The problem with positional value is that there are people here that are using it as an absolute bar to drafting players. That's just a foolish approach, especially in a year where the talent on the top is bunched together rather than having the "elite" types of prospects.

Obviously we have to factor in circumstances, no question. And this year certainly presents some challenges.

I'm sure the criticism of my post was generated from my skepticism of the sure-fire HOFer, Curry, who will instantly become the leader of our destitute defense.

It could be that he's the pick. But I expect Pioli to take less to trade back, and Curry at 8-12 would make a hell of a lot more sense.

That would be sweet, but who do you think will be the other suitor and for what player? No sarcasm, just a straight question.

I wasn't aiming specifically at you, by any means. I just mean in general. The Chiefs are in an interesting position because the only players 'worth' a top pick this year in the minds of many pundits are QBs and LTs. Well, the Chiefs don't need either of them unless Halioli thinks Albert should be moved to RT for some reason. That puts the team in the position of having to either find a trade partner to drop down or to take a player that many will consider a 'reach'.

There's just no helping that this year. My guess is that Raji will be the pick, but that's obviously still fluid at this point.

Crabtree/Seattle would have been great leverage had the m-f'r not hurt himself.

No, I know. I was just using your post as a springboard to make a point. No worries.

I agree. I think Raji is going to be the guy. Makes me sick when thinking about Dorsey, though.

If both QB's were on the board, there are some possibilities: Jax at 8, SF at 10, or even Buff at 11.

We'd have to be willing to take much less than chart value, I'm sure, but there's little question that Stafford, in particular, would draw much interest.

47 Days. 47 days and this shit is over thank GOD.

No.... just postponed for 250 days or so.

Irrelevant. It doesn't matter WHY they hated Green, it only matters that they did. Fortunately for both Green and Vermeil, he righted the ship in 2002.

Agree. But the level of risk for Pioli personally is MUCH greater.

I can tell you with 100% unequivocal certainty that you're wrong on this. With Pioli's history - especially his history with Cassel - if Cassel turns out to be a "game manager" the large majority of the fanbase will be very unhappy about it. Chiefsplanet does not in anyway represent the majority of the fanbase.

Nope.

If said HOF player takes the Chiefs to the SB and wins it, IN SPITE OF Cassel, then yes. But since the chance of winning a SB while simultaneously having Cassel fail is slim to none, there's not much chance of this one happening.

Absolutely false.

Jax needs a O-linemen and they pick at 8. If we trade down to 8 I'd say don't draft Aaron Curry draft Everette Brown at 8.

God I hope we start doing some winning right off the top, or it will be another commencement of draft talk in week three.

Razorblades and glass cocktail; that's exactly what it feels like.

You're confusing the risk of the move to the team, aka wins and losses vs. the risk to Pioli's reputation in KC, aka being compared to Carl.

If Cassel doesn't come in here and become a Pro Bowl-caliber, playoff winning QB, Pioli will be "Carl Peterson II" for perpetuity.

Hell, there's ALREADY people making the comparison.

You're right in any other draft probably, but I don't think there's any way Curry lasts that long in this draft.

They would have to cause Curry won't be there.IMO.