Taking LT Monroe at #3 - the one thing I haven't seen anybody mention...
 

I posted this on a couple of threads but it seemed to get lost and I thought it's worthy of discussion.

I see alot of people suggesting that we just move Albert to OG or RT. Well, what are we going to do if Albert beats out Monroe for the LT spot?

Monroe is a pure LT. He's not suited for guard or RT. Albert CAN move, but why would you move him if he's the best LT on the roster? We'd be making a sacrifice at THE MOST IMPORTANT position on the line when we could just as easily (and MUCH less expensively) get an OG or RT later in the draft.

It's something to think about. Alot of the people suggesting we take Monroe are the same people that have a problem with drafting Stafford or Sanchez because Cassel is, in their mind, the starter.

Good point htis. I am personally very much NOT in favor of moving Albert.
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We have our franchise left tackle....Albert! IMO, we should leave it that way.

These types of ideas are mostly floated by the "anything but a QB" crowd.

Monroe beat out Albert for the LOT in college. He can likely do it at this level. Who's to say he can't play RT or G if need be?

Why are you offensive line obsessed?

Monroe didn't beat out Albert. Albert was moved while Ferguson was still there. They left him there because Monroe couldn't play anywhere else.

Might be a new one, create a thread so you can bitch at the people who want to do what your started the thread about.

that's funny. ROFL LT is the most difficult position to play. and with Monroe's feet, he could play anywhere on the line except center.

The idea of Albert "beating out" Monroe makes it sound like there would be a competition. If they were to draft an OT with the mindset of moving Albert, would there even be one? They would want Albert to get as much time at his new spot as possible, and ditto for the rookie getting as much time at LT as he can.

It may be funny, but it's also true.

Hmmm... Interesting question. I think I would take the chance on drafting Monroe. A solid line does wonders for a QB 's rating. And with Bradley hopefully being healthy next year you can figure that would give us 3 new starters minimum on O next year being Monroe Cassel and Bradley, all significant upgrades. Plus, if Monroe were to get injured, Albert would step into LT.

They were both freshmen when Brick was starting at LOT. Monroe beat Albert out as the backup LOT. Albert played LG and Monroe RG that first year.

Maybe you'll take Scott Wright's word over mine:

"This guy was the reason Branden Albert was playing inside at guard rather than outside at left tackle ..."

I'm not bitching at anybody.

It warrants further discussion. If you don't want to discuss it, go elsewhere. It's pretty simple.

First, if you don't want to discuss OL then I would suggest you stay out of threads titled "Chiefs taking LT Monroe at #3".

Second, I'm not obsessed with OL. I happen to recognize that two of the top four prospects this year are LOTs and that makes them worthy of discussion when KC has the third pick in the draft.