2nd round mock

nicfre2006 · 02-15-2011, 08:40 PM

Awesome effort Direckshun! I really like the detail.
I see the draft shaking out a little differently, but I know you did the first two rounds a while ago.
For the Chiefs, I really am starting to like Baylor defensive tackle Phil Taylor. I know he has some character issues, and I am sure Pioli will definitely be interested in seeing if those concerns are more a case of past immaturity or a possibly precursor to future issues when he is in the league. If Taylor shows he has matured and focused his attention on being a dominant presence on the field, I think he could be an excellent option as a long term solution at 3-4 nose tackle. I was not a fan of the Tyson Jackson pick (and still am not), and I can’t help but think of our 3-4 defense with B.J. Raji at nose tackle, but the fact remains we need to find someone who can man the spot beyond Ron Edwards.

In the second round, I like adding a pass rushing outside linebacker and I noticed that Brooks Reed is still on the board. I talked about him in the Houston, Smith Kerrigan thread, so I won’t go on, but I think he might be a prospect that is flying under the radar as a 3-4 outside linebacker. I am very interested in watching how he does at the combine in the agility drills. I could see Reed being a “McCluster-type” of selection – a player that Pioli might value a little bit higher than most anticipate and feels he won’t be around the next time when the Chiefs are on the clock.

Another prospect I like is K.J. Wright from Mississippi State. Even though he played outside linebacker for the Bulldogs, I personally think he might be versatile enough to play either 3-4 outside linebacker or 3-4 inside linebacker. I don’t think he is necessarily an elite pass rusher by any means, but I do think his value is best as a good all-around prospect. I could see him being a solid third round prospect. Something that I have read about both players is that they are known for their strong work ethic, which is something Pioli certainly seems to value.

In the third round, I would like to add Missouri center Tim Barnes. Casey Wiegmann is on his last legs and like Ron Edwards at nose tackle, we need to find the long term solution for the position. I didn’t look to see if Barnes was off the board or not, so I apologize if he is not available. Like Reed and Wright, I have read that Barnes is highly regarded by teammates and has a reputation as a hard worker on the field and good teammate in the lockerroom.

I look forward to Round 4!

02-15-2011, 08:40 PM	#10
nicfre2006 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Aiken, SC Casino cash: $10004902	Awesome effort Direckshun! I really like the detail. I see the draft shaking out a little differently, but I know you did the first two rounds a while ago. For the Chiefs, I really am starting to like Baylor defensive tackle Phil Taylor. I know he has some character issues, and I am sure Pioli will definitely be interested in seeing if those concerns are more a case of past immaturity or a possibly precursor to future issues when he is in the league. If Taylor shows he has matured and focused his attention on being a dominant presence on the field, I think he could be an excellent option as a long term solution at 3-4 nose tackle. I was not a fan of the Tyson Jackson pick (and still am not), and I can’t help but think of our 3-4 defense with B.J. Raji at nose tackle, but the fact remains we need to find someone who can man the spot beyond Ron Edwards. In the second round, I like adding a pass rushing outside linebacker and I noticed that Brooks Reed is still on the board. I talked about him in the Houston, Smith Kerrigan thread, so I won’t go on, but I think he might be a prospect that is flying under the radar as a 3-4 outside linebacker. I am very interested in watching how he does at the combine in the agility drills. I could see Reed being a “McCluster-type” of selection – a player that Pioli might value a little bit higher than most anticipate and feels he won’t be around the next time when the Chiefs are on the clock. Another prospect I like is K.J. Wright from Mississippi State. Even though he played outside linebacker for the Bulldogs, I personally think he might be versatile enough to play either 3-4 outside linebacker or 3-4 inside linebacker. I don’t think he is necessarily an elite pass rusher by any means, but I do think his value is best as a good all-around prospect. I could see him being a solid third round prospect. Something that I have read about both players is that they are known for their strong work ethic, which is something Pioli certainly seems to value. In the third round, I would like to add Missouri center Tim Barnes. Casey Wiegmann is on his last legs and like Ron Edwards at nose tackle, we need to find the long term solution for the position. I didn’t look to see if Barnes was off the board or not, so I apologize if he is not available. Like Reed and Wright, I have read that Barnes is highly regarded by teammates and has a reputation as a hard worker on the field and good teammate in the lockerroom. I look forward to Round 4!
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