Luke Joeckel may pique Chiefs’ interest at No. 1 overall
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For as long as Luke Joeckel remains on the draft board in April, he’s likely to be seriously considered by whichever team happens to be on the clock. The Chiefs, by virtue of holding the No. 1 overall pick, will have first crack at the standout Texas A&M offensive tackle. Joeckel finalized his plan Tuesday to enter the 2013 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-6 Joeckel played a key role in Johnny Manziel’s sudden takeover of college football this season. Despite playing against elite SEC talent, week in and week out, Joeckel turned in a dominant 2012 and is considered to be, for now, the top available offensive lineman for the coming draft. How strongly Kansas City leans toward Joeckel depends on a number of factors, not the least of which being Branden Albert’s pending free agency. The Chiefs face the usual options with Albert set to hit the market: re-sign him, let him walk or slap the franchise tag on him. That third choice would cost the Chiefs just shy of $10 million, but it’s hard to see them allowing their starting left tackle to walk. The variable that could push them toward that money-saving decision is Joeckel. If the Chiefs convince themselves in the coming couple of weeks that Joeckel is capable of filling Albert’s shoes, that swap may make sense for new head coach Andy Reid. Kansas City also might be intrigued by the prospect of Joeckel at left tackle and Albert at guard — the Chiefs need to address their interior line, too, now that guard Ryan Lilja has decided to retire. Unfortunately for Reid and the Chiefs, the top of this year’s draft class does not have an obvious No. 1 pick — unlike the 2012 draft, where the Colts had their choice between Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Given Kansas City’s obvious needs (quarterback, receiver and linebacker, for starters), that lack of a clear superstar has to be even more frustrating. Which is why Joeckel has a shot to go No. 1, should Albert hit free agency and a huge K.C. roster hole suddenly meshes with the available draft talent. Even if Joeckel slides past the Chiefs, though, he will find no shortage of teams interested in his talent — so much so, in a few cases, that the rest of the top 5 (Jacksonville, Oakland, Philadelphia and Detroit) might be able to swing a draft-day trade contingent on Joeckel’s availability. But any of that quartet also could make a case for Joeckel early. Both the Jaguars and Raiders had huge issues at right tackle; the Eagles struggled all over their line (save for Evan Mathis), and are still awaiting Jason Peters’ return from an Achilles injury; and the Lions might be shorthanded, even with 2012 first-rounder Riley Reiff in tow, if Jeff Backus retires and Gosder Cherilus leaves in free agency. All those teams will have to wait to see what the Chiefs do as a 2013 draft opener. Given Joeckel’s potential as an NFL lineman and the lack of elite prospects, a match could be made at No. 1 overall. |
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We're going to see more and more of these types of articles for the next 6 weeks. |
that last paragraph kind of answers itself no?
Jags, Raiders, Eagles, Lions all need a franchise tackle way more than we do. This is all pending the Chiefs resign Albert if they dont, you better soften the blow to the fact that we are drafting this guy and this place will not be happy lol |
We don't have a ****ing quarterback on the roster, yet we should take a ****ing left tackle. These national media types should go **** themselves with an aids covered dildo in the ass.
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Unless we find out that Albert has some very serious problems with his back, Joekel shouldn't even be in the discussion.
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I think Joeckel is an outstanding left tackle prospect...but we already have a fully developed version of him that needs a new contract.
He would be a wasted pick in KC. |
FYI, Reid just went out to buy a new bottle of Jergens.
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Ugh another thread to shit on Joeckel in. But yes, Albert is fine. Joeckel wouldn't even be my third choice.
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Still don't understand how we can compare the QB's to elite once in a generation QB's, yet these slap****s get this?
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Why replace a rd 1 LT...that's proven...for another rd 1 LT?
1 step forward, 2 steps back. We have the cap space to bring Albert back, right? |
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If that were to happen Im going to go find the fattest walrus I can and punch it right in the face.
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PhillyChiefFan: Big Charlie's regular?
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Part of Andy Reid's new, innovative double triple tackle offense
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Yeah and don't ask why. Long bad story. From what I hear
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If we dont take him...there should be a line of national media guys who predict us to take him, and every KC fan should be able to walk up and kick them in the balls
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**** these non-investigating douchenozzles.
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Hey I was happy to let it go...
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JD hardcore football fans!!!
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Long, bad, story....
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1. Re-sign Albert to a deal.
2. If not #1.....then franchise tag Albert. 3. If not #1 or #2....****ing start Donald Stephenson at LT. |
This happens every ****ing year.
Anybody remember when Adam Schefter tweeted that we were going to pick Russell Okung? It was hilarious because we picked Eric Berry 2 minutes later. |
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Just let. it. go. |
I'm sure hes a great kid and great tackle deserving of the pick, but we don't need him.
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Reid's not a DA, watch what QB he takes.....but he will take a QB, sooner or later. I hope it's Smith, but I'll defer to the coach, (blind trust) Fu Th
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He just finished his rookie LT contract and will re-sign for guard money? I thought lineman where prized for inteligence...oh wait it is an opinion of an idiot
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For those interested search the name I mentioned earlier. It's all there. Sorry - pleading ignorance.
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When will this shit end? ****ing idiots, gawd. |
By all means, let one of the other four teams trade up and get him.
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With the number 1 pick of the 2013 NFL draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select Geno Smith, Quarterback,West Vagina, USA!!!!
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Luke Joeckel may pique Chiefs' interest at No. 1 overall.
And Blackbob and CoMo may discover a cure for AIDS by next Wednesday |
West Vagina! We don't even use that here in VA about twenty minutes from the WV border. Excellent!
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God. No.
Every year people slate us to take a left tackle. EVERY. YEAR. |
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Vick and this LT
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What in the **** is the deal with Big Charlie's? Someone PM it to me if it's that big of a deal.
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I love how a typical 1st round LT is promoted but not a QB in this draft. What's going on?
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You give us Vick and we'll give you Cassel. Deal? |
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Geno wouldn't do well in Philly.
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Who do we go with when Geno gets injured before the draft.
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I FEEL LIKE I'M TAKING CRAZY PILLS HERE
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Big Charlie's? LMFAO
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Am I missing something here? What are the hangups with Geno these so called draft "experts" have? Admittedly I only got to see a couple of his games, but Ive watched numerous highlight videos and have looked at his numbers. The guy has great footwork, excellent accuracy, and the size that everyone foolishly thinks is necessary to be good in this league. Did he do something to piss everyone off that I don't know about?
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I cannot fathom the thought of letting a quality LT go in order to turn around a burn the 1st overall pick on his replacement.
That would be the move of a losing franchise. |
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Reid has been known to go OT or CB.
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LMAO I can just imagine the CP meltdown and the Andy Reid hiring honeymoon would instantly turn into another SOC uprising calling for a beheading Braveheart style.
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