[tmax63]

Does anybody but me get tired of the constant whining about how a lower draft pick is gonna kill the Chiefs? Picking later in the round opens up other positions in the position-value minds and will stop the "you don't pick a __ with a top 10 pick" bashing. Also, it's only a gut feeling, but it also seems to me that the #2 or #3 ranked college players at their positions seems like end up being the better pros. I agree it's harder to draft a sure-fire can't miss QBOTF later but in the same breath guys like the Cards QB Skelton last night and others have done alright. Hell, Tebow has shown some ability for the enemy and he was picked 25th.
I attribute the 2009 draft to Pioli flying blind with little knowledge of the team and not having his scouting team put together. They seem to have hit the 2010 draft on the money although it's early to judge, most have jumped the learning/special teams year and are playing meaningful minutes. I think the 2011 draft will show if I'm right or not.
I guess I'm just tired of hearing excuses of why the Chiefs are pretty good. After 14 games the Chiefs are 9-5, leading their division, and exceeded expectations. You are what you are to borrow a phrase.