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Originally Posted by jjchieffan
I don't care what the reasoning was. I have been content in the past to say that Pioli and the scouts know more about these players than me. But seriously. How on earth do they have McCluster and Arenas higher on their boards than Clausen, Kindle, Tate, Cody, and Mays. All of these guys had first round talent and would have made an immediate impact. Most of them would have even started this season. I can't believe I am saying this, but I agree with Hamas. Pioli is an idiot.
Just typing that I agree with Hamas has made me sick to my stomach.  |
Okay, lets look at Clausen. Decent talent, but a headcase. So, why take a guy marginally ahead of Cassel in terms of talent, and pretty much already at his ceiling, when he has an attitude problem and, according to some, a recurring toe injury? The kid has the entitlement complex. Weis knew that better than anyone else. Why draft someone you know expects it given to him?
Kindle- Off field issues, somewhat immature, AND he has knee issues. Some think that he will need micro-fracture surgery.
Tate- A guy who is only an inch taller than McCluster and isn't as shifty. He can't come out of the backfield. He is faster in a straight line, but is not as athletic and he doesn't move his hips as well. He just doesn't fit as well coming out of the slot.... and he is smaller than preferred on the outside.
Cody-He has work ethic issues. And, returner is a bigger need than NT for this year.
Mays-Workout warrior.... underachiever on the field.
Okay, so instead of these guys, who are either average like Tate or Mays.... or have reasons to believe that they are probably going to be out of the league soon..... like Cody, Clausen, and Kindle...... they took one of the best playmakers in the draft. A guy that will give the Chiefs offense a real spark and offers them a mismatch. He can go anywhere on the field and he can make plays.
And, you draft the best returner in the draft. I am sure that Hester is worth his second round pick.... and, Arenas can actually play corner. He is a good, very smart, nickel corner.
The Chiefs took elite talent at their roles over 'decent' starters. I am okay with that.