***OFFICIAL***: Who should the Chiefs pick in the First Round? - Page 3

**Mr. Kotter** · 10:42 PM

Assuming your pick is available (try to be realistic), either at 20 OR after a TRADE-DOWN (or a TRADE-UP?) in the first round, who should the Chiefs select with their first pick in the 2006 draft?

Poll to follow shortly.....

CupidStunt · 04-28-2006, 06:18 AM

I simply can't choose one, because i'm so high on a small number of prospects likely to be available.

I guess, at a PUSH, i'd say Tye Hill. Cromartie is JUST behind him, though, and I mean right behind. Then it drops off a bit and one of Jason Allen/Donte Whitner/Jimmy Williams/Manny Lawson/Kamerion Wimbley would be a fine choice.

Outside of those guys, i'm probably not going to be THRILLED (unless it's an unexpected steal). Guys like Jonathan Joseph I wouldn't mind at all, but I just wouldn't be excited about it.

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-28-2006, 07:53 AM

20, even 30, THIS year is still a good spot to pick a great prospect.

htismaqe · 04-28-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by King

I simply can't choose one, because i'm so high on a small number of prospects likely to be available.

I guess, at a PUSH, i'd say Tye Hill. Cromartie is JUST behind him, though, and I mean right behind. Then it drops off a bit and one of Jason Allen/Donte Whitner/Jimmy Williams/Manny Lawson/Kamerion Wimbley would be a fine choice.

Outside of those guys, i'm probably not going to be THRILLED (unless it's an unexpected steal). Guys like Jonathan Joseph I wouldn't mind at all, but I just wouldn't be excited about it.

You have Hill and Cromartie ahead of Allen, Williams, and Lawson?

BigChiefFan · 04-28-2006, 08:27 AM

Manny Lawson. Big surprise, huh?

CupidStunt · 04-28-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

You have Hill and Cromartie ahead of Allen, Williams, and Lawson?

Yes.

Allen I like a lot (more than most, it would also seem) but not more than Hill and Cromartie.

Williams I also like, but his confidence is borderline arrogance and i'm not as high on him as I was.

Lawson is one of my favorite players in the draft but i'm not sold on him in the 4-3, though i'd like to be. I have my doubts and would love to be proven wrong.

Lurch · 04-28-2006, 12:46 PM

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Mr. Laz · 04-28-2006, 12:51 PM

do people realize that cromartie didn't even play last year?

the rust for being off a year
leftovers from the acl injury
lack of playing experience in general (has never been a starter)
stepping up from college to the NFL

i don't see how anyone can expect for cromartie to contribute in any meaningful way this year.

CupidStunt · 04-28-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

the rust for being off a year
leftovers from the acl injury
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If he's still rusty and not 100%, then can you imagine how sick he could be?

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Originally Posted by Laz

lack of playing experience in general (has never been a starter)

He did start one game, and played in 25.

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Originally Posted by Laz

stepping up from college to the NFL

In fairness, every rookie has to do this, and i'd say Cromartie's tools give him a good opportunity to make that next step.

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Originally Posted by Laz

i don't see how anyone can expect for cromartie to contribute in any meaningful way this year.

You make it sound a lot worse than it is.

Bottom line, he's a very gifted athlete with limited experience and room for technique improvement.

That describes a number of guys in this draft.

Do people forget or just not realize that - for example - Jonathan Joseph missed most of 2004 with a broken bone and is also a very inexperienced player?

Cromartie is not alone.

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-28-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Manny Lawson. Big surprise, huh?

Tamba pulled back in front...

chubychecker · 04-28-2006, 09:42 PM

If either bunkley or justice make it to us; I think it is a no brainer; however, neither probably will so I'll say Manny. Pass rush is more important than coverage since the rule change.

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-28-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chubychecker

If either bunkley or justice make it to us; I think it is a no brainer; however, neither probably will so I'll say Manny. Pass rush is more important than coverage since the rule change.

and helps with run defense too

View Poll Results: Who would be YOUR selection if they are available when the Chiefs pick?
Antonio Cromartie, CB FSU	7	14.00%
Jimmy Williams, CB/S Virginia Tech	6	12.00%
Tye Hill, CB Clemson	6	12.00%
Jonathan Joseph, CB South Carolina	0	0%
Richard Marshal, CB Fresno State	0	0%
Ashton Youboty, CB Ohio State	0	0%
Donte Whitner, S Ohio State	0	0%
Daniel Bullocks, S Nebraska	0	0%
Jason Allen, S Tennesee	0	0%
Darnell Bing, S USC	0	0%
Ko Simpson, S South Carolina	0	0%
Manny Lawson, DE North Carolina St.	9	18.00%
Tamba Hali, DE Penn St.	10	20.00%
Kamerion Wimbley, DE FSU	0	0%
Mathias Kiawanuka, DE BC	0	0%
Broderick Bunkley, DT FSU	9	18.00%
Gabe Watson, DT Michigan	0	0%
Jonathan Lewis, DT Virginia Tech	0	0%
Winston Justice, OT USC	2	4.00%
Max Jeane-Giles, OG Georgia	0	0%
Jay Cutler, QB Vanderbilt	0	0%
Chad Jackson, WR Florida	0	0%
Santonio Holmes, WR Miami-FL	0	0%
OTHER....someone not listed; PLEASE post	0	0%
Let GAZ pick...	1	2.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

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04-28-2006, 06:18 AM	#31
CupidStunt offense > defense Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $-666668	I simply can't choose one, because i'm so high on a small number of prospects likely to be available. I guess, at a PUSH, i'd say Tye Hill. Cromartie is JUST behind him, though, and I mean right behind. Then it drops off a bit and one of Jason Allen/Donte Whitner/Jimmy Williams/Manny Lawson/Kamerion Wimbley would be a fine choice. Outside of those guys, i'm probably not going to be THRILLED (unless it's an unexpected steal). Guys like Jonathan Joseph I wouldn't mind at all, but I just wouldn't be excited about it.
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chubychecker Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: kansas, hiawatha Casino cash: $10004900	If either bunkley or justice make it to us; I think it is a no brainer; however, neither probably will so I'll say Manny. Pass rush is more important than coverage since the rule change.
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