2011 Mock Draft - End of Regular Season (almost) Version

[Saccopoo]

Chiefs Mock:

1. Von Miller, DE/OLB; Texas A&M: 6’2”, 240 lb.
- The Chiefs defense was drastically improved in 2010, but still lacked a respectable pass rush outside of Tamba Hali. Hali was moved to either OLB position during the year, and was most effective playing over/outside right offensive tackles. Miller would give the Chiefs a potent pass rush that could take this defense to the next level.


2. Jerrell Powe, NT; Ole Miss: 6’2”, 330 lb.
- Powe is a massive gap plugger that would give the Chiefs a true 3-4 nose tackle. Not flashy or spectactular, Powe is however very consistent and knows his role. Same school as previous Chiefs picks Dexter McCluster and Kendrick Lewis, Powe was co-captain of the Rebels in 2010. Fits a lot of what the Chiefs look for in a player and gives them the true nose tackle that they lack.


3. Austin Pettis, WR; Boise State: 6’3”, 205 lb.
- Pettis has quality NFL possession receiver written all over him. Long and lanky, a nose for the end zone and hands of glue. He runs excellent routes and can make the circus catch. Not fast, but knows how to get open and catch the ball if it’s anywhere near him. Had 147 yards and a touchdown going against potential first round cornerback Brandon Burton in the 2010 Las Vegas Bowl. Chiefs have nothing of quality at the WR postion past Bowe and Pettis would be a welcome and needed addition.


4. Marcus Gilbert, OT; Florida: 6’5”, 325 lb.
- Gilbert is a massive offensive tackle that has excellent run blocking skills. A true road grader with experience at the right tackle position.


5. Ricky Stanzi, QB; Iowa: 6’4”, 230 lb.
- Doesn’t “wow” you with anything in particular, but has the athletic ability and size to suggest a lot of potential at the next level. Could develop into a solid backup or even starter in the right system.


6. Zane Taylor, C; Utah: 6’3”, 310 lb.
- First team All-MWC for the second straight season. Three year starter for the Utes. Former high school state wrestling champion and track and field champ, immensely strong, and smart (all-conference academic for the fourth straight year). Very athletic with a nasty on the field demeanor.


7. Robert Hughes, FB/RB; Notre Dame: 5’11”, 245 lb.
- Former high school all-american at running back, Hughes is a punishing blocker and short yardage back with excellent receiving skills. Incredibly strong. Would fit in with the Chiefs offensive scheme perfectly and has played under Weis in college. His uncle, E.J. Jones, played for the Chiefs in 1985. He's a legacy.

[ChiefsCountry]

Miller also doesn't fit the Patriots OLB mold either.

I like Miller but I just don't see him as fit for the Chiefs.

[MOhillbilly]

because??????

[Rooster]

Seems to fill the needs of the Chiefs.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by jd1020

With the Texans moving to a 3-4 I think Miller is long gone before the Chiefs are on the clock.

Cushing and Mario Williams are going to be their outside backers.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Cushing and Mario Williams are going to be their outside backers.

Why would they move Williams when they can draft Miller? That doesnt make much sense. Zac Diles is one of the OLB's and he's a FA.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Cushing and Mario Williams are going to be their outside backers.

The report is Mario Williams is going to play in the DE position of the 3-4.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Like it a lot, other than the Stanzi pick.

And I'd find a slot to take Owen Marecic out of Stanford at some point late.

Dude's definitely a Pioli kind of player.

[googlegoogle]

quality wr = speedy wr with 'hands'

[aturnis]

Alright, so there should be extra picks for Alex Smith, and Jarrad Page correct?

[eazyb81]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Miller also doesn't fit the Patriots OLB mold either.

I like Miller but I just don't see him as fit for the Chiefs.

Yep. Not sure why people keep bringing up Miller.

He would fit in well in a Wade Phillips scheme, but New England's scheme has always utilized bigger, stronger 3-4 OLB's, who can set the edge in the run game and two-gap off the edge if needed. That's not Miller's game.

[Infidel Goat]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Like it a lot, other than the Stanzi pick.

+1

[Wilson8]

Here’s my attempt to improve the Chiefs…

First of all sign WR Steve Breaston Arizona Cardinals to be the 2nd WR. My second choice is James Jones from Green Bay Packers. Heck sign them both. Release Chris Chambers.
Bring back NT Ron Edwards, DE Shawn Smith, LB Tamba Hali, Casey Wiegmann, and DE Wallace Gilberry.
Sign free Agent TE – Zach Miller OAK, Kevin Boss NYG or Bo Scaife TEN. Need someone to team with Tony Moeaki and teach him.
Sign QB Marc Bulger BAL or Drew Stanton DET. Brodie Croyle should not be brought back.

Originally I wanted to go outside linebacker for the 1st pick but I’ve had a change of heart.
OT Anthony Castonzo Boston College,6’7”, 308 lbs, team captain , biochemistry major, and Rhodes Scholarship nominee. Can play right tackle for the Chiefs but has started at left tackle for two seasons at BC. The Chiefs would improve their offensive line for years to come with this move. Has started 54 consecutive games for BC which says a lot for his ability and his durability. I don’t know that an offensive lineman is the Chiefs greatest need but if Anthony is still there when the Chiefs pick at 21st, I don’t see how they pass him up. Several draft sites have him going in the bottom of the 1st round. Again I don’t think the Chiefs have to draft a OT early, it’s the fact that Anthony Castonzo is too valuable to let slide by.

LB Greg Jones Michigan State, team captain for two seasons, outstanding leader and can play linebacker. He will drop into the 2nd round because of his size of 6’1” and 228 lbs and his speed won’t dazzle but he could really improve the Chiefs defense. Starts in place of Jovan Belcher.

NT Sione Fua Stanford, 6’ 2’, 306 lbs and Stanford team captain. Stanford scholar sat out 2007 season so he could do his Mormon mission. 3rd round pick. Will rotate with Ron Edwards at NT for his first year.

Center Jake Kirkpatrick, 6’3”, 305 lb, TCU team captain. Another scholar athlete but he did not play football until his senior year of high school. He was the Rimington Trophy winner for this year. Called the blocking scheme for the TCU line. 4th round pick. Jake will learn from Casey Wiegmann in his first year.

CB – Buster Skrine, 5’10”, 185 lb Tennessee-Chattanooga. Team captain, 4.30 40, 35 inch vertical, and 360 lb bench press. Chiefs use the 1st of their 5th round picks. Buster will take Travis Daniels spot at CB. Can never have enough corners.

LB Brian Rolle, Ohio State, team captain. He’s small, 5’11”, 220 lbs but has played middle linebacker at a major football university and he was another team captain. Draft in the 5th round. Chiefs have an extra 5th round pick from Tampa Bay for the Alex Magee trade. Can play LB and special teams. Brian is the cousin of New York Giant safety Antrel Rolle.

WR Dane Sanzenbacher Ohio State in 6th round. Need I say it…team captain. This 6th round pick will be from New England for Jarrod Page. They swapped their other 6th in the Alex Magee trade.

OLB – Bruce Miller Central Florida, 6’2”, 248 lbs Conference USA Defensive player of the year and team captain. Bruce had 9 sacks. He also had two INTs for touchdowns this year. 7th round pick. Will compete with Andy Studebaker and Cameron Sheffield for Mike Vrabel’s OLB position.

ILB – Culmer St. Jean, Wisconsin, 5”11” 234 lb team captain and Academic All Big Ten player. College free agent.

So combining a nice free agent signing along with the draft makes the Chiefs much stronger in 2011.

[ChiefsCountry]

You didn't draft a single SEC guy. No way in hell Pioli doesn't do that.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Sacc, you pushed a lot of those guys down way beyond where they will go to make that mock look far better than what it will be.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Sacc, you pushed a lot of those guys down way beyond where they will go to make that mock look far better than what it will be.

Not really. If Luck entered the draft, it changes the whole dynamic. He didn't, and Miller will probably be gone when the Chiefs pick, but perhaps not. Other than Miller, there is a good chance that all these guys will be available when the Chiefs have their picks.

Like I said, Powe had an average season at best while guys like Paea and Fua had monster seasons. As well, Taylor out of Baylor had a very good season and has the size over Powe. Fua is the top 3-4 nose tackle right now IMO and showed a ton. Paea was damn near unblockable and has the strength to play in either a 4-3 or a 3-4.

Pettis' lack of timed track speed will cost him on draft day, but he's as good a receiver as their is in the draft. Best hands of anyone available this year. If Austin Collie can drop to the fourth round, it's pretty easy to envision Pettis being there for the third.

A number of good centers will be available in the fourth, fifth and sixth round like they are every year. Taylor should be there. Gilbert is huge and strong with a lot of potential, but only has one year of experience at right tackle only. If he went anywhere before the fourth round, I'd be surprised.

Quarterbacks like Stanzi or Dalton from TCU or Tolzien from Wisconsin or McElroy from Alabama will be available in the mid rounds. Hell, I'd take a flyer on Kaepernick around there as well - the guy is a winner and reminds me of a skinnier but more athletic Josh Freeman. You're looking for a project type guy that has some tools that just might turn out to be better than what a lot of guys expected, a la Tom Brady or Matt Hasselbeck. One of those types of guys is going to be there.

There is always a number of quality fullbacks sitting there in the last couple of rounds. Hughes didn't have the carries and numbers that would push him up any higher than the sixth or seventh round, but he looks a lot like a Kimble Anders type fullback - which is what this type of system (Haley's anyway) warrants. I bet Marecic of Standford and Taua from Nevada will still be there in the sixth and seventh. (Taua or Hughes would really be a nice fit for this offense. Both have substantially better skill sets than our current fullbacks.)

Na, I think that most of these guys will be available for the Chiefs when they pick. If Miller is gone, then they can pick up a guy like Costanzo or Carimi and then get a guy like Herzlich in the third or fourth round or a guy like Kenny Rowe of Oregon in the fourth/fifth/sixth.