Luke Joeckel may pique Chiefs’ interest at No. 1 overall

[DoucheMcCloud]

http://nfl.si.com/2013/01/08/luke-jo...-no-1-overall/

For as long as Luke Joeckel remains on the draft board in April, he’s likely to be seriously considered by whichever team happens to be on the clock.

The Chiefs, by virtue of holding the No. 1 overall pick, will have first crack at the standout Texas A&M offensive tackle. Joeckel finalized his plan Tuesday to enter the 2013 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports.

The 6-foot-6 Joeckel played a key role in Johnny Manziel’s sudden takeover of college football this season. Despite playing against elite SEC talent, week in and week out, Joeckel turned in a dominant 2012 and is considered to be, for now, the top available offensive lineman for the coming draft.

How strongly Kansas City leans toward Joeckel depends on a number of factors, not the least of which being Branden Albert’s pending free agency.

The Chiefs face the usual options with Albert set to hit the market: re-sign him, let him walk or slap the franchise tag on him. That third choice would cost the Chiefs just shy of $10 million, but it’s hard to see them allowing their starting left tackle to walk.

The variable that could push them toward that money-saving decision is Joeckel. If the Chiefs convince themselves in the coming couple of weeks that Joeckel is capable of filling Albert’s shoes, that swap may make sense for new head coach Andy Reid. Kansas City also might be intrigued by the prospect of Joeckel at left tackle and Albert at guard — the Chiefs need to address their interior line, too, now that guard Ryan Lilja has decided to retire.

Unfortunately for Reid and the Chiefs, the top of this year’s draft class does not have an obvious No. 1 pick — unlike the 2012 draft, where the Colts had their choice between Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Given Kansas City’s obvious needs (quarterback, receiver and linebacker, for starters), that lack of a clear superstar has to be even more frustrating.

Which is why Joeckel has a shot to go No. 1, should Albert hit free agency and a huge K.C. roster hole suddenly meshes with the available draft talent.

Even if Joeckel slides past the Chiefs, though, he will find no shortage of teams interested in his talent — so much so, in a few cases, that the rest of the top 5 (Jacksonville, Oakland, Philadelphia and Detroit) might be able to swing a draft-day trade contingent on Joeckel’s availability.

But any of that quartet also could make a case for Joeckel early. Both the Jaguars and Raiders had huge issues at right tackle; the Eagles struggled all over their line (save for Evan Mathis), and are still awaiting Jason Peters’ return from an Achilles injury; and the Lions might be shorthanded, even with 2012 first-rounder Riley Reiff in tow, if Jeff Backus retires and Gosder Cherilus leaves in free agency.

All those teams will have to wait to see what the Chiefs do as a 2013 draft opener. Given Joeckel’s potential as an NFL lineman and the lack of elite prospects, a match could be made at No. 1 overall.

[Rudy Was Offsides]

JD hardcore football fans!!!

[PHOG]

Long, bad, story....

[Pestilence]

1. Re-sign Albert to a deal.
2. If not #1.....then franchise tag Albert.
3. If not #1 or #2....****ing start Donald Stephenson at LT.

[RunKC]

This happens every ****ing year.

Anybody remember when Adam Schefter tweeted that we were going to pick Russell Okung?

It was hilarious because we picked Eric Berry 2 minutes later.

[siberian khatru]

Kansas City also might be intrigued by the prospect of Joeckel at left tackle and Albert at guard

This shit is just never gonna die.

[Tuckdaddy]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

We don't have a ****ing quarterback on the roster, yet we should take a ****ing left tackle. These national media types should go **** themselves with an aids covered dildo in the ass.

Exactly! Unless we are miracled a franchise QB we must take one with the first pick. Any other position will be a waste.

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by RunKC

This happens every ****ing year.

Anybody remember when Adam Schefter tweeted that we were going to pick Russell Okung?

That was when Saccapoo's ejaculate crashed the server, no?

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Id like to hear it lmao

No. It's like the Candyman legend.

Just let. it. go.

[Shogun]

I'm sure hes a great kid and great tackle deserving of the pick, but we don't need him.

[chefsos]

Originally Posted by PhillyChiefFan

This! In the dark on that story

Here comes a hint:

Originally Posted by Rudy Was Offsides.

JD hardcore football fans!!!

[PHOG]

Reid's not a DA, watch what QB he takes.....but he will take a QB, sooner or later. I hope it's Smith, but I'll defer to the coach, (blind trust) Fu Th

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

He just finished his rookie LT contract and will re-sign for guard money? I thought lineman where prized for inteligence...oh wait it is an opinion of an idiot

[EagleRob]

For those interested search the name I mentioned earlier. It's all there. Sorry - pleading ignorance.

[Detoxing]

OMFG

When will this shit end?

****ing idiots, gawd.

[Fritz88]

By all means, let one of the other four teams trade up and get him.