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View Poll Results: What's YOUR grade for Pioli and Company's draft? | |||
A+ | 17 | 10.30% | |
A | 50 | 30.30% | |
A- | 42 | 25.45% | |
B+ | 29 | 17.58% | |
B | 15 | 9.09% | |
B- | 6 | 3.64% | |
C+ | 1 | 0.61% | |
C | 1 | 0.61% | |
C- | 0 | 0% | |
D+ | 0 | 0% | |
D | 0 | 0% | |
D- | 0 | 0% | |
F+ | 0 | 0% | |
F | 0 | 0% | |
F- | 2 | 1.21% | |
Whatever GAZ says... | 2 | 1.21% | |
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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 Last edited by Mr. Kotter; 04-30-2011 at 06:48 PM.. |
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04-30-2011, 08:59 PM | #46 |
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Overall an 'A' based on the day one trade to fill a need at WR AND pick up a first round talent Justin Houston to fill the need for a legitimate rusher opposite Tamba Hali.
2nd Round pick Rodney Hudson should also be in the lineup on day one and could be the long term solution at center. 3rd and 4th round picks should make the squad and add depth. Picking up a decent QB prospect in the 5th round is never a bad idea, especially with Croyle leaving and Palko waiting in the wings. 5th Round pick of Gabe Miller is what kept this draft from being an "A+". Maybe will develop into the rotation, but seems unlikely. Arena League standout? Kudos to Pioli and Co for getting the value of Powe just right. Picking him up in the 6th was a masterful display of patience. He will be in the rotation on the first game as a legitimate NT. 7th round pick? If the 7th round pick makes the roster it's a bonus. Bannon may find blocking linebackers in the NFL is a little different than pushing around guys in the Ivy League. Hopefully, he will write some fun 'life in training camp' pieces on the Chiefs website. 3 Starters + 3 Players making the squad as backups = A
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04-30-2011, 09:09 PM | #47 |
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A : Houston and Stanzi
A-: Bailey B+: Baldwin (for getting an extra 3rd, otherwise a B) B: Hudson C: Powe, Brown D: Bannon F: Miller
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Honestly - I'd rather just say: I pretty much have a Football hard-on. The board seems peaceful, ... & life's so rad.
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04-30-2011, 09:20 PM | #51 |
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04-30-2011, 09:30 PM | #52 |
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it's the least disappointing draft ever
A our first 3 picks are starters, and all at of positions of need...that alone makes it a good draft then we have a bunch of interesting pieces, including a legit developmental QB and a NT whose upside is way beyond the 6 round he was taken in we added beef and athleticism to the front 7, a big time talent at WR, and got arguably the best center in the draft...**** yeah it's also an A for the way it was managed: trading down, drafting a wr and not a rt, letting value fall, snatching houston...getting powe in the 6th when we were freaking out about him in the 3/4th..
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I think they hit all the needs with the best choices available at the time. No big steals, no home runs, but a solid effort.
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I don't know much about most of the guys, however Powe I know about. If you think getting Powe in the 6th is a C as in average, I believe you have very unrealistic expectations of the quality of talent left in the 6th round. He is clearly above average at that point in the draft. Add in the factor that he as at a position that the Chiefs apparently really need, and he is an easy A if not an A+. Hell there were 20 people on this board pissed he wasn't picked in the 3rd.
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Lots of draft site had him rated as a 6th/7th round pick. He is what he is, he filled a need at a spot he was predicted to be drafted at.
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Wish I could have changed that...or the mod-gods....but, still, it will be "bumped" some day, in the next 2-3 years.....
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