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Well, Walter is sticking to his prediction right now that the Chiefs are getting a DE, an OT, and a CB on the first day of the Draft. The order's changed around this time.
6. Kansas City Chiefs: Sam Baker, OT, USC
Brodie Croyle actually looked pretty decent at Indianapolis, so maybe the Chiefs will hold off on drafting a quarterback and give their young gun-slinger a year to prove himself. With that in mind, Sam Baker and Ryan Clady become serious options to improve the offensive line. I know there are better prospects available at this juncture, but Kansas City cannot afford to surrender 43 sacks in 12 games again.
40. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech
Jared Allen may defect for another team via the free-agent market. If that happens, the Chiefs will need an insurance policy.
70. Kansas City Chiefs: Chevis Jackson, CB, LSU
Ty Law and Patrick Surtain will both be over the age of 32 once the 2008 season commences.
As usual, I've got to disagree with Walter, here. I don't think DE is a severe need for the Chiefs this offseason, to the point where they're going to draft one on the first day -- on the second day, it's possible. But not on the first. Jared Allen's really not going anywhere. If we're drafting for the defensive line on the first day, it's got to be DT, not DE.
Secondly, Herm trusts himself to find CB talent in the low rounds and in UDFAs. Although he was taken with Eric Wright last year, I believe that to be an exception to the rule.
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