Planeteers: Rate the Draft

[Mr. Kotter]

Vote, and then tell us what you think.

What does the Planet have to say??? Your grade for the draft, please?

Then, tell us why.....

Kansas City Chiefs


http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/tracke...-team-input:kc

Needs Analysis: The Chiefs will face a first-place schedule and need to get better in order to duplicate the 10-6 mark that won the division a year ago. A young nose tackle like Baylor's Phil Taylor would make sense in the first round, especially considering how general manager Scott Pioli built the Patriots with defensive linemen taken early in drafts. A wide receiver opposite Dwayne Bowe would help open up the passing game and keep opponents from rolling coverage to his side of the field. I signed center Casey Wiegmann coming out of college as an undrafted free agent in 1996 and he is still playing at a Pro Bowl level. Even though he missed just one game over the last 10 years, it is time to add a young center. There might be a temptation to take an offensive tackle if a top prospect is still on the board at No. 21.


Round 1, Pick 26 (26) (From Falcons through Browns)

Jonathan Baldwin
WR
6'4"
228
Pittsburgh

Pick Analysis: Todd Hailey identifies an explosive complementary receiver to pair with Dwayne Bowe. Baldwin has remarkable athleticism and skills, but hasn't been consistent throughout his career. However, his potential is off the charts, and he could become a difference maker in the Chiefs' vertical passing game.

Round 2, Pick 23 (55)

Rodney Hudson
OL
6'2"
299
Florida St.

Pick Analysis: Scott Pioli addresses the Chiefs' biggest offensive need with the selection of Hudson. He brings strength, power and toughness to the interior of their offensive line as a potential guard or center. This should help Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones find plenty of running room between the tackles.

Round 3, Pick 6 (70) (From Browns)

Justin Houston
LB
6'3"
270
Georgia

Pick Analysis: The Chiefs nab a first-round talent with the selection of Houston. He is an explosive pass rusher with the initial quickness and burst to consistently pressure the passer off the edges. Though he suffered a dramatic slip on draft day due to some character concerns, he gives them a big-time playmaker along their defensive front.

Round 3, Pick 22 (86)

Allen Bailey
DL
6'3"
285
Miami

Pick Analysis: The Chiefs pick up a versatile frontline player with the addition of Bailey. He has played defensive end and tackle during his career at Miami but looks like a solid five-technique with the Chiefs. He will be counted on to add some juice and playmaking to the defense as a rotational player.


Round 4, Pick 21 (118)

Jalil Brown
DB
6'1"
204
Colorado

Pick Analysis: Romeo Crennel gets another talented cover man to incorporate into his defense. Brown has good instincts and physical skills, and could become a key contributor as part of their sub-package on passing downs.


Round 5, Pick 4 (135) (From Broncos through Buccaneers)

Ricky Stanzi
QB
6'4"
223
Iowa

Pick Analysis: The former Hawkeye is a classic developmental prospect at the position. He has outstanding intangibles and understands how to quickly work through his progressions in the pocket. He could be a valuable backup option for the Chiefs.

Round 5, Pick 9 (140) (From Lions)

Gabe Miller
OLB
6'3"
257
Oregon St.


Pick Analysis: The Chiefs pick up another young linebacker to incorporate into their defensive rotation. He will vie for time immediately as a special teams player.


Round 6, Pick 34 (199) (Compensatory Selection)

Jerrell Powe
DL
6'2"
335
Mississippi

Pick Analysis: Powe has power and is able to fight through double teams. He has a chance to get snaps on a situational basis in the Chiefs' scheme.


Round 7, Pick 20 (223)

Shane Bannon
FB
265
Yale

[CrazyPhuD]

Originally Posted by Laz

Powe's upside is huge, going by talent he's the 2nd ranked NT in the draft imo.

1. Phil Taylor
2. Jerrell Powe

but apparently he's almost completely illiterate and drop like a rock in the draft.

People were most worried about his signability. Apparently you can't sign a contract if you can't sign you name. Looks like making your mark with an 'X' isn't legal anymore.

[patteeu]

I voted A, but I'm always optimistic on draft day.

[Huffman83]

I would have liked to seen some OT help, but in general most of the needs of the team were met. And KC seems to have been able to get some decent/talented players.

It's too early to start sucking each others dicks about it, but I think it's a step in the direction the team should be going.

To the SHIP!!!

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

MODS: can you fix this???

Please????

No. Can't be done.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by Phobia

No. Can't be done.

Thanks anyway, Phil.

[Mr. Kotter]

70% say A? Really?

[Rain Man]

The day after the draft is always an A+ at a minimum. If there was a letter before A, and a mathematical indicator more powerful than +, I'd use both of those.

Is a multiplication sign more powerful than a +? What about exponential?

What comes before A? I need something before an A.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

70% say A? Really?

Value met need in perfect harmony.

[el borracho]

No real complaints, although I would have loved to draft Mallet in the 2nd and find a C later in the draft (perhaps the pick we used on Stanzi).

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

70% say A? Really?

IMO, they covered seemingly every single position that needed addressed, barely reached for anything, if at all & made shrewd moves from beginning to end.

For now, its a solid A.

[Gadzooks]

Originally Posted by Phobia

No. Can't be done.

Thanks anyway, Phil.

[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by Zooks

Thanks anyway, Phil.

Am I logged on as Zooks, now.....

Heh...

[Direckshun]

It's objectively an A+ draft.

[warpaint*]

A-.

Improvement at wr, olb, dline, oline.

The OreSt guy looks like a waste. Other than that, strike up the band.

[GordonGekko]

B+. Like an 88 or 89 out of 100. Would have been an A but the wasted 5th round pick on the OSU LB