he wants to drop another 10 pounds by the Combine. Other 2011 NFL Draft Possibilities: 1. Akeem Ayers, DE/OLB - If the Giants pass on Akeem Ayers, he could easily go to the Chiefs. Kansas City needs help across from Tamba Hali. 2. Anthony Castonzo, OT - Anthony Castonzo is the top player available who makes sense for the Chiefs. Branden Albert is not a franchise left tackle. 55. Kansas City Chiefs: Brooks Reed, DE/OLB, Arizona The Chiefs have only one reliable pass-rusher. Adding a solid complement across from Tamba Hali would take Kansas City's defense to the next level. Brooks Reed was a team captain at Arizona, so he'll definitely be on Scott Pioli's radar - especially after a solid Senior Bowl. 86. Kansas City Chiefs: Greg Little, WR, North Carolina A list of players who have lined up across from Dwayne Bowe this season: Chris Chambers, Terrance Copper and Verran Tucker. Bleh. 117. Kansas City Chiefs: Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse Thomas Jones, 33 in August, is owed $3 million in 2011. He wasn't very effective this past season, so the Chiefs could let him go. If that happens, Delone Carter would be a very cheap alternative. 132. Kansas City Chiefs: Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida Kansas City acquired this selection from Tampa Bay for Alex Magee. Barry Richardson is a great run-blocker, but can't keep anyone out of the backfield. Ryan O'Callaghan is always hurt. 137. Kansas City Chiefs: Andy Dalton, QB, TCU The Chiefs will owe Matt Cassel a ton of money in the near future if they decide to stick with him. They need to groom a young quarterback just in case Cassel's abysmal playoff performance wasn't a fluke.
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