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**Tribal Warfare** · 04-08-2009, 08:04 PM

Belichick disciples cloud top five; Draft audibles

By Nolan Nawrocki
April 8, 2009

With barely two weeks to go before the draft takes place, most teams have entered final draft meetings to properly set their boards before final character and medical meetings allow the board to bleed, as red strikes are crossed through names, draft cards are flipped upside down or removed altogether.
Virginia OLT Eugene Monroe

Virginia OLT Eugene Monroe
The top of the draft is beginning to shape up, