Walter Football Mailbag: True Fan Edition
 

# From Chris D.:

I'm a KC homer, so I'm sure I can't look at this board as objectively as you guys can. That said (and I may be buying in to the Pioli hype a bit too much), but I can't see KC reaching this far for a 1 yr. starting junior. No doubt you both have made excellent points on why him and why not some others. I can't disagree with you that Sanchez has some raw talent, and is no doubt the 2nd best QB. I also think finding a franchise QB is/should be the #1 priority for any team.

That said, I say Pioli drafts the best player here... period. I don't know who that is, but in the 1% chance that Stafford falls here...yeah, we take a QB. I don't think the 3rd best player on the board is Sanchez, and is a BIG reach at #3.

I tend to think that Crabtree (if here), Curry, or the best OT (we're BAD on the right) goes here. I know, I know, nobody takes a LB at #3. That said, Pioli and Belichick have found a way to come up w/ really good QB's in later rounds. Taking a QB this high that turns out to be a bust can have long-term consequences to a franchise. I think that will be a consideration. Anyway, I don't see it, but it's certainly possible.



My Response:

I disagree with your assessment that Sanchez is a reach at No. 3. Why is he a reach? He's a Pro-style QB with all the attributes you could want out of an NFL quarterback. If I thought Sanchez was a reach, I wouldn't have the Chiefs taking him at No. 3.

But since you brought up reaching, Aaron Curry and a right tackle would be reaching at No.3. No 4-3 linebacker or right tackle is worth third-overall money. That's why only one linebacker has been chosen in the top three in 11 years, and that picked ultimately failed. Meanwhile, right tackles can be found in the later rounds.

Michael Crabtree is interesting at No. 3 and if Brian Orakpo has a great Combine, he could be considered... but right now, the pick looks like it's going to be Sanchez.

LMAO LMAO LMAO....

You know, there is just no way for me to properly express how much I ****ing hate True Fans.

Michael Crabtree's stock continues to fall....I now laugh at anyone who called me names for saying he's not elite.

So how many of the gang are employed by the NFL, or even contacted before the millionaires make a decision on the "bandwagon" of we need a QB versus BPA but the ones that are paid to due that job?

I am on board for a QB but this has gotten way out of hand IMO because of your "specialties" of self proclaimed.

There was plenty of time this off season to submit your resume and did you?

If you did, did you get a reply?

You might be the best of the internet ROFL self proclaimed again. (just see your own ideas stating it) and why did you turn down?

I trust the hired crew to judge better than you can.

If you ask why, because they have the intangibles, experience, job and are getting paid to as you might try to say.

You are just stating opinions, hopes, and self declared gurus.

I use to like Sancho but have got sick of the I am better than you attitude and if we pass him up, we are ****ed for years. Can you prove I am wrong and you are right attitude with facts?

Please provide facts and not hunches or wishes or my track record type post. If your track record is better than the GM or HC or anyone in the NFL, why are you posting here and not at the combine?

Just curious.

Thank you for honest answers in advance......


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Educate me... what is a true fan? I am new here.

ahhh, being like Ravens fans. Gauge the meltdown if Pioli doesnt think any QB is right for the #3 pick. IMO, anyone that thinks KC builds like the Pats is off base, see us more as rebuiling like the 70's Steelers. Cap money gets spent on defense..... draft goes offense. Though, the draft is heavy with quality defense guys once you get past the top 10.

The site is going to meltdown regardless of whether we take a QB.

If we do take a QB, the fetal alcohol syndrome having ****s will meltdown because we aren't making a cover OLB the highest paid guy at his position in the league, or because we aren't drafting a RT.

If we don't take a QB, those of us who realize how much next year's class sucks will melt down because we will have reeruned our rebuilding process by another 2 years, minimum, and it's only going to get harder to find QBs who know how to read a D.

I know, I keep thinking.... STL is taking a QB, I mean really would you want a battered Bulger, trent Green and Brock Berlin to be your depth chart when next year's qb class is so bad? The Rams have a better chance with their 2nd round pick of finding a LT of the future then they do getting their QBOTF.

Did you see how fast the left tackles went in last years draft?

So how many teams need them again this year?

'True Fan' is a label a few people around here conjured up to place on anyone who doesn't agree with their team building/draft ideals. Heretics! And as it's gone on it's developed to a point that if you try to discuss anything other then Sanchez as the Chiefs first pick you get the label.


PhilFree:arrow:

No, no no.

True Fan is a label for people who believe that rebuilding the 90's Chiefs is the proper way to construct a franchise, people who believe that OLBs and RTs are worth top 3 picks. People who would never spend a first round pick on a QB, even though they say they will, because every first round QB has just enough warts to make them too risky.

They are penny wise and pound foolish.

I want Sanchez so I can call the offensive side of the ball Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.

Can't wait.