I hate not having the actual quote, but I read somewhere today that Jenkins will most likely be looked at being moved to FS at the next level because he doesn't possess the speed for a shut-down corner. He and the Smith kid from Utah were being mentioned together as very similar players at CB in college that will most likely be moved to FS in the pros.

You can find good LBs in the middle rounds or in free agency; you don't need to spend the #3 pick in the draft for it, and if you do, you end up drastically overpaying in terms of $$$$. And I do think money does have to be a part of the equation.

Beyond that, the dropoff in talent and upside from Curry to the next tier of players isn't even in the same area code as it is for premium positions like QB or pass rusher or LT. Teams draft starting LBs in the 3rd and 4th round (and later) regularly. Our problem is that we haven't; the Chiefs have only taken 3 LBs *total* in the last 5 years (DJ, Fox, Boomer), and they keep bringing in 'guys'. That doesn't cut it, obviously.

Anyway, I say that's a position you fill from 2 to 5, not at #3 overall. I wouldn't have a problem with taking Curry if we picked 10 or later, but we don't. This is one of those make-or-break moments for a franchise, getting to pick at #3, and I think we need to swing for the fences rather than lay down a nice, safe sacrifice bunt.

JFC.

I SWEAR, the Chiefs have the dumbest fans, EVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

How many times have you seen Cushing, including the Senior Bowl?

He's a first rounder. PERIOD.

So, if the Chiefs took Lofa Tatupu with the #3 pick, you'd be fine with that?

Even though he was a mid second round pick?

Lainer, Bell, Lynch, Derrick Thomas, Will Shields, and Tony Gonzalez have ****ed with our fan base thinking what we should target. Even though we have won ONE playoff without a Hall of Fame QB. I guess Dawson is sort to blame since he wasnt drafted by the team, people think we can pluck one out of anywhere.

I hear you, but if say Sanchez is there and you dont think he can start for a while, or your not sure a high pick QB is gonna cost a lot to be on the bench. A LB at #3 isnt gonna make quite as much as Ryan got either. Thats what sucks about being in the 3 spot. Its a tough position to be in...

Not my first choice, but I'd rather have him than Ryan Leaf or Jordan Black...

Oh well, costing alot to sit on the bench shouldn't factor into anything. If we feel he can be a franchise quarterback with a little more seasoning and experience by sitting on the bench then we should take him, no questions asked.

Likewise, if we don't like what we see then by all means don't take him.

Uh...

Huh?

I know its a long thread, but I personally have never advocated targeting Curry or anyone for that matter. The question is he worthy has been brought up. I've said that if Both QB's are gone, or say 1 is gone and the other is evaluated by the team to be out, who do you go with? I'm saying no to LT. No to Jenkins. No to Crabtree. To me Curry is a solid pick in that situation. Listed reasons many times, but basically solid playmaker all around but hasnt been asked to passrush much.

If we're talking a RT or pushing a QB into a situation he's not ready for (not saying thats neccesarily true) I'd take a solid LB.

And that's why your team would never win a superbowl.

thats what I'm saying. If they arent sure or they think they need to work with him a lot they shouldnt take that gamble. Depends on their evaluation.

Our fan base is screwed, people want to build teams ass backwards.

Your just being a douche to be a douche now. You know exactly what I'm saying. I dare if we were to compare drafts my proven players would kick your "potential" guys a--es ten ways to sunday.

Really?

You're one of those guys who likely didn't agree with me when I said Cromartie would be a better pick than Hali too right?

You start your team with a OLB I'll start mine with a QB, we'll see who gets further.

Not saying he wasn't a better pick than Hali, but Cromartie was statistically one of the worst starting cornerbacks in the league this year.

If the QB isnt your guy you dont force the pick. Thats what leads to years of being in the same position. If the best guy is LB and thats one piece to the puzzle you fill that piece and get your QB next year if you have to. I hope thats not the case but you know full well that I've said all along that I hope that we do get our QBOTF. You keep twisting what I or anyone who has a differing oppinion says to bolster your point or get in a lame dig.

BTW I did like Cromarti (course I thought Hali would be a hell of lot better)...still like Long, Long, Dorsey, Ryan over Gholston. Your flash over substance.

He played the season with a fractured hip...

You don't take non rushing LB's this high, traditional backers should be picked in rounds 2 and on...

See you take Curry here then next year you're stuck picking one of the spread monkey QB's while the board has elite D players at the top end.

In my opinion taking Aaron Curry with a top 5 pick would be like saying Steve Hutchinson was worth a top 5 pick.