Chiefs Lions Taking OT Jason Smith With First Pick?

RINGLEADER · 03-22-2009, 09:23 PM

So says KFFL by way of PFT...

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...tled-on-smith/

Crush · 03-22-2009, 09:25 PM

I guess they're going to ride Daunte Culpepper to the moon and back.

**wazu** · 03-22-2009, 09:27 PM

You don't get to 0-16 by being competent.

soundmind · 03-22-2009, 09:36 PM

That info is early, and I agree with what Florio was writing - it shouldn't surprise that they're speaking with Jason Smith's agent, but to have nailed the decision to the floor just doesn't make sense.

They'll do what anyone in that spot does, and try to negotiate a deal against the other candidates. However, it also wouldn't surprise me if they've made their decision behind closed doors (meaning quite literally that 2-3 people know that answer).

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-22-2009, 09:37 PM

I think it's a smart move if they aren't in love with Stafford or Sanchez. They may also think that Sanchez may fall to them at #20. Freeman will definitely be there at #20 and may be there at #33.

They drafted Gosder Cherilus last year who's playing the right side. They'd have bookend tackles for the next decade.

htismaqe · 03-23-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think it's a smart move if they aren't in love with Stafford or Sanchez. They may also think that Sanchez may fall to them at #20. Freeman will definitely be there at #20 and may be there at #33.

They drafted Gosder Cherilus last year who's playing the right side. They'd have bookend tackles for the next decade.

Yep. I'm sure they saw what the Dolphins did last year and, right or wrong, taking Smith puts them in "win now" mode.

tonyetony · 03-22-2009, 10:07 PM

They're shoring up the line for Cutler since they might not have another pick until the 2nd day.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-22-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyetony

They're shoring up the line for Cutler since they might not have another pick until the 2nd day.

There's no way they give up the #20 AND the #33 for Cutler.

bdeg · 03-22-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

There's no way they give up the #20 AND the #33 for Cutler.

I think it's plausible

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-22-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bdeg

I think it's plausible

I don't.

The Chiefs just gave up #34 for two players, including Matt Cassel. Cutler hasn't had a winning season since high school and while he's got a great arm, he's certainly not at the point in his career where he's worth two picks in the top 34.

bdeg · 03-23-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't.

The Chiefs just gave up #34 for two players, including Matt Cassel. Cutler hasn't had a winning season since high school and while he's got a great arm, he's certainly not at the point in his career where he's worth two picks in the top 34.

While Cutler doesn't have the record, many teams view him as a legit future franchise QB. Those don't come cheap, and it only takes 2 teams to drive up the price.

htismaqe · 03-23-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't.

The Chiefs just gave up #34 for two players, including Matt Cassel. Cutler hasn't had a winning season since high school and while he's got a great arm, he's certainly not at the point in his career where he's worth two picks in the top 34.

This.

tonyetony · 03-22-2009, 10:30 PM

I think they just might. They are the Detroit Lions.

tonyetony · 03-22-2009, 10:32 PM

I would love to see it happen. That would mean Simms the starter and Freeman backing him up for 2009. Oh gawd how the implosion in Denver makes me giddy.

bdeg · 03-22-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyetony

I would love to see it happen. That would mean Simms the starter and Freeman backing him up for 2009. Oh gawd how the implosion in Denver makes me giddy.

Dungver drafting Freeman in the first would complete this offseason. It'd go down as the greatest ever for Chiefs fans.

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