-- Which KC Chiefs Draft Pick in 2018 will have the most significant impact?

[Simply Red]

Which KC Chiefs Draft Pick in 2018 will have the most significant impact on the Chiefs' on field success over the next two seasons?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Total toss up. Can see 3-4 of them contributing early and often.

I’ll jump off the fence and say O’Daniel and Watts do the most in 2018.

I really think DOD could be a stud in the role he plays here.

[RippedmyFlesh]

Smith at first as a punt returner so not as vital as the others at first.Then when every corner not named fuller is so so I hope he gets his chance. Could be a big play maker.

[Gravedigger]

I think O'Daniel is a good Safety pickup that will surprise alot of people. I voted Watts because I think Berry can put some discipline into him. Nnadi, Hitchens and him should help our run game a good deal.

[KChiefs1]

Watts

[rico]

Speaks.

[wasi]

Is Mahomes an option?

[Simply Red]

Is Mahomes an option?

I guess so... Sure.

[Simply Red]

was meaning more about the six from this weekend, wasi.

[PunkinDrublic]

I say Nnadi just because I think the quality added to our D-line depth will be an immediate impact.

[wasi]

I guess so... Sure.

The QB from TexasTech. First choice.

Dorian O'daniel from this weekend. I think he is better than Sorenson.

[Nickhead]

watts, the others are depth player projects. watts 'could' out play the safety position on this team. plus wasn't he really good on special teams, or was that a different player? :D

[bigjosh]

Watts and speaks are day one contributors i am willing to bet.

I think watts will contribute the most this year though. Not only is he a ball hawk and good tackler, He will get Sorenson off the fucking field as well.

He also has a knack for stripping the ball, kind of like Marcus Peters.

[wasi]

Watts and speaks are day one contributors i am willing to bet.

I think watts will contribute the most this year though. Not only is he a ball hawk and good tackler, He will get Sorenson off the ****ing field as well.

He also has a knack for stripping the ball, kind of like Marcus Peters.

I don't think Watts replaces Sorenson. O'daniel looks like the in the Box safety type pick. Watts is Ron Parker's replacement. Watts could start day 1 because of need.

[staylor26]

Watts

[wasi]

I'm liking all these picks given the established need to get badder and deeper at DL and DB

[oldman]

Although I think O'Daniel may wind up to be a better pick, I'm going with Watts because he's a FS and that cupboard is pretty empty right now.

[Bowser]

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[Reerun_KC]

3rd Down and Watt!

[Simply Red]

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hahaha

[KChiefs1]

Close race.

[Chiefs Moon]

Trick question. All of them.

[redshirt32]

UDFA
Darrel Willams RB LSU

[TLO]

Daru

[Titty Meat]

REMEMBER FREE AGENCY IS STILL AN OPTION

[Hoover]

Speaks because Ford will be slow to start in training camp and there is no other competition.

[Simply Red]

Speaks because Ford will be slow to start in training camp and there is no other competition.

He had his surgery and is recovered, no? He is finally not fighting anything, lingering.

[Shoes]

My guess is that Dorian O'Daniel will have the most significant impact- Chiefs love to be in nickel and dime packages and Dorian's body type and skill set make him a natural fit for the hybrid linebacker position. I've seen a few individuals want to compare Dorian O'Daniel to Kam Chancellor but I haven't seen many comparisons to Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons, just take a look at Deion Jones draft video and also combine numbers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv2H-h52L60

"Hybrid linebacker-safety"
"Undersized Will"
"Sub package dime"
"Special team standout"

Sound familiar?

Now combine/pro-day numbers:

Jones:
6'1 222 LBS
40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds (ran a 4.59 at the combine though)
20-yard short shuttle: 4.26 seconds
3-cone: 7.13 seconds
Vertical: 35 1/2 inches
Bench press: 18 reps of 225 pounds

O'Daniel:
6'1 223 LBS
40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
20-yard short shuttle: 4.07 seconds
3-cone: 6.64 seconds
Vertical: 32.0 inches
Bench press: 21 reps of 225 pounds

Obviously Deion Jones seems to have an extra gear for the 40 yard dash but all the acceleration metrics O'Daniel had better numbers, very similar size. You watch their tape and I think O'Daniel was definitely used more in coverage (O'Daniel lined up a ton at the slot position) than Jones was but I think the comparison is an interesting one.

O'Daniel is the draft pick I am the most excited about.

[Simply Red]

My guess is that Dorian O'Daniel will have the most significant impact- Chiefs love to be in nickel and dime packages and Dorian's body type and skill set make him a natural fit for the hybrid linebacker position. I've seen a few individuals want to compare Dorian O'Daniel to Kam Chancellor but I haven't seen many comparisons to Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons, just take a look at Deion Jones draft video and also combine numbers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv2H-h52L60

"Hybrid linebacker-safety"
"Undersized Will"
"Sub package dime"
"Special team standout"

Sound familiar?

