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Mecca · 02-11-2009, 05:35 AM

Who knew Mike Mayock was a true fan...

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1028585.html

Chiefs should have a short list of top draft pick candidates
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

Hundreds of players are available in this year’s NFL draft, but the Chiefs will have to investigate only a fraction of them when it comes to their first pick.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said only about 10 players are worthy of the Chiefs’ consideration with their top pick, which is third overall.

“There’s probably a total of 10 guys they’ll have to look at and evaluate and then say, ‘OK, here’s our list one, two and three,’ ” Mayock said. “They know they’re getting one of those guys.”

Mayock’s list is heavy on offensive players, which is unfortunate for a team that needs plenty of help on its defensive front seven. It includes quarterbacks Matt Stafford of Georgia and Mark Sanchez of Southern California, wide receivers Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech and Jeremy Maclin of Missouri, running backs Knowshon Moreno of Georgia and Chris Wells of Ohio State and offensive tackles Eugene Monroe of Virginia and Jason Smith of Baylor.

The only defensive players are Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry and Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo.

While the Chiefs are closer to being competitive on offense than defense, they have few positions where they couldn’t use some help. Perhaps the only one is cornerback, where rookies Brandon Carr and Brandon Flowers moved into the lineup last season and looked like part of the solution instead of part of the problem.

Picking third, their highest position since taking Neil Smith with the second pick in 1988, would allow the Chiefs a chance at a long-elusive franchise quarterback. Stafford will likely be selected by Detroit with the first pick, but Sanchez could well be available to the Chiefs.

“The potential franchise quarterback is the most important position on your team,” Mayock said. “If I’m building a franchise, the first thing I’m going to do is (investigate) the quarterback position. This year, the guys you better evaluate are Stafford and Sanchez. I’m not trying to tell you they should take them at (No.) 3. I’m saying they had better understand what they are.

“I wish Sanchez went back (to USC) for another year. He needed another year. He’s a kid that only started 16 games, but he’s got the ability and the toughness and the arm strength and can learn the pro game and be a starter.”

Moreno and Wells are the best of the running backs, and the Chiefs could be in the market for a featured back if they dispose of Larry Johnson, who is unhappy in Kansas City and wants out.

The Chiefs drafted Branden Albert in the first round last year, and he looks like their left tackle for several seasons. That’s why the Chiefs probably wouldn’t seriously consider Monroe or Smith, but it’s not impossible because they could use an upgrade on the right side of their line.

With so many other needs, wide receiver probably won’t be a priority. But faced with the opportunity of grabbing a playmaker like Crabtree or Maclin, could the Chiefs turn it down?

Of all the players on Mayock’s list, Curry might make the most sense for the Chiefs. They didn’t get any reliable play from their linebackers last season and lacked a playmaker after trading Jared Allen.

“I’m a big believer that Aaron Curry might be the safest pick in the entire draft,” Mayock said. “I hate to say that, but when you’re sitting at (No.) 3, the thing you can’t afford to do is make a mistake. Worst-case scenario: He’s got to be a good football player. Aaron Curry is that kind of guy.

“He played (strong side) linebacker in college. He dominated the tight end. But I could very easily see him converting to a 3-4 outside linebacker because he can rush the passer well, he drops in coverage well. He’s a fifth-year kid. He’s mature. I just think he’s the safest guy out there.”

Boy that's how I'd wanna make my picks based on the fear of a bust so I reach for a devalued position brilliant!

milkman · 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Hmmm Carl got 20 years as a GM 10 years of which we were dominate football team.

"Dominate" football teams win championships.

We got 10 years of mediocrity, followed by 10 years of shit.

Mecca · 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Hmmm Carl got 20 years as a GM 10 years of which we were dominate football team.

Dominant in a not ever making the Superbowl kinda way...

Lets be frank the Cowboys were dominant the Chiefs were just pretty good.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

You do realize that Sanchez is now being touted as a top 10 pick by several respected draft people...

I'm thinking..........a new Center! Yeah, THAT's the ticket!

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-11-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Hmmm Prestone!

FYP.

ChiefsCountry · 02-11-2009, 08:55 PM

If we want to be a 90's team lets be the Cowboys not the Chiefs.

keg in kc · 02-11-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

I'm thinking..........a new Center! Yeah, THAT's the ticket!

No, take a left tackle, move the left tackle we drafted last year over to right tackle, and if he doesn't work out he can move to guard. Then if the left tackle moved to right tackle doesn't work, he can be the other guard, and then we're only a center away from a dominate interior line. Then we can take another tackle in '10 and then finish the line with another left tackle in '11. If we can move one of the four left tackles we drafted to center, then we can have a 5th left tackle in 2012, and we'll have a dominate offensive line built with 5 left tackles.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-11-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Hmmm Carl got 20 years as a GM 10 years of which we were dominate football team.

Walk into a Roberto Alomar tree.

ChiefRon · 02-11-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

No, take a left tackle, move the left tackle we drafted last year over to right tackle, and if he doesn't work out he can move to guard. Then if the left tackle moved to right tackle doesn't work, he can be the other guard, and then we're only a center away from a dominate interior line. Then we can take another tackle in '10 and then finish the line with another left tackle in '11. If we can move one of the four left tackles we drafted to center, then we can have a 5th left tackle in 2012, and we'll have a dominate offensive line built with 5 left tackles.

. **** it, I'm with ya...

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-11-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Walk into a Roberto Alomar tree.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-11-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRon

So if you're Pioli/Haley, you're willing to risk your career on Thigpen then?

I can see KC trading Thigpen to Detroit for their 20th pick overall, because the Lions are that damn dumb.

chiefs1111 · 02-11-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

I can see KC trading Thigpen to Detroit for their 20th pick overall, because they are that damn dumb.

too bad Millen isn't there anymore.

**Tribal Warfare** · 02-11-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1111

too bad Millen isn't there anymore.

They hired Gun didn't they

Sweet Daddy Hate · 02-11-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

No, take a left tackle, move the left tackle we drafted last year over to right tackle, and if he doesn't work out he can move to guard. Then if the left tackle moved to right tackle doesn't work, he can be the other guard, and then we're only a center away from a dominate interior line. Then we can take another tackle in '10 and then finish the line with another left tackle in '11. If we can move one of the four left tackles we drafted to center, then we can have a 5th left tackle in 2012, and we'll have a dominate offensive line built with 5 left tackles.

Musical Roster; The Home Edition! That ****in' Carl Peterson!!!! I remember the day they added a couple of new guys to the roster due to injories; the sports-jock at 810 was running down additions to the roster and when he said "Studebaker", the guy in the back ground was just laughing his ass off!

The Chiefs had become such a ****ing joke that the otherwise professional guys at the station simply couldn't keep their composure.

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Walk into a Roberto Alomar tree.

Ouch!

02-11-2009, 05:35 AM
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-712950	Teicher:Chiefs should have a short list of top draft pick candidates Who knew Mike Mayock was a true fan... http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1028585.html Chiefs should have a short list of top draft pick candidates By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star Hundreds of players are available in this year’s NFL draft, but the Chiefs will have to investigate only a fraction of them when it comes to their first pick. NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock said only about 10 players are worthy of the Chiefs’ consideration with their top pick, which is third overall. “There’s probably a total of 10 guys they’ll have to look at and evaluate and then say, ‘OK, here’s our list one, two and three,’ ” Mayock said. “They know they’re getting one of those guys.” Mayock’s list is heavy on offensive players, which is unfortunate for a team that needs plenty of help on its defensive front seven. It includes quarterbacks Matt Stafford of Georgia and Mark Sanchez of Southern California, wide receivers Michael Crabtree of Texas Tech and Jeremy Maclin of Missouri, running backs Knowshon Moreno of Georgia and Chris Wells of Ohio State and offensive tackles Eugene Monroe of Virginia and Jason Smith of Baylor. The only defensive players are Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry and Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo. While the Chiefs are closer to being competitive on offense than defense, they have few positions where they couldn’t use some help. Perhaps the only one is cornerback, where rookies Brandon Carr and Brandon Flowers moved into the lineup last season and looked like part of the solution instead of part of the problem. Picking third, their highest position since taking Neil Smith with the second pick in 1988, would allow the Chiefs a chance at a long-elusive franchise quarterback. Stafford will likely be selected by Detroit with the first pick, but Sanchez could well be available to the Chiefs. “The potential franchise quarterback is the most important position on your team,” Mayock said. “If I’m building a franchise, the first thing I’m going to do is (investigate) the quarterback position. This year, the guys you better evaluate are Stafford and Sanchez. I’m not trying to tell you they should take them at (No.) 3. I’m saying they had better understand what they are. “I wish Sanchez went back (to USC) for another year. He needed another year. He’s a kid that only started 16 games, but he’s got the ability and the toughness and the arm strength and can learn the pro game and be a starter.” Moreno and Wells are the best of the running backs, and the Chiefs could be in the market for a featured back if they dispose of Larry Johnson, who is unhappy in Kansas City and wants out. The Chiefs drafted Branden Albert in the first round last year, and he looks like their left tackle for several seasons. That’s why the Chiefs probably wouldn’t seriously consider Monroe or Smith, but it’s not impossible because they could use an upgrade on the right side of their line. With so many other needs, wide receiver probably won’t be a priority. But faced with the opportunity of grabbing a playmaker like Crabtree or Maclin, could the Chiefs turn it down? Of all the players on Mayock’s list, Curry might make the most sense for the Chiefs. They didn’t get any reliable play from their linebackers last season and lacked a playmaker after trading Jared Allen. “I’m a big believer that Aaron Curry might be the safest pick in the entire draft,” Mayock said. “I hate to say that, but when you’re sitting at (No.) 3, the thing you can’t afford to do is make a mistake. Worst-case scenario: He’s got to be a good football player. Aaron Curry is that kind of guy. “He played (strong side) linebacker in college. He dominated the tight end. But I could very easily see him converting to a 3-4 outside linebacker because he can rush the passer well, he drops in coverage well. He’s a fifth-year kid. He’s mature. I just think he’s the safest guy out there.” Boy that's how I'd wanna make my picks based on the fear of a bust so I reach for a devalued position brilliant!
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