Jarvis Moss

[Zouk]

If he's there I don't think we can pass on the guy.

It seemed like so many times last year, Allen and Hali would wear down late in the game because we did not have a good 3rd end to rotate in. Jarvis Moss is an impact pass rusher. He can start during Jared's suspension, and be a fantastic 3rd down specialist if Allen and Hali remain healthy after that. The team can even experiment with Hali rushing from the inside on 3rd down.

Remember Herm drafted Bryan Thomas in the 1st in NY when he already had John Abraham and Shaun Ellis. He understands the need of having pass rush in waves, and having fresh rushers throughout the game.

Not to mention the fact that drafting Moss gives the Chiefs leverage in the Allen negotiations, and flexibility in terms of dealing with a potentially disgruntled Allen with a franchise tag on him next year. Obviously, this also protects the Chiefs if Jared has another substance abuse issue (although I do trust and believe that Jared will not be so stupid as to risk another offense).

If there was a legitimate stud defensive tackle available in the 20's in the draft, I wouldn't recommend this. But I don't think there are any good value DT's that will be there.

[DaKCMan AP]

Jarvis still needs to add weight to his frame and can improve his fundamentals and techniques. He has great size, speed and freakish athletic ability but I don't know if I'd want the Chiefs to take him with their 1st rounder.

[ct]

This is an odd year for me, thinking of our 20-ish range pick. I'm actually glad to be in this spot this year. Sure I'd love a shot at Okoye or dream of selecting Joe Thomas or Calvin Johnson, but those guys are top5/10, or very close to that, way out of range. We've got huge flexibility at 23. We could go CB, WR, LB, DE with good value @23. Perhaps even an outside shot at a valued OT if we're lucky. I like Moss potential, about as well as any other position we're looking at for a value pick, so I'm ok with Moss. Certainly rather have Moss than Jarrett, whom I think has low value possession receiver written all over him. We can get that value anywhere in the draft.