Now combine/pro-day numbers:

Jones:
6'1 222 LBS
40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds (ran a 4.59 at the combine though)
20-yard short shuttle: 4.26 seconds
3-cone: 7.13 seconds
Vertical: 35 1/2 inches
Bench press: 18 reps of 225 pounds

O'Daniel:
6'1 223 LBS
40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
20-yard short shuttle: 4.07 seconds
3-cone: 6.64 seconds
Vertical: 32.0 inches
Bench press: 21 reps of 225 pounds

Obviously Deion Jones seems to have an extra gear for the 40 yard dash but all the acceleration metrics O'Daniel had better numbers, very similar size. You watch their tape and I think O'Daniel was definitely used more in coverage (O'Daniel lined up a ton at the slot position) than Jones was but I think the comparison is an interesting one.

O'Daniel is the draft pick I am the most excited about.

Me too Shoes.

[Clyde Frog]

REMEMBER FREE AGENCY IS STILL AN OPTION !!

FTFY

[Pitt Gorilla]

I went with Smith, honestly, as a different choice. I like most of these guys, especially Speaks, but I love the small school guys with a chip on their shoulder. This kid is going to fight.

[RippedmyFlesh]

I went with Smith, honestly, as a different choice. I like most of these guys, especially Speaks, but I love the small school guys with a chip on their shoulder. This kid is going to fight.

Me too like his return skills and he doesn't look undersized seems almost bulky for a cb kind of unique. He may not be the top player drafted but may have a good shot to win playing time as far as competition is concerned.

[Coochie liquor]

I went with Speaks. But I’m hoping Eric Berry’s brother becomes something for us!

[Kiimo]

I went with Smith, honestly, as a different choice. I like most of these guys, especially Speaks, but I love the small school guys with a chip on their shoulder. This kid is going to fight.


4.3 speed and tons of production too

[staylor26]

I didn’t vote for him, but considering the amount of votes Nnadi has and post-draft discussion, I think he’s being slept on a little bit.

There’s a decent chance he’s a day 1 “starter” at NT and have an instant impact.

[mcaj22]

Watts and DOD have the easiest path to the most snaps. Their competition is literally Sorensen at either spots and Eric Murray who is horrible.

They did not bring in one not vet at either role this year.

[Chief Northman]

Watts and DOD have the easiest path to the most snaps. Their competition is literally Sorensen at either spots and Eric Murray who is horrible.

They did not bring in one not vet at either role this year.

Golden will rotate in and play specials....
I expect Sorenson to get cut post June 1 or during the preseason.

[Simply Red]

Speaks jumps the shark, after a slow start.

[JakeF]

Armani Watts is going to have to play a lot so i hope it's him.

[Red Dawg]

I say Speaks.

[Molitoth]

Dee Ford will be hurt. Speeks will get the most playing time?

[Strongside]

Watts is going to ball out.

[htismaqe]

I just see too many similarities between Speaks and Hali. Can play anywhere on the line but doesn't really fit any of them perfectly. Everybody was down on the Hali pick - I remember that. He wasn't a flashy player. And all he ever did was get after it, every down, without fail. I just keep seeing that when I watch Speaks, who I admittedly knew very little about before this past weekend.

[Simply Red]

I just see too many similarities between Speaks and Hali. Can play anywhere on the line but doesn't really fit any of them perfectly. Everybody was down on the Hali pick - I remember that. He wasn't a flashy player. And all he ever did was get after it, every down, without fail. I just keep seeing that when I watch Speaks, who I admittedly knew very little about before this past weekend.

i can see that - how do you feel about the Clemson player? Seems primed to be a great player IMO - all the tools and necessities.

[htismaqe]

i can see that - how do you feel about the Clemson player? Seems primed to be a great player IMO - all the tools and necessities.

Like most, I see him as being the most likely to contribute right away simply because of the position he plays.

When you have a league full of guys that are similar to Travis Kelce (he's the new prototype) you have to have somebody that's fast enough AND big enough to cover. To me, O'Daniel is the perfect fit for the sub packages that we seem to run the most. The other thing that not he brings but a guy like Hitchens, is that we can actually get coverage out of the LB's without pulling a safety down or putting a pass rusher in coverage. It's going to help the defense a lot with being able to keep guys where they are supposed to be instead of trying to patch skill holes with scheme.

[Kiimo]

I just see too many similarities between Speaks and Hali. Can play anywhere on the line but doesn't really fit any of them perfectly. Everybody was down on the Hali pick - I remember that. He wasn't a flashy player. And all he ever did was get after it, every down, without fail. I just keep seeing that when I watch Speaks, who I admittedly knew very little about before this past weekend.

Tamba was a lot quicker though

[Simply Red]

again - I'm going to bed finally - but DoD will be significantly better in the NFL than Armani Watts will - position for position. I have a strong gut feeling about this and am sticking by this - just wanted to log it. So I can start my - "I was right about DoD" thread in December. :)

[MahomesMagic]

My guess is that Dorian O'Daniel will have the most significant impact- Chiefs love to be in nickel and dime packages and Dorian's body type and skill set make him a natural fit for the hybrid linebacker position. I've seen a few individuals want to compare Dorian O'Daniel to Kam Chancellor but I haven't seen many comparisons to Deion Jones of the Atlanta Falcons, just take a look at Deion Jones draft video and also combine numbers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv2H-h52L60

"Hybrid linebacker-safety"
"Undersized Will"
"Sub package dime"
"Special team standout"

Sound familiar?

Now combine/pro-day numbers:

Jones:
6'1 222 LBS
40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds (ran a 4.59 at the combine though)
20-yard short shuttle: 4.26 seconds
3-cone: 7.13 seconds
Vertical: 35 1/2 inches
Bench press: 18 reps of 225 pounds

O'Daniel:
6'1 223 LBS
40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
20-yard short shuttle: 4.07 seconds
3-cone: 6.64 seconds
Vertical: 32.0 inches
Bench press: 21 reps of 225 pounds

Obviously Deion Jones seems to have an extra gear for the 40 yard dash but all the acceleration metrics O'Daniel had better numbers, very similar size. You watch their tape and I think O'Daniel was definitely used more in coverage (O'Daniel lined up a ton at the slot position) than Jones was but I think the comparison is an interesting one.

O'Daniel is the draft pick I am the most excited about.

Great post. I also expect O'Daniel to be playing a lot at linebacker on passing downs.

[Rausch]

I'm a big Derrick Nnadi fan.

Solid but not spectacular. He'll grow into a very necessary part of our defense...

[CoMoChief]

I'll say Watts. Hopefully Reidtard doesn't keep Sorensucks in the starting lineup. Watts is a much better ballhawk.

I never did like the Speeks pick. People compare him to Tamba Hali. I think he's fatter and slower than Tamba Hali ever was. Reached big time IMO. Dunno why we traded up for him. Is he going to play DL on 3rd downs? Seems like he needs to lose about 25lbs.

[Discuss Thrower]

Patrick Mahomes.

[OKchiefs]

I don't see anyone from this draft being any more than a role player.

[KChiefs1]

I voted Watts but since he is 4th team on the depth chart...I’ll go Nnadi.

[Rausch]

Patrick Mahomes.

Nice point.

To be fair he did cost us a draft pick in 2018 and definitely will have the most significant impact...

[NJChiefsFan]

After the benefit of camp reports, limited indicator as it is, seems like Nandi. Speaks and Smith as well. Seems like watts and DOD have work to do.

[DJ's left nut]

After the benefit of camp reports, limited indicator as it is, seems like Nandi. Speaks and Smith as well. Seems like watts and DOD have work to do.

I'm starting to wonder if any of them will matter much.

Yeah, camp reports suggest Nandi though I wonder if Smith won't end up making a huge impact in special teams.

Sorensen's injury probably opens up an opportunity for O'Daniel to finally show up but man - I can't remember a guy that was a relatively high pick simply not making ANY noise like O'Daniel has in a long time.

I mean even Russell seemed to get more positive attention than O'Daniel and he got cut out of camp. DOD is simply a forgotten man out there.

[O.city]

I'm starting to wonder if any of them will matter much.

Yeah, camp reports suggest Nandi though I wonder if Smith won't end up making a huge impact in special teams.

Sorensen's injury probably opens up an opportunity for O'Daniel to finally show up but man - I can't remember a guy that was a relatively high pick simply not making ANY noise like O'Daniel has in a long time.

I mean even Russell seemed to get more positive attention than O'Daniel and he got cut out of camp. DOD is simply a forgotten man out there.

He's playing linebacker IIRC, right?

Smith is getting a lot of buzz, but the rest have been pretty meh from media output.

[DJ's left nut]

He's playing linebacker IIRC, right?

Smith is getting a lot of buzz, but the rest have been pretty meh from media output.

Fuck if I know. I thought they were playing him in that hybrid Nickel Backer role but like I said - you just don't hear anything about him.

[O.city]

**** if I know. I thought they were playing him in that hybrid Nickel Backer role but like I said - you just don't hear anything about him.

That was the role I assumed he'd be put in so I'm not sure. I also will say I have heard his name lately because he's been in the trainers tent.

[Simply Red]

**** if I know. I thought they were playing him in that hybrid Nickel Backer role but like I said - you just don't hear anything about him.

Give it time.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Jack Shit

[ct]

watts should be trending about now

[Simply Red]

DOD looking good!

[Sofa King]

DOD looking good!

Amazing what actually getting to play will do for a guy.

[Simply Red]

Amazing what actually getting to play will do for a guy.

He's a smart player too. This team has an amazing future!

[Simply Red]

Now at the Will - I will be right in 2019.

You're welcome - I'll field any football question pm's.

Thanks

[htismaqe]

Yeah, camp reports suggest Nandi though I wonder if Smith won't end up making a huge impact in special teams.

:hmmm: