Chiefs Luke Joeckel may pique Chiefs’ interest at No. 1 overall - Page 20

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-08-2013, 07:59 PM

http://nfl.si.com/2013/01/08/luke-jo...-no-1-overall/

For as long as Luke Joeckel remains on the draft board in April, he’s likely to be seriously considered by whichever team happens to be on the clock.

The Chiefs, by virtue of holding the No. 1 overall pick, will have first crack at the standout Texas A&M offensive tackle. Joeckel finalized his plan Tuesday to enter the 2013 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports.

The 6-foot-6 Joeckel played a key role in Johnny Manziel’s sudden takeover of college football this season. Despite playing against elite SEC talent, week in and week out, Joeckel turned in a dominant 2012 and is considered to be, for now, the top available offensive lineman for the coming draft.

How strongly Kansas City leans toward Joeckel depends on a number of factors, not the least of which being Branden Albert’s pending free agency.

The Chiefs face the usual options with Albert set to hit the market: re-sign him, let him walk or slap the franchise tag on him. That third choice would cost the Chiefs just shy of $10 million, but it’s hard to see them allowing their starting left tackle to walk.

The variable that could push them toward that money-saving decision is Joeckel. If the Chiefs convince themselves in the coming couple of weeks that Joeckel is capable of filling Albert’s shoes, that swap may make sense for new head coach Andy Reid. Kansas City also might be intrigued by the prospect of Joeckel at left tackle and Albert at guard — the Chiefs need to address their interior line, too, now that guard Ryan Lilja has decided to retire.

Unfortunately for Reid and the Chiefs, the top of this year’s draft class does not have an obvious No. 1 pick — unlike the 2012 draft, where the Colts had their choice between Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Given Kansas City’s obvious needs (quarterback, receiver and linebacker, for starters), that lack of a clear superstar has to be even more frustrating.

Which is why Joeckel has a shot to go No. 1, should Albert hit free agency and a huge K.C. roster hole suddenly meshes with the available draft talent.

Even if Joeckel slides past the Chiefs, though, he will find no shortage of teams interested in his talent — so much so, in a few cases, that the rest of the top 5 (Jacksonville, Oakland, Philadelphia and Detroit) might be able to swing a draft-day trade contingent on Joeckel’s availability.

But any of that quartet also could make a case for Joeckel early. Both the Jaguars and Raiders had huge issues at right tackle; the Eagles struggled all over their line (save for Evan Mathis), and are still awaiting Jason Peters’ return from an Achilles injury; and the Lions might be shorthanded, even with 2012 first-rounder Riley Reiff in tow, if Jeff Backus retires and Gosder Cherilus leaves in free agency.

All those teams will have to wait to see what the Chiefs do as a 2013 draft opener. Given Joeckel’s potential as an NFL lineman and the lack of elite prospects, a match could be made at No. 1 overall.

Sorter · 01-09-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I just blasted that dude. He also had a tweet about the 83 draft and getting what they deserve for reaching for a QB in Rnd 1 to take a QB.

I'll take Brandon Albert, Geno and whoever they take at No. 34 (Hell, if you want to take a tackle, Kyle Long is a quality pick there, or a WR).

Twat that fool this "How'd that work out for the Miami Dolphins?"

okcchief · 01-09-2013, 07:30 PM

I would like to do a study on the health effects on your mother ****ers that overreact to every little article. There is no reason to worry for at least a month. Enjoy the new coaching hire and let your heart explode later.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

You know what?

This is all Dane's fault.

**** you Dane and this stupid thread.

You're welcome

Chiefshrink · 01-09-2013, 07:37 PM

Jets fans and Chiefs fans will have a good chance of having a lot in common after this upcoming draft. Now granted Jets fans are usually over zealous on draft day but the 95 draft beats all of them.

In the '95' draft when word got out about Sapp that he was probably going to fall and he fell to the Jets who had the 9th pick. Jets fans were excited as hell going crazy screaming for them to take Sapp and then Tags makes the announcement, "With the 9th pick of the 1995 NFL Draft, The NY Jets select........ "Kyle Brady" Penn State University. The look on their faces was one of those 'Mastercard" Priceless Moments because there was a long pause before they went "APE SHIT" !!!

I think some Chiefs fans and some CPers have a better than 50/50 chance of experiencing that same look and moment going 'Postal' IF Geno is NOT TAKEN with our 1st pick.

RunKC · 01-09-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

I have him 3rd behind Geno and Wilson and ahead of Barkley. I believe Nightfyre has a similar ranking(4th iirc).

Good pocket presence and ability to move within it, solid arm, very quick, snappy release. He won't be available in round 2 IMO.

I have mixed feelings about him.

He looks really good at times and mediocre in others. I have him 3rd like you.

If we were to take a QB later, this would probably be the guy.

KCrockaholic · 01-09-2013, 07:52 PM

Eric Winston ‏@ericwinston
@nfldraftscout Hali, Poe, Star, Houston??? Yikes. Camp will be no fun.

jd1020 · 01-09-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

Eric Winston ‏@ericwinston
@nfldraftscout Hali, Poe, Star, Houston??? Yikes. Camp will be no fun.

**** Winston.

Bewbies · 01-09-2013, 07:57 PM

I wonder how many times it's worked for a team to draft the not QB in the top 3, and then take a QB in the 2nd?

Off the top of my head:
Miami Long over Ryan
Cinci maybe with Dalton and Green, but no playoff wins yet...
San Diego took Tomlinson and Brees, won nothing..

Who am I missing?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-09-2013, 08:02 PM

You could almost convince me that the national media has embedded trolls whose job it is to antagonize fanbases like ours.

However, that would require they actually know something about the information they cover.

**BigMeatballDave** · 01-09-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

Eric Winston ‏@ericwinston
@nfldraftscout Hali, Poe, Star, Houston??? Yikes. Camp will be no fun.

Someone tell that bitch we need a ****ing QB.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-09-2013, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bewbies

I wonder how many times it's worked for a team to draft the not QB in the top 3, and then take a QB in the 2nd?

Off the top of my head:
Miami Long over Ryan
Cinci maybe with Dalton and Green, but no playoff wins yet...
San Diego took Tomlinson and Brees, won nothing..

Who am I missing?

Browns w/ Thomas and Quinn kind of like this.

splatbass · 01-09-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I know you're unfamiliar with how the world works, but try to listen carefully.

We say, "I'm done if _______" where _______ is a thing that has to happen for us to be done.

I and many others have thus far only said "I'm leaving this team if ***** is still here."

***** is not here.

Therefore, I have not left the team.

Do you understand now? So now I can say "I'm leaving if the Chiefs draft a tackle at #1 overall"

Let's see if they draft a tackle at #1 overall.

TC is STILL saying this. Shit or get off the pot. No one is forcing you to be a fan, and no one gives a shit if you are done. The threats are meaningless.

splatbass · 01-09-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

meh..i'm glad people cry when they read my posts

i've been pretty consistent...get rid of *****, draft a QB

in the absence of either, I'm finding something else to waste my life on...i don't give a fat **** who the coach is

And like I said, your threats are meaningless. No one cares if you are done because the team didn't do what you want them to do, and you threatening to be done will never change anything. You aren't that important, get over yourself.

milkman · 01-09-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splatbass

TC is STILL saying this. Shit or get off the pot. No one is forcing you to be a fan, and no one gives a shit if you are done. The threats are meaningless.

If you stepped off a curb and got run over by a bus, would anyone care?

NJChiefsFan · 01-09-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

If you stepped off a curb and got run over by a bus, would anyone care?

Street cleaners might frown.

01-08-2013, 07:59 PM
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	Luke Joeckel may pique Chiefs’ interest at No. 1 overall http://nfl.si.com/2013/01/08/luke-jo...-no-1-overall/ For as long as Luke Joeckel remains on the draft board in April, he’s likely to be seriously considered by whichever team happens to be on the clock. The Chiefs, by virtue of holding the No. 1 overall pick, will have first crack at the standout Texas A&M offensive tackle. Joeckel finalized his plan Tuesday to enter the 2013 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-6 Joeckel played a key role in Johnny Manziel’s sudden takeover of college football this season. Despite playing against elite SEC talent, week in and week out, Joeckel turned in a dominant 2012 and is considered to be, for now, the top available offensive lineman for the coming draft. How strongly Kansas City leans toward Joeckel depends on a number of factors, not the least of which being Branden Albert’s pending free agency. The Chiefs face the usual options with Albert set to hit the market: re-sign him, let him walk or slap the franchise tag on him. That third choice would cost the Chiefs just shy of $10 million, but it’s hard to see them allowing their starting left tackle to walk. The variable that could push them toward that money-saving decision is Joeckel. If the Chiefs convince themselves in the coming couple of weeks that Joeckel is capable of filling Albert’s shoes, that swap may make sense for new head coach Andy Reid. Kansas City also might be intrigued by the prospect of Joeckel at left tackle and Albert at guard — the Chiefs need to address their interior line, too, now that guard Ryan Lilja has decided to retire. Unfortunately for Reid and the Chiefs, the top of this year’s draft class does not have an obvious No. 1 pick — unlike the 2012 draft, where the Colts had their choice between Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Given Kansas City’s obvious needs (quarterback, receiver and linebacker, for starters), that lack of a clear superstar has to be even more frustrating. Which is why Joeckel has a shot to go No. 1, should Albert hit free agency and a huge K.C. roster hole suddenly meshes with the available draft talent. Even if Joeckel slides past the Chiefs, though, he will find no shortage of teams interested in his talent — so much so, in a few cases, that the rest of the top 5 (Jacksonville, Oakland, Philadelphia and Detroit) might be able to swing a draft-day trade contingent on Joeckel’s availability. But any of that quartet also could make a case for Joeckel early. Both the Jaguars and Raiders had huge issues at right tackle; the Eagles struggled all over their line (save for Evan Mathis), and are still awaiting Jason Peters’ return from an Achilles injury; and the Lions might be shorthanded, even with 2012 first-rounder Riley Reiff in tow, if Jeff Backus retires and Gosder Cherilus leaves in free agency. All those teams will have to wait to see what the Chiefs do as a 2013 draft opener. Given Joeckel’s potential as an NFL lineman and the lack of elite prospects, a match could be made at No. 1 overall.
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