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Direckshun · 04-23-2012, 08:50 AM

The Conclusive, 1,000,000th Mock Draft by yours truly has finally surfaced.

Let's do this ****ing shit.

1. OLB Whitney Mercilus, Illinois

The guy at the very top of my draft board should we stay at #11. The best thing about bringing Mercilus on board is that we can have him develop for a year behind Hali and Houston, and eventually push both of them.

I don't need to tell you much about this guy. His wingspan is ridiculous and his speed is unholy. He is instinctual, with a great nose for the ball. With him on board, we have the best OLB depth in the NFL, and we can also run some downright evil subpackages:

2. FS Brandon Taylor, LSU

With the second-shallowest depth chart position shored up on the defense, let's turn to the first-shallowest. There are some who say that the 2012 draft is a crappy year for safeties, and they wouldn't be wrong. But there are some seriously underestimated talents that the Chiefs could acquire to turn our defense's weakness into a strength.

Taylor is, to my mind, more bottom-of-the-second, top-of-the-third talent, but this is worth the reach. There are more drums beating that Harrison Smith, who I think is slightly overrated, will rise to the bottom of the 1st round while somebody who was incredibly productive in a program designed to suck as many stats away from him as possible.

Taylor is a free safety, but he will essentially be our dimeback in the 40% or so snaps we run, and could easily start at either strong or free down the line if we lose Berry or Lewis. I would still start Lewis over him given how sharp Lewis is, but last year proved we needed as much insurance as possible.

3. NT Josh Chapman, Alabama

Another slight reach, Chapman in the third. I've been trying to stick with less popular selections in this mock while keeping it realistic but there's just no way around the nose position, which needs to be fixed. Problem is, out of 256 draftable players, only one really plays our scheme at the nose position, and Chapman is that guy.

Chapman is the ideal nose tackle, and fits the Jerrell Powe personality to a T. He is very popular in the locker room, tough as nails, and plays so low to the ground he's basically on his knees. He's also got some pass rush to his game, a very underrated part of his game. He could very well be a Day One starter but you better believe, as I do, that Powe/Gordon are a good backup combo at the position should his knees start acting up.

4. OT Brandon Mosley, Auburn

Another shallow position the Chiefs need help at is swing tackle, and while all sorts of players are mocked here from Nate Potter to Andrew Datko, neither one has the reliability of Mosley who is a great value pick if he falls this far. Mosley has great arm length, great run-blocking power, and some left tackle potential. He came to Auburn as a tight end, but left as a 315 lbs behemoth.

The Chiefs are having Steve Maneri lose weight this offseason, so bringing in a true 6th lineman for imbalanced lines is well deserving of a 4th round pick.

5. RB Robert Turbin, Utah State

Turbin's a bit overrated on this board. He runs with great power, as you can see above, but he is a little stiff. But he takes great angles and has wonderful hands in the passing game -- he is basically a younger version of BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

Still, you can't overrate that power. And this team badly needs depth at running back in the event that either Hillis or Charles go down to injury again.

6. SS Winston Guy, Jr., Kentucky

Guy has been a pet pick of mine all year, and I've been pleased to see him slide down draft boards, because this is the kind of pick Pioli would make. He won't get fooled by inadequate Combine figures. He'll know a player when he sees one.

Guy is a player. He routinely put up 90+ tackle seasons for the Wildcats, which was partially because their defense sucked. But we didn't knock Kuechly for that, so we're not going to knock Guy either.

Guy is very instinctual, which is always alluring to me. In a pinch, he could play some spot work if we had to go a little deeper down the depth chart this year. Losing Berry would be a wreck for our run defense, as Lewis and Taylor are neither true box-pounders (NTTAWTT). Guy is.

7. WR Jarius Wright, Arkansas

I've decided to go a bit of an unorthodox route with my 7th rounders, and take some boom-or-bust guys. Our offense has a lot of weapons, but it needs a one-dimensional speed threat.

Wright can be an explosion. He's a smaller receiver, but I think he has a chance to play outside if he cleans up a lot of his route running. Until then, he's a solid slot option in case we decide we want to keep playing Breaston out wide.

7. WR Marquis Maze, Alabama

I'm ready to start pushing McCluster. Maze provides us another brilliant little spark as a returner, slot receiver, and gadget back.

**Gonzo** · 04-24-2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I don't have a problem with you bitching about football talk.

If it bothers you that much, you have a right to complain about it.

It's a complex sport -- it's not for everybody.

When was I bitching?

I never bitched. Don't go all girly and start name calling just because I was giving you a little shit.

I'm happy we have someone like you on here to tell me who I should hope for in the draft even though it won't happen.

You're like Mecca and Dane, only funny and usually polite.

Direckshun · 04-24-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

When was I bitching?

I never bitched. Don't go all girly and start name calling just because I was giving you a little shit.

I'm happy we have someone like you on here to tell me who I should hope for in the draft even though it won't happen.

You're like Mecca and Dane, only funny and usually polite.

I was giving you shit back, then you had to go and pull up at the last moment.

You ruined it. Dick.

**Gonzo** · 04-24-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I was giving you shit back, then you had to go and pull up at the last moment.

You ruined it. Dick.

Oh yeah? Your mother wears combat boots.

Lulz.

Anywho, two days to go.... Are your testicles tingling with anticipation? I seriously have never seen anyone on here break down the draft quite like you. It amazes me that you hold this much interest in it.

Sorter · 04-24-2012, 08:47 PM

Love it. Love you want to use Mercilus in my 2-4-5, and I like the picks. Great value at positions of need. You were even able to make me happy by picking up one of the other Arkansas receivers I like in Wright.

Direckshun · 04-24-2012, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Oh yeah? Your mother wears combat boots.

Lulz.

Anywho, two days to go.... Are your testicles tingling with anticipation? I seriously have never seen anyone on here break down the draft quite like you. It amazes me that you hold this much interest in it.

It's bittersweet. I love watching it, but it's only a three day event, which is pretty short when you consider all the time we ("we" being draftniks) put into it. And then... it's gone. And then it's just nothing for months. All awesome events are ruined for me, because I know as soon as it comes, it goes.

I've had a rough time recently, my life has just sucked. This draft has provided such a welcome distraction that it's become this bizarre psychological oasis that I can pour tons of effort into and nothing breaks.

Which... doesn't excuse my intense interest in previous drafts, sure. But it explains this one at least.

Trevo_410 · 04-24-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

It's bittersweet. I love watching it, but it's only a three day event, which is pretty short when you consider all the time we ("we" being draftniks) put into it. And then... it's gone. And then it's just nothing for months. All awesome events are ruined for me, because I know as soon as it comes, it goes.

I've had a rough time recently, my life has just sucked. This draft has provided such a welcome distraction that it's become this bizarre psychological oasis that I can pour tons of effort into and nothing breaks.

Which... doesn't excuse my intense interest in previous drafts, sure. But it explains this one at least.

sooo, what happens if the chiefs have a seriously sucky draft this year? You'll be ok right?

**Gonzo** · 04-24-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevo_410

sooo, what happens if the chiefs have a seriously sucky draft this year? You'll be ok right?

Don't know why this year would be any different, really.

The only draft I can really remember minimal **** ups is 2010 but insure Mccluster**** will prove me wrong.

Sorter · 04-24-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Don't know why this year would be any different, really.

The only draft I can really remember minimal **** ups is 2010 but insure Mccluster**** will prove me wrong.

Yup. You can always look forward to next year.

Dmello12 · 04-24-2012, 10:05 PM

http://youtu.be/81bWr2CROSY
this would be a nice addition.. Merc is a beast

Sorter · 04-24-2012, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmello12

http://youtu.be/81bWr2CROSY
this would be a nice addition.. Merc is a beast

Yup. Would definitely be great for sub pckgs + insurance for Tamba/Houston. We have no pass rush options besides them.

Frosty · 04-25-2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Don't know why this year would be any different, really.

The only draft I can really remember minimal **** ups is 2010 but insure Mccluster**** will prove me wrong.

Really? I thought they did a great job last year.

Direckshun · 04-25-2012, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevo_410

sooo, what happens if the chiefs have a seriously sucky draft this year? You'll be ok right?

Oh I'll be fine.

The draft, for me, is all about the journey. Not the destination.

And the journey never disappoints.

goldtop · 04-25-2012, 09:03 AM

Does anyone else think its BS that the Raiders get 3 compensatory picks because they can't keep their own players?
They screw themselves, quit giving them handouts NFL!

**Gonzo** · 04-25-2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

Really? I thought they did a great job last year.

Meh, time will tell on Baldwin.

When was the last time they drafted someone you got really excited about, (besides Berry)?

It's always the same shit. O-Line, D-Line, Blah blah blah...

I dunno, life has effected me to the point where I just don't give a **** anymore about this type of shit.

I'll watch the first round tomorrow, then get back to the daily grind.

Direckshun · 04-25-2012, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldtop

Does anyone else think its BS that the Raiders get 3 compensatory picks because they can't keep their own players?
They screw themselves, quit giving them handouts NFL!

It's the price we pay for keeping the league's creepy uncle in the league.

04-23-2012, 08:50 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4393447	Gentlemen, start your boners. The Conclusive, 1,000,000th Mock Draft by yours truly has finally surfaced. Let's do this **ing shit. 1. OLB Whitney Mercilus, Illinois The guy at the very top of my draft board should we stay at #11. The best thing about bringing Mercilus on board is that we can have him develop for a year behind Hali and Houston, and eventually push both of them. I don't need to tell you much about this guy. His wingspan is ridiculous and his speed is unholy. He is instinctual, with a great nose for the ball. With him on board, we have the best OLB depth in the NFL, and we can also run some downright evil subpackages: 2. FS Brandon Taylor, LSU With the second-shallowest depth chart position shored up on the defense, let's turn to the first-shallowest. There are some who say that the 2012 draft is a crappy year for safeties, and they wouldn't be wrong. But there are some seriously underestimated talents that the Chiefs could acquire to turn our defense's weakness into a strength. Taylor is, to my mind, more bottom-of-the-second, top-of-the-third talent, but this is worth the reach. There are more drums beating that Harrison Smith, who I think is slightly overrated, will rise to the bottom of the 1st round while somebody who was incredibly productive in a program designed to suck as many stats away from him as possible. Taylor is a free safety, but he will essentially be our dimeback in the 40% or so snaps we run, and could easily start at either strong or free down the line if we lose Berry or Lewis. I would still start Lewis over him given how sharp Lewis is, but last year proved we needed as much insurance as possible. 3. NT Josh Chapman, Alabama Another slight reach, Chapman in the third. I've been trying to stick with less popular selections in this mock while keeping it realistic but there's just no way around the nose position, which needs to be fixed. Problem is, out of 256 draftable players, only one really plays our scheme at the nose position, and Chapman is that guy. Chapman is the ideal nose tackle, and fits the Jerrell Powe personality to a T. He is very popular in the locker room, tough as nails, and plays so low to the ground he's basically on his knees. He's also got some pass rush to his game, a very underrated part of his game. He could very well be a Day One starter but you better believe, as I do, that Powe/Gordon are a good backup combo at the position should his knees start acting up. 4. OT Brandon Mosley, Auburn Another shallow position the Chiefs need help at is swing tackle, and while all sorts of players are mocked here from Nate Potter to Andrew Datko, neither one has the reliability of Mosley who is a great value pick if he falls this far. Mosley has great arm length, great run-blocking power, and some left tackle potential. He came to Auburn as a tight end, but left as a 315 lbs behemoth. The Chiefs are having Steve Maneri lose weight this offseason, so bringing in a true 6th lineman for imbalanced lines is well deserving of a 4th round pick. 5. RB Robert Turbin, Utah State Turbin's a bit overrated on this board. He runs with great power, as you can see above, but he is a little stiff. But he takes great angles and has wonderful hands in the passing game -- he is basically a younger version of BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Still, you can't overrate that power. And this team badly needs depth at running back in the event that either Hillis or Charles go down to injury again. 6. SS Winston Guy, Jr., Kentucky Guy has been a pet pick of mine all year, and I've been pleased to see him slide down draft boards, because this is the kind of pick Pioli would make. He won't get fooled by inadequate Combine figures. He'll know a player when he sees one. Guy is a player. He routinely put up 90+ tackle seasons for the Wildcats, which was partially because their defense sucked. But we didn't knock Kuechly for that, so we're not going to knock Guy either. Guy is very instinctual, which is always alluring to me. In a pinch, he could play some spot work if we had to go a little deeper down the depth chart this year. Losing Berry would be a wreck for our run defense, as Lewis and Taylor are neither true box-pounders (NTTAWTT). Guy is. 7. WR Jarius Wright, Arkansas** I've decided to go a bit of an unorthodox route with my 7th rounders, and take some boom-or-bust guys. Our offense has a lot of weapons, but it needs a one-dimensional speed threat. Wright can be an explosion. He's a smaller receiver, but I think he has a chance to play outside if he cleans up a lot of his route running. Until then, he's a solid slot option in case we decide we want to keep playing Breaston out wide. 7. WR Marquis Maze, Alabama I'm ready to start pushing McCluster. Maze provides us another brilliant little spark as a returner, slot receiver, and gadget back.
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Sorter Caralho Join Date: Sep 2011 Casino cash: $9631474	Love it. Love you want to use Mercilus in my 2-4-5, and I like the picks. Great value at positions of need. You were even able to make me happy by picking up one of the other Arkansas receivers I like in Wright.
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goldtop Rookie Join Date: Feb 2012 Casino cash: $10004900	Does anyone else think its BS that the Raiders get 3 compensatory picks because they can't keep their own players? They screw themselves, quit giving them handouts NFL!
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