Mock (1/20)

[Direckshun]

Assumptions:

1. The Chiefs extend Alex Smith 4 years, $60m ($36m guaranteed), and OLB Justin Houston 6 years, $62m ($32m guaranteed).

2. The Chiefs restructure SS Eric Berry and OLB Tamba Hali.

3. The Chiefs resign OG Geoff Schwartz to a 2 year, $7m deal and S Husain Abdullah to a 2 year, $4m deal.

3. The Chiefs resign NT Jerrell Powe, ILB Akeem Jordan, and LS Thomas Gafford to minimal deals.

4. The Chiefs let walk: WR Dexter McCluster, WR Kyle Williams, OT Brandon Albert, OG Jon Asamoah, DE Tyson Jackson, OLB Frank Zombo, S Kendrick Lewis, S Quinten Demps

5. The Chiefs cut: CB Dunta Robinson

6. Chiefs sign WR Jeremy Maclin (Eagles) to a 3 year, $15m deal, DE Antonio Smith (Texans) to a 2 year, $9m deal.

On with the show:

1.23. OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama

There's little doubt the Chiefs will bring in more WR talent this offseason (I have them bringing in Maclin here), and there's little doubt the Chiefs will bring in more options at safety. But the biggest question mark on this team is tackle. Donald Stephenson can handle his own, but he's not a world beater. And Eric Fisher is a complete mystery.

Both Dorsey and definitely Reid have demonstrated an affinity for using the 1st rounder for the trenches. The Chiefs have too much of a mystery at the tackle position, and assuming Fisher can put it together, the Chiefs will have options and depth at the most important position on OL. Kouandjio is the perfect kind of Dorsey selection: really good player with ridiculous measurables and sky-high potential.

3.87. OLB Trent Murphy, Stanford

Murphy's racked up 25 sacks the past two years for the Trees, and that's what the Chiefs really, really need more than anything: more people who can and will get to the QB. I'm willing to look past the hangups that Dorsey will surely dislike: Murphy is a decent athlete but nothing special, but he can be used in coverage as well, so perhaps that will assuage some of Dorsey's fears. This team needs more sacks.

4.130. S Deone Bucannon, Washington State

The Chiefs trade down about 11 spots to net an additional 5th rounder.

I think as the talents of Calvin Pryor and Jimmie Ward garner headlines, I think it's possible Bucannon slides -- which is unfortunate. Bucannon is a really impressive candidate to back up Eric Berry. He's the perfect mixture of hard-hitting run support and aggressive man coverage. He's put up unreal tackling numbers the past year for the Cougars, putting up over 100 tackles the past two years, with four interceptions two years ago -- this past year, teams just didn't throw at him as frequently.

5.137. S Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois

A guy that is just waiting to blast up big boards this offseason. Northern Illinois took college football by surprise this year, and Ward was such a critical part of that ascension. He's been such a locker room presence for four years, and is a special teams ace.

5.151. NT Beau Allen, Wisconsin

Dontari Poe gives this team so much, but among the most important things he gives us is his passrush. To keep him fresh this year, giving him a blow will be necessary on rushing downs. Beau Allen was built to stuff the run -- it's pretty much the one-dimensional role he took on at Wisconsin, which he was phenomenal at. I love Jerrell Powe, but I don't think this coaching staff is for reasons that pass understanding...

6.177. CB Rashaad Reynolds, Oregon State

Rashaad is getting mocked in the 3rd or 4th round right now, but I think he's going to fall because of his unimpressive size (5'11", 187 lbs) and measurables. Nonetheless, there's no denying he's been an incredibly smart playmaker for the Beavers in his time there, and I think he has starter-potential in the slot.

6.183. ILB Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky

Prime candidate, I think, to skyrocket in the draft. Carries a huge body for a ILB (6'1", 265 lbs), good speed, but hits like a goddamn truck. Akeem Jordan has played well for this team, but I'm not sure how much faith I have in either of our backup ILBs, James-Michael Johnson or Nico Johnson.

[duncan_idaho]

I like it, with the exception of the first-round pick.

Swap that one for a playmaker (WR, CB, S) or, if you're going to build the lines, a 3-4 DE who can rush the passer a little bit, and everything else can stay.

[tyton75]

I'd still prefer another playmaker with that 1st rounder. Either another WR or TE.. maybe even a RB. Or try to trade back.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I like it, with the exception of the first-round pick.

Swap that one for a playmaker (WR, CB, S) or, if you're going to build the lines, a 3-4 DE who can rush the passer a little bit, and everything else can stay.

Originally Posted by tyton75

I'd still prefer another playmaker with that 1st rounder. Either another WR or TE.. maybe even a RB. Or try to trade back.

Fair points all around.

Keep tuning in. I change all seven picks constantly.

I've been locking in at OLB in the 3rd round the last few mocks. I really gotta start changing that up.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Fair points all around.

Keep tuning in. I change all seven picks constantly.

I've been locking in at OLB in the 3rd round the last few mocks. I really gotta start changing that up.

I thnk OLB/DE makes sense in round 3. They need to add something that can help the pass rush. If they don't do it in round one (which I guess would likely be a 34 DE, if they did it), round 3 is about the last opportunity to get one of those guys who can be instant impact.

I like the Stanford kid, especially if his versatility gives them a few more options in terms of blitzing and dropping guys, etc.

[In58men]

I'm liking Eric Ebron more and more.

[saphojunkie]

I'm going to go ahead and say there is a 0.0000000% chance that we go through this draft without selecting someone who catches the football.

[salame]

I really doubt we sign Maclin

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Fair points all around.

Keep tuning in. I change all seven picks constantly.

I've been locking in at OLB in the 3rd round the last few mocks. I really gotta start changing that up.

Hey man... let the draft come to you.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by tyton75

I'd still prefer another playmaker with that 1st rounder. Either another WR or TE.. maybe even a RB. Or try to trade back.

[Steron]

Every time I see folks on here pining for Maclin I could swear I read somewhere he signed a 1-year deal with Philly a while ago. I must be nuts.