***OFFICIAL*** Chief's 2006 DRAFT Thread

Mr. Kotter · 06:31 AM

(Sorry, Parker....96 hours to go, I had to try one; let's see how it goes.....

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Want to talk about Football? Need a break from ChiefsPlanet Madness?

For those just diggin' in, here are a few links which will get you started:

Link to nfl.com's player profiles for the draft:

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles

Link to "DraftPlanet" here at ChiefsPlanet:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Link to a Redskin's site that lists multiple links to various draft sites:

http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm

Okay....

What are your thoughts on the 2006 Draft?

Who should we draft in the first round? Or the later rounds?

Which positions do you think we should target?

Mr. Kotter · 04-25-2006, 01:49 PM

The 2006 NFL Draft is here--finally. Next weekend, the Chiefs will launch the Herman Edwards era with, perhaps, the most important draft they have faced in several years. Every draft is important, but with an aging squad the Chief’s choices next weekend could be the difference between a long rebuilding process and a quick reloading and turn-around.

The Chiefs needs appear to be pretty clear: defensive line, defensive backfield, and wide receiver are the priorities, while depth on the offensive line and Quarterback-of-the-future (QBOTF) should also bear careful consideration. As they send several veterans to their retirements in the next year or two, there are replacements to be groomed in addition to the obvious upgrades they need at several positions.

The future direction of this franchise may very well be determined by the draft choices the Chiefs make next weekend. Edwards has a reputation for being a good judge of talent and had a couple of impressive drafts while head coach of the Jets. Ideally, the Chiefs would like to draft three solid defensive players on the first day. However, the lack of depth in this draft may mean they only get two players who can make contributions early in their careers. The Edwards Era in Chief history would get a major lift with a good draft. Here is hoping it’s a good one!

My two cents if I were in the war room, as if Herm or any of you really care…

My 2006 Mock Draft in brief:
1. (TRADE DOWN to later in Round One) Tamba Hali, DE Penn State
1.a. ALTERNATE PLAN: (Based on Availability: Antonio Cromartie or Ty Hill, if you insist on a CB)
2. Darnell Bing, S USC
3. Dusty Dvorcek, DT Oklahoma
3b. TRADE-DOWN compensation: Jason Avant, WR Michigan
5. Rashad Butler, OT Miami-FL
6. Rashaan Powers-Neal FB Notre Dame
6b. Best Available OG
7. Brad Smith, QB Missouri

I offered more detailed breakdown, here....

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=139316

**Bowser** · 04-25-2006, 01:58 PM

How exactly dowe have two third rounders in your mock? Are you saying we are trading down in the second, and picking up Darnell Bing?

Mr. Kotter · 04-25-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

How exactly dowe have two third rounders in your mock? Are you saying we are trading down in the second, and picking up Darnell Bing?

I'm saying, we trade down in the first for Hali....to pick up the extra third rounder, which we spend on Avant.

DeepSouth · 04-25-2006, 03:00 PM

In the first round they get (and usually take) 15 minutes on the clock. Since the Chiefs are drafting 20th, about what time do you guys think the Chiefs will be on the clock in the 1st round?

**Rain Man** · 04-25-2006, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepSouth

In the first round they get (and usually take) 15 minutes on the clock. Since the Chiefs are drafting 20th, about what time do you guys think the Chiefs will be on the clock in the 1st round?

I would guess about 285 minutes after the draft starts.

ct · 04-25-2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepSouth

In the first round they get (and usually take) 15 minutes on the clock. Since the Chiefs are drafting 20th, about what time do you guys think the Chiefs will be on the clock in the 1st round?

If we stay w/ 20, I'd guess 3:30. If we trade back, I'm guessing we go 6-10 back, so maybe 5:30?

kcfanXIII · 04-25-2006, 03:18 PM

i say trade up for manny lawson, that kid would be the shit opposite jared allen.

Basileus777 · 04-25-2006, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcfanXIII

i say trade up for manny lawson, that kid would be the shit opposite jared allen.

I don't want Lawson, he is way too undersized. IMO Lawson is too small to be anything other than a Robert Mathis type situational pass rusher in the 4-3.

Skyy God · 04-25-2006, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basileus777

I don't want Lawson, he is way too undersized. IMO Lawson is too small to be anything other than a Robert Mathis type situational pass rusher in the 4-3.

No way Lawson is undersized. At 6'5"/240, he's the same size as Freak and Jason Taylor when they came into the league. He should be able to bulk up to 265 and eventually be an adequate run defender.

Robert Mathis is 6'2"/235. I rest my case.

Mr. Kotter · 04-25-2006, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pittsie

No way Lawson is undersized. At 6'5"/240, he's the same size as Freak and Jason Taylor when they came into the league. He should be able to bulk up to 265 and eventually be an adequate run defender.

Robert Mathis is 6'2"/235. I rest my case.

Supposedly he is already near 260. The question is, does he still have the quickness at the higher weight.

58-4ever · 04-25-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Supposedly he is already near 260. The question is, does he still have the quickness at the higher weight.

He ran the fastest DL 40 at the combine.

Skyy God · 04-25-2006, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Supposedly he is already near 260. The question is, does he still have the quickness at the higher weight.

As of the combine, his highest weight was 247. FYI, Lawson was voted most valuable NC State defensive lineman.

http://www.atlantafalcons.com/team/article.jsp?id=11113

Oregon chief · 04-25-2006, 03:19 PM

what about derek hagen in the second round if he is there?

Spicy McHaggis · 04-25-2006, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oregon chief

what about derek hagen in the second round if he is there?

He's one of the few that the offseason swayed my opinion of. He couldn't catch anything at the Senior Bowl and I think there are going to be plenty of guys left that are a better value. I'm more of a fan of Martin Nance in a later round if the Chiefs want that possession type reciever.

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Mr. Kotter Self Ban Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In some's minds... Casino cash: $3184285	*OFFICIAL* Chief's 2006 DRAFT Thread (Sorry, Parker....96 hours to go, I had to try one; let's see how it goes.....) Want to talk about Football? *Need a break from ChiefsPlanet Madness?* For those just diggin' in, here are a few links which will get you started: Link to nfl.com's player profiles for the draft: http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles Link to "DraftPlanet" here at ChiefsPlanet: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/forumdisplay.php?f=29 Link to a Redskin's site that lists multiple links to various draft sites: http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm Okay.... What are your thoughts on the 2006 Draft? Who should we draft in the first round? Or the later rounds? Which positions do you think we should target? Last edited by Mr. Kotter; 04-27-2006 at 06:31 AM..
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Mr. Kotter Self Ban Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: In some's minds... Casino cash: $3184285	The 2006 NFL Draft is here--finally. Next weekend, the Chiefs will launch the Herman Edwards era with, perhaps, the most important draft they have faced in several years. Every draft is important, but with an aging squad the Chief’s choices next weekend could be the difference between a long rebuilding process and a quick reloading and turn-around. The Chiefs needs appear to be pretty clear: defensive line, defensive backfield, and wide receiver are the priorities, while depth on the offensive line and Quarterback-of-the-future (QBOTF) should also bear careful consideration. As they send several veterans to their retirements in the next year or two, there are replacements to be groomed in addition to the obvious upgrades they need at several positions. The future direction of this franchise may very well be determined by the draft choices the Chiefs make next weekend. Edwards has a reputation for being a good judge of talent and had a couple of impressive drafts while head coach of the Jets. Ideally, the Chiefs would like to draft three solid defensive players on the first day. However, the lack of depth in this draft may mean they only get two players who can make contributions early in their careers. The Edwards Era in Chief history would get a major lift with a good draft. Here is hoping it’s a good one! My two cents if I were in the war room, as if Herm or any of you really care… My 2006 Mock Draft in brief: 1. (TRADE DOWN to later in Round One) Tamba Hali, DE Penn State 1.a. ALTERNATE PLAN: (Based on Availability: Antonio Cromartie or Ty Hill, if you insist on a CB) 2. Darnell Bing, S USC 3. Dusty Dvorcek, DT Oklahoma 3b. TRADE-DOWN compensation: Jason Avant, WR Michigan 5. Rashad Butler, OT Miami-FL 6. Rashaan Powers-Neal FB Notre Dame 6b. Best Available OG 7. Brad Smith, QB Missouri I offered more detailed breakdown, here.... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=139316 __________________ Movin' On... Last edited by Mr. Kotter; 04-25-2006 at 02:13 PM..
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