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Originally Posted by kccrow
I really like Speaks, so don't get me wrong when I say this...
I think Veach was full of shit when he talked about the reason for moving up to get him.
There were several highly touted edge rushers on the board at the time that pick was made, including:
Sam Hubbard, Ohio State
Rasheem Green, USC
Tyquan Lewis, Ohio State
Lorenzo Carter, Georgia
Kemoko Turay, Rutgers
Josh Sweat, Florida State
Arden Key, LSU
So I think this move was a lot less about the "talent pocket," because he's a ****ing liar by saying it didn't exist after Speaks, and alot more about him preferring Speaks and being worried that the Chargers were going to take him. In the end, the Chargers took a much different type of edge player in Nwosu.
I'm fine with the pick. In fact, I really like the pick. I just don't like the excuses for the move up.
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Ever since the news about Chris Jones losing weight came out, I thought that the Chiefs would be looking for a specific prototype. A player big and strong enough to play both outside and inside. Versatility up front appears to be enormous going forward bc Chris Jones played edge very well last year towards the end of the season. If someone gets hurt, you now have versatility to help cover it up and also keep offenses guessing.
I also don’t think Veach was bullshitting when he said he prefers heavier power rushers to smaller speed rushers.
A lot of guys you listed are too small to be inside rushers. I really liked Rasheed Green, but he’s too weak right now whereas Speaks had a lot of grown man strength that Chris Jones has coming out.
Veach said his staff found out about Speaks in October last year. I do admit that watching this guy really does remind me of watching Tamba. I think that’s what they have in mind for this kid.