Seriously, why would you want McClain any position other than ILB? This guy could be the biggest defensive impact player in this draft and would be in the center of your defense. I want this guy leading the defense from the inside the same way Ray Lewis does in Baltimore, Patrick Willis in San Francisco, Brian Urlacher in Chicago, or Al Wilson did in Denver.

Like I said he has the size why not? If Berry is there take him. If we take McClain we need to make him a play maker or try too. Size and speed and he also has long arms he could use. Worth a try if we take him.

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Fair point. I was just under the impression that Spikes would be gone by the mid to late 1st. I'm sure the combine will go a long way in determining who goes were but that'd be nice if he falls.

Is he realy a R. Lewis though? Just think why couldn't he be a Shawn Merrieman. He is a impact player or was.

I don't think he was calling him he next Ray Lewis. I think he is saying he could be that type of player for us. Stud linebacker that is accounted for on everyplay and be our main D player

Agreed. On paper anyhow that would be a damn good draft and I wouldn't complain one bit. Though I'm sure McClain could certainly help this defense, I'm not so sure I'd take him at 5. I think that might be to high for him. If the Chiefs could trade down a few spots, and pick up and extra pick or two I'd take him in a heartbeat. But if the Chiefs are stuck at 5 and Berry is on the board I'd take him over generally anyone else at this point.

Merrieman was an impact player, but I'll take an inside impact player over the outside or safety.

I believe McClain is a rare impact player that can do it all in the center of your defense. He has size, speed, intelligence, great fundementals, and contagious intensity. He can blitz, shed blocks, stop the run, play zone, and even atheletic enough to go man to man TE's and most receivers.

I think he will perform as a rookie comparable to Patrick Willis.

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Willis was the most dominating college linebacker that I've seen. I don't think McClain was as dominant as Willis. I don't think McClain has great lateral movement. IMHO, he's best suited for a 34 ILB. I think he'd struggle a bit as a 43 MLB.

I got to go to work but, Our great # 58 Derrick Thomas what was he drafted as olb or ilb or de. He was a impact player. Thats why I said if we take McClain at #5 lets try to make him an impact player with his size,speed strenght,smarts, and long arms as terroist for QB's that he faces. Thomas and McClain are both from Bamma also. Just to throw that in there. He could be reicarnated as McClain. Just a joke.

sorry for any mispelled words in a rush. Go Chiefs!!!!!!!!!!

I agree that he is best suited for a 3-4 ILB, which is another reason he is my favorite for #5. McClain and DJ would be a lot of athletic ability in the center of the defense. If they could get a capable NT in FA or round 2 then I would start to feel good about the heart of the defense.

4th round is way too high for denario alexander

and why would we need to move McClain anywhere?