[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I don't know what word you heard, but it's not even close to the truth.

Kent Babb and Walter Football.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2010.php

5. Kansas City Chiefs: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
MARCH 3 UPDATE: Russell Okung had a great Combine, and solidified himself as a top-five pick. If he's on the board, I have very little doubt the Chiefs will pass on him. Go here for 2010 NFL Draft Scouting Combine coverage and stock reports.

FEB. 16 UPDATE: Chiefs beat writer Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star believes the team will draft Russell Okung with this pick, and I would agree.

Babb writes that protection is a big issue for Scott Pioli, and the addition of Okung would allow Branden Albert to move to left guard, and Brian Waters to slide over to the center position. Three important upgrades for the price of one - sounds like a great deal to me.

FEB. 9 UPDATE: Branden Albert improved over the season and was pretty flawless in the final month. But I'm not convinced that he's a franchise left tackle. There's a chance that he could be, but I don't think anyone can seriously say that he's a lock to be one.

Scott Pioli invested $63 million into the noodle-armed Matt Cassel. He can't afford to have Cassel sacked 42 times again next year. If Albert's finish was a fluke, he's putting his big investment in jeopardy.

Fortunately, Pioli, who is a big believer in positional value, can take Okung without sacrificing too much of his team's payroll into the left tackle position. Albert will make less than $1 million in each of the next two seasons, and was a guard at Virginia anyway.

Okung is the real deal. He could take the Chiefs' offense to the next level, though the team will ultimately struggle in the playoffs because of Cassel's limitations.