Sac's 2012 End of Season Mock

[Saccopoo]

1. Peter Konz, C; Wisconsin: 6'3", 313 lbs.
- Yep, it's a ten pick reach at minimum, but Casey Wiegmann, while one of the best at his position during his career, is sniffing 40 and contemplated retirement before this past season. Rather than moving Hudson to center, keep him at guard (where he was a three time ACC first teamer & AP AA) and get a guy like Konz when you have the chance. He's big, physical and has the strength to handle even the biggest defensive tackles. I don't know if he's as good as Alex Mack at the same stage, but he reminds me a lot of him.



Other options would include OT's Riley Rieff or Jon Martin; ILB's Luke Kuechly or Dont'a Hightower (no Burfict as he hasn't shown the instincts to play at the next level or the capability to be anything other than a 15 yard personal foul waiting to happen).

2. Matt Reynolds, OT; BYU: 6'6", 330 lbs.
- Reynolds is a four year starter, and three year conference first teamer at left tackle. This also might be a bit of a reach, but he won't last beyond the second round and is most likely a better pro prospect than any offensive tackle beyond the top three. He's very athletic for a guy his size and could effectively play either side of the line. Plays nasty and through the whistle. Barry Richardson might be the worst starting offensive tackle in the NFL and the position needs to be addressed immediately. If the Chiefs don't get a shot at one of the top three in the first round, it needs to be addressed here - and Pioli has also shown the propensity to draft offensive line in the second round.



3. Derrek Wolfe, DT; Cincinatti: 6'5", 310 lbs.
- Initially, I would have loved the Chiefs to have picked up Wolfe in the 5th round, but after a monster 2011 season where he had 19.5 tackles for a loss and 9.5 sacks from the defensive tackle position for the Bearcats, he's going to be a riser, especially at the 3-4 defensive end spot where his length and speed to go along with his size are damn near prototype for the position. Jackson flashed a couple times in 2011 for the Chiefs, but Dorsey just looks like a "guy" out there and has a tendency to get absolutely engulfed by NFL guards.



4. Vick Ballard, RB; Mississippi State: 5'11", 215 lbs.
- With teams loading the box in an effort to stop him (because the Bulldogs didn't have much else offensively), Ballard still managed over 1000 yards on a 5.6 yards per carry. He's physically solid with good muscle mass and has very good vision. Is effective inside as well as out and is a good receiver. He went for 180 yards and two TD's in the Music City Bowl to close out his college career. He's a really good runnning back that would effectively fill the Thomas Jones spot in the lineup.



5. Tank Carder, MLB; TCU; 6'2", 240 lbs.
- With the two best blocking tight ends (Lutzenkirchen and Williams) going back to school for the 2013 season, this gets changed to linebacking stud Carder, who is the two-time MWC Defensive Player of the Year. Very instinctive and fundamentally sound, he was asked to do a lot in the middle playing in TCU's oddball 4-2-5 defense. Is effective in both coverage and filling the gaps on runs. Likes to put the big hit on carriers, but also plays smart. Is long and would be capable of carrying more weight to play inside in a 34. MVP of the 2011 Rosebowl when TCU beat a very good Wisconsin team. The guy can play some football.



6. Sean Cattouse, SS; California: 6'2", 215 lbs.
- With the loss of Berry at the start of the season, it highlighted the lack of depth that the Chiefs have at the strong safety position. McGraw has superb instincts but runs like he's in molasses. Sabby was a stopgap because of the injury. Cattouse has been solid for the Bears all season and one of the few bright spots on their defense. He's big, fast, likes to put the big hit on guys and has the tools to be an effective player with coaching. This is what you want in a backup strong safety.



7. Nick Provo, TE; Syracuse: 6'4", 250 lbs.
- Originally this was Caleb McSurdy, ILB; Montana, but with the pick of Carder in the fifth, another productive tight end on the roster is needed. Provo was First Team All-Big East in 2011 and set the Syracuse school record for career receptions for a tight end despite really only getting onto the field his junior and senior seasons. A Mackey semi-finalist in 2011.

[the Talking Can]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

So how were you with the Albert selection in the first round?

getting a quality starting LT at #15?

pretty good pick...no wonder you hate it, you want to draft a center at #11

your sense of value is ****ed beyond repair

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

So how were you with the Albert selection in the first round?

Fantastic pick. He's worked out way better than Okung at 6 too.

Drafting a C at 11 is reeruned. If we traded down to 20-25 ok, but top 1/3 of the 1st are for elite game changers. There has never been an elite game changer at C. Ever.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Bah. We're not having this argument again.

No need to have an argument when you know I'm right, huh?

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

No need to have an argument when you know I'm right, huh?

If we were starting Stanzi this year, and knew that we weren't going to draft another QB, I'd be all over Richardson.

As much as I like him, I agree with your reason for not wanting him though. Maybe we can draft a QB when Pioli's gone in 2014?

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

If we were starting Stanzi this year, and knew that we weren't going to draft another QB, I'd be all over Richardson.

As much as I like him, I agree with your reason for not wanting him though. Maybe we can draft a QB when Pioli's gone in 2014?

I'm all for it.

[O.city]

If we are starting Stanzi, def take Richardson.

[Buckweath]

Originally Posted by O.city

If we are starting Stanzi, def take Richardson.

Yeah if this team is not drafting a QB, might as well take Richardson and then an Oline in the 2nd.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Buckweath

Yeah if this team is not drafting a QB, might as well take Richardson and then an Oline in the 2nd.

No. If this team is going with Cassel, the last thing we need is to protect him with more multi-million dollar players.

He needs to fail and fail badly so that we can finally walk away.

[Buckweath]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

No. If this team is going with Cassel, the last thing we need is to protect him with more multi-million dollar players.

He needs to fail and fail badly so that we can finally walk away.

Huh?? Cassell has already failed and failed badly. You need to see more fail?

[O.city]

I don't think htis needs to, but Pioli likely does.


This draft sets up nicely in that we can shore up the OL and get some defensive depth. Throw in a RB to pair with Charles and lets get this thing going.

[whoman69]

I'd look for defensive help in the 2nd, especially at NT. There should be several candidates.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

So how were you with the Albert selection in the first round?

I viewed Albert as a guy that had a floor of an exceptional LG, but the ceiling of an all pro left tackle.

I understood that he was a project but that he had ELITE tools and was worth some patience.

All in all, I liked the pick.

Please, don't try to dig yourself deeper and make a comparison to Reynolds here.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I viewed Albert as a guy that had a floor of an exceptional LG, but the ceiling of an all pro left tackle.

I understood that he was a project but that he had ELITE tools and was worth some patience.

All in all, I liked the pick.

Please, don't try to dig yourself deeper and make a comparison to Reynolds here.

Exactly. Excellent.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by O.city

I don't think htis needs to, but Pioli likely does.


This draft sets up nicely in that we can sure up the OL and get some defensive depth. Throw in a RB to pair with Charles and lets get this thing going.

It's shore, you dumbass.

We can shore up the OL.

[O.city]

Sorry dude. My bad.