6 picks...and only 1 head scratcher

[the Talking Can]

people aren't thrilled with Cottam....fine, there were other options there

but the other 5 picks are solid BAA and all will contribute in some fashion immediately...

that's much better ratio than we were expecting.....the least pain-inducing 6 picks in Chiefs history...great great VALUE

This is what "sticking to your board" looks like, and how you avoid Bartees, Siaviis, and Wilsons:


Round 1, Pick 5 (5) Glenn Dorsey DT 6'2" 316 LSU
Pick Analysis: Dorsey's dominance should go a long way toward helping Kansas City rebuild its defense. He should command double-teams and the Chiefs become better up the middle instantly. There were some concerns about problems with Dorsey's tibia stress fracture, which may have been the reason he was still on the board at this point. His best traits are outstanding agility and a great motor.


Round 1, Pick 15 (15) (From Lions) Branden Albert OG 6'6" 309 Virginia
Pick Analysis:Albert has the versatility to play guard or tackle in the NFL. He finishes blocks down the field and in space. He started 37 games (35 games at left guard, two at left tackle) for Virginia over three years. Has great overall athletic ability for a big man and could develop into the best offensive lineman in the draft.


Round 2, Pick 4 (35) Brandon Flowers CB 5'10" 189 Virginia Tech
Pick Analysis:With better speed, Flowers would have been a much higher pick. He plays the game faster than his timed speed indicates (4.55). Best traits are good instincts and physical play.


Round 3, Pick 10 (73) (From Broncos through Vikings) Jamaal Charles RB 5'11" 200 Texas
Pick Analysis:The Chiefs take a guy that is likely the best player on their board right now in Charles. He likely fell to the third round due to his lack of strength, but when it comes to speed, he's a break-away back. His playmaking ability makes him a potential situational player that can also catch the ball.


Round 3, Pick 13 (76) (From Lions) Brad Cottam TE 6'8" 270 Tennessee
Pick Analysis:Cottam's problem was the fact that he only started 10 games in five years at Tennessee. He has very impressive size and skills for a tight end to go with speed in the 4.6's. The Chiefs may be looking for a future starter with Tony Gonzalez nearing the end of his career.


Round 3, Pick 19 (82) (From Vikings) DaJuan Morgan S 6'0" 205 North Carolina State
Pick Analysis:Morgan was a one-year starter and raw, but has good athletic ability and potential. He is the type of player who can get better in the pros with good coaching, because of his measurables and potential to develop. He is an excellent special teams player who originally made his mark in the kicking game.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker#tab:dt-by-team|team-kc

[CupidStunt]

Yep. I don't even class Cottam as a head-scratcher ... just a guy fans are bound to not be thrilled with. Definitely good value. Charles was insane value and Morgan was a steal.

[WilliamTheIrish]

You obviously haven't pegged your fan draft meter to the "Hair-on-fire" setting.

[oaklandhater]

geting Charles was azsome Cottam was ok but I hate the Morgan pick in almost every way I look at it.

[wazu]

I actually think the RB is more of a head-scratcher than the TE. We didn't need a 3rd RB in round 3. There was still plenty of talent at WR. I also think we need a guard soon.

[Hammock Parties]

we need NICKS

[tk13]

And at least the "head-scratcher" was a guy everyone thinks has tremendous potential. You can't go off potential but at least it wasn't one of those WTF picks that seems to have no redeeming value. You at least know what the front office is thinking with the pick.

[jjchieffan]

I disagree. I am scratching my head right now. Not that the picks were all that bad, but we went into this draft hoping for 5-6 starters. We did not get one from 3 picks in round 3. Doucet would have started day 1. Nicks would have started. Justin King would have been Surtains replacement. Instead we take RB, TE and S. Guaranteed no starters there.

[milkman]

One has to think that these picks tell (most of) us that, not only are the Chiefs sticking to their board, they also have higher hopes for guys like Herb Taylor and Rudy Niswanger than the average fan.

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I disagree. I am scratching my head right now. Not that the picks were all that bad, but we went into this draft hoping for 5-6 starters. We did not get one from 3 picks in round 3. Doucet would have started day 1. Nicks would have started. Justin King would have been Surtains replacement. Instead we take RB, TE and S. Guaranteed no starters there.

S will start

[eazyb81]

This isn't just the best draft this year, it's a candidate for the best overall draft of the last 10 years.

Truly amazing work.

[boogblaster]

Maybe a head scratcher but hopefully it will send that frickin Dunn packin ...

[milkman]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I disagree. I am scratching my head right now. Not that the picks were all that bad, but we went into this draft hoping for 5-6 starters. We did not get one from 3 picks in round 3. Doucet would have started day 1. Nicks would have started. Justin King would have been Surtains replacement. Instead we take RB, TE and S. Guaranteed no starters there.

Morgan will be a starter.

Pollard either rides the pine, or, my guess, they try to convert him to LB.

[xbarretx]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I disagree. I am scratching my head right now. Not that the picks were all that bad, but we went into this draft hoping for 5-6 starters. We did not get one from 3 picks in round 3. Doucet would have started day 1. Nicks would have started. Justin King would have been Surtains replacement. Instead we take RB, TE and S. Guaranteed no starters there.

your killinf us with your dam negativity .. j/k

ANTIFREEZE

[Marco Polo]

Originally Posted by boogblaster

Maybe a head scratcher but hopefully it will send that frickin Dunn packin ...

I thought Dunn was already gone?