[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by bdeg

I think the big question is this: is Monroe really a significant upgrade at LT over Albert? I don't think he is. I don't know that for sure, I haven't spoken to Al Groh, but the transition Albert made last season without the benefit of some TC and preseason was downright phenomenal. There's not a lot I think he can't do, given the time to work on it.

If it turns out Albert can be 100% the lt Monroe is, then it becomes a bad pick. You move Albert to the right side, 4 years later you franchse, trade him. Are you going to get the trade value of a probowl lt? Probably not, teams may not be sold after he spent the last 4 years on the right. If he was so good, why'd they draft Monroe? So then you spent the #3 on 4 years of great RT play and most likely a lower first round pick.

If Monroe is a significant upgrade at LT, the value could be there, but is still very questionable IMO. In the long term, you're taking a slight upgrade at LT, an upgrade at RT for a years, and probably a lower first-rounder in 4 years as opposed to taking Curry or someone else who could really help the defense.

Bookends for 4-5 years isn't a bad thing and it helps turn the team around on offense. You can develop your QB and establish your running game. I still say they take Curry.