Fox Sports Poll: Who Should the Chiefs Draft at No. 1?

[Ugly Duck]

Dec 20. It’s a very weak quarterback class. Matt Barkley is not a first round talent. Geno Smith is not worthy of the top overall pick. Using the NFL’s overall standings following Week 15, here's my latest top 32 and the places I could see college football’s top talent ending up.

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, Offensive tackle, Texas A&M*

The Chiefs are due for a change at the quarterback position, that’s for sure. I’m just not sure that quarterback is in this draft. Make no mistake about it — there’s no Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III in this 2013 draft class. There may not be a Ryan Tannehill, Nick Foles, Brock Osweiler, Brandon Weeden or Russell Wilson, either. I’ll get clobbered for this and so might their front office, but I think Kansas City is better off acquiring a veteran quarterback (Alex Smith or Matt Flynn, perhaps) than rolling the dice on a rookie quarterback who’s unworthy of the top overall selection for the sake of drafting one. Joeckel is one of the most promising offensive tackle prospects I’ve seen in the past five years. Very athletic. Nimble. He was fantastic in Mike Sherman’s scheme and even better in Kliff Kingsbury’s. This may not inspire the fan base, but it’s a franchise cornerstone.

6. San Diego Chargers: Geno Smith, Quarterback, West Virginia

Before you freak out over this one, hear me out. I don’t think the Chargers have quarterback as the top position of need, but if Smith slips to No. 6, he’s certainly worth considering here. Philip Rivers will be entering his 10th season in San Diego come August and he’s not getting any younger. At the very least, Smith can add another look for opposing defenses to prepare for. Hey, this is taking a chance, as we don’t even know who will be coaching this team next year, but it’s worth the consideration. Smith’s not a sure-thing top-five pick in my eyes, but he’s certainly an enticing selection if you’re San Diego.

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[okcchief]

I shouldn't let this shit piss me off, but it does. I love this stupid ****ing team, and if they do something this stupid it may ****ing kill me.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, I can't wait to take Te'o and have the 2nd round roll around and us get NOBODY because they're all gone.

No shit. This is the scenario nobody talks about. If we were to trade down or take Jones. Werner, etc. there stands the chance that even the lower prospects in Nassib, Barkley, Glennon, and Bray are all snatched up by the Cards, Jets, Eagles, etc.


So ****ing awesome when we take EJ Manuel...

[notorious]

Originally Posted by KCSPORTSNUT

FIRST-
Manti Te'o-sure bet to not be a waste and defense would have best linebacker corp in NFL

SECOND-
Mike Glennon or TYler Brayor or Ryan Nassib (syracuse) QB's

THIRD-
Cobi Hamilton WR-burner w/ great hand -eye coordination and can beat you at line of scrimmage

Four-
Rick Wagner-tackle Wisconson

FIVE-
Ryan Otten TE San Diego State

SIX-
Rodney Smith-WR Florida State

SEVEN-
Drew Frey-SS -Cincinnatti

Possibles if available-Leon McFadden CB San Diego State,Will Davis -CB -Utah State,T J Moe-Mizzou-WR,

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Sorter

No shit. This is the scenario nobody talks about. If we were to trade down or take Jones. Werner, etc. there stands the chance that even the lower prospects in Nassib, Barkley, Glennon, and Bray are all snatched up by the Cards, Jets, Eagles, etc.


So ****ing awesome when we take EJ Manuel...

But we can draft Jordan Lynch. He's the next Tim Tebow!

[RealSNR]

Geno Smith's too risky. Much better to wait a year and take... umm... uhh... Keith Price? Sean Mannion?

[whoman69]

Originally Posted by SNR

Geno Smith's too risky. Much better to wait a year and take... umm... uhh... Keith Price? Sean Mannion?

We better hold on to Quinn to make sure we can get them.

[crossbow]

What a stupid idiot. Everyone knows we need to draft a DL or ILB. Geez, gimme a break. <--- sarcasm ---xxx

So we suffer the worse record in the NFL and NOT draft a franchise QB even though we haven't drafted one since 1960 something? Well?

[crossbow]

Originally Posted by Sorter

No shit. This is the scenario nobody talks about. If we were to trade down or take Jones. Werner, etc. there stands the chance that even the lower prospects in Nassib, Barkley, Glennon, and Bray are all snatched up by the Cards, Jets, Eagles, etc.


So ****ing awesome when we take EJ Manuel...

Yep,

Cards, Jets, Beagles, Chiefs, Jags, and Bills. All need upgrade at QB position. 6 teams and 5 quarterbacks.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

I know it's not a popular opinion, but there's nothing to say that the chiefs couldn't trade up from the round 2 spot if they drafted Jones/Milliner.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by SNR

Geno Smith's too risky. Much better to wait a year and take... umm... uhh... Keith Price? Sean Mannion?

Tajh Boyd LOL

[KCrockaholic]

Yay lets have the BEST linebackers GIYZ. It well be FUN and we well be AWESUM!

[baitism]

We should trade down and draft the right 53 6th and 7th rounders and release everyone else. Clark would approve, too.

[NJChiefsFan]

I still can't get over somebody saying a team needs a QB but nobody is worth it only to say that a team FIVE spots lower that has a QB should be the team to take one.

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

I still can't get over somebody saying a team needs a QB but nobody is worth it only to say that a team FIVE spots lower that has a QB should be the team to take one.

For some reason the Dolts are in the second tier of media darlings. Phyllis is getting closer to the end of his career, next years QB class isn't as strong as this year and the national media loves to make fun of the Chiefs. It's really not that hard to figure out.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Flachief58

For some reason the Dolts are in the second tier of media darlings. Phyllis is getting closer to the end of his career, next years QB class isn't as strong as this year and the national media loves to make fun of the Chiefs. It's really not that hard to figure out.

This guy seems to be seriously trying to make this point. I do agree that the media wanted to love SD. It seems they have gotten over it though since nothing ever came of their teams.