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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
I've already stated several times that I'm okay with Albert at LT at this point. He isn't going to be anything other than middle of the pack at best, but if he's got good support to the right and someone in the backfield to chip off on outside speed rushers, he'll be okay. Not good, but okay. (McClain helped a lot this past year in the blocking department.)
And my mock reflects the greater needs of the Chiefs. At least I don't think I have a left tackle on this one.
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Is Albert great? No. Is he good, yes. He is in the average - above average category to this point in his career. The question you need to ask yourself about this line, and
THIS draft in particular, is can you win championships with the guys we have.
Albert - yes
Lilja - yes
Hudson - yes
Asamoah - yes
Richardson - no
I think A LOT of CP'ers are going to be disappointed after the draft. Everyone is calling for Lilja's head, and they'd rather Hudson at LG. Fact is, Pioli hasn't started a rookie on the Oline since he got here, and he hasn't replaced more than one piece(Lilja, Weigmann aside, they were seasoned vets) at a time.
Personally, I would like to get a RT this year for sure, and depending on where they plan on playing Hudson, it'd be nice to find a replacement for the opening that Lilja could create. I'd be fine with Hudson at LG and wouldn't mind waiting to pick up Brewster. Brewster looked VERY good in 1 on 1 blocking drills. He's a bit tall, but has good knee bend.
I'd love to get two new Olinemen this year, I just don't see Pioli replacing Lilja this early. Again though, it depends on what they want to do with Hudson. If they see him as their LG, they very well could go with two guys this draft.