Chiefs Taking LT Monroe at #3 - the one thing I haven't seen anybody mention...

htismaqe · 03-23-2009, 12:36 PM

I posted this on a couple of threads but it seemed to get lost and I thought it's worthy of discussion.

I see alot of people suggesting that we just move Albert to OG or RT. Well, what are we going to do if Albert beats out Monroe for the LT spot?

Monroe is a pure LT. He's not suited for guard or RT. Albert CAN move, but why would you move him if he's the best LT on the roster? We'd be making a sacrifice at THE MOST IMPORTANT position on the line when we could just as easily (and MUCH less expensively) get an OG or RT later in the draft.

It's something to think about. Alot of the people suggesting we take Monroe are the same people that have a problem with drafting Stafford or Sanchez because Cassel is, in their mind, the starter.

**Buehler445** · 03-23-2009, 12:40 PM

Good point htis. I am personally very much NOT in favor of moving Albert.
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**alpha_omega** · 03-23-2009, 12:47 PM

We have our franchise left tackle....Albert! IMO, we should leave it that way.

Brock · 03-23-2009, 12:53 PM

These types of ideas are mostly floated by the "anything but a QB" crowd.

Chiefnj2 · 03-23-2009, 12:54 PM

Monroe beat out Albert for the LOT in college. He can likely do it at this level. Who's to say he can't play RT or G if need be?

Mecca · 03-23-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Monroe beat out Albert for the LOT in college. He can likely do it at this level. Who's to say he can't play RT or G if need be?

Why are you offensive line obsessed?

Chiefnj2 · 03-23-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Why are you offensive line obsessed?

First, if you don't want to discuss OL then I would suggest you stay out of threads titled "Chiefs taking LT Monroe at #3".

Second, I'm not obsessed with OL. I happen to recognize that two of the top four prospects this year are LOTs and that makes them worthy of discussion when KC has the third pick in the draft.

htismaqe · 03-23-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Monroe beat out Albert for the LOT in college. He can likely do it at this level. Who's to say he can't play RT or G if need be?

Monroe didn't beat out Albert. Albert was moved while Ferguson was still there. They left him there because Monroe couldn't play anywhere else.

kcbubb · 03-23-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Monroe didn't beat out Albert. Albert was moved while Ferguson was still there. They left him there because Monroe couldn't play anywhere else.

that's funny.

LT is the most difficult position to play. and with Monroe's feet, he could play anywhere on the line except center.

keg in kc · 03-23-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

that's funny.

LT is the most difficult position to play. and with Monroe's feet, he could play anywhere on the line except center.

It may be funny, but it's also true.

htismaqe · 03-23-2009, 01:27 PM

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that's funny.

LT is the most difficult position to play. and with Monroe's feet, he could play anywhere on the line except center.

Monroe doesn't have the strength or leverage to play OG or RT. Lacks lower body strength.

You wanna suggest Ryan Clady could play RT or guard?

Chiefnj2 · 03-23-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Monroe didn't beat out Albert. Albert was moved while Ferguson was still there. They left him there because Monroe couldn't play anywhere else.

They were both freshmen when Brick was starting at LOT. Monroe beat Albert out as the backup LOT. Albert played LG and Monroe RG that first year.

Maybe you'll take Scott Wright's word over mine:

"This guy was the reason Branden Albert was playing inside at guard rather than outside at left tackle ..."

htismaqe · 03-23-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

They were both freshmen when Brick was starting at LOT. Monroe beat Albert out as the backup LOT. Albert played LG and Monroe RG that first year.

Maybe you'll take Scott Wright's word over mine:

"This guy was the reason Branden Albert was playing inside at guard rather than outside at left tackle ..."

Albert is the starting LT right now and he's already proven he can play at an above adequate level. In order for the Chiefs to justify moving him, they surely have to believe they can UPGRADE. If they can't, why make the move? You're cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Chiefnj2 · 03-23-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Albert is the starting LT right now and he's already proven he can play at an above adequate level. In order for the Chiefs to justify moving him, they surely have to believe they can UPGRADE. If they can't, why make the move? You're cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Correct. Who is to say they don't think Monroe is an upgrade?

bdeg · 03-23-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

They were both freshmen when Brick was starting at LOT. Monroe beat Albert out as the backup LOT. Albert played LG and Monroe RG that first year.

Maybe you'll take Scott Wright's word over mine:

"This guy was the reason Branden Albert was playing inside at guard rather than outside at left tackle ..."

Wright oversimplified.

I wish I could find a legit source to argue this.

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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8069900	Taking LT Monroe at #3 - the one thing I haven't seen anybody mention... I posted this on a couple of threads but it seemed to get lost and I thought it's worthy of discussion. I see alot of people suggesting that we just move Albert to OG or RT. Well, what are we going to do if Albert beats out Monroe for the LT spot? Monroe is a pure LT. He's not suited for guard or RT. Albert CAN move, but why would you move him if he's the best LT on the roster? We'd be making a sacrifice at THE MOST IMPORTANT position on the line when we could just as easily (and MUCH less expensively) get an OG or RT later in the draft. It's something to think about. Alot of the people suggesting we take Monroe are the same people that have a problem with drafting Stafford or Sanchez because Cassel is, in their mind, the starter.
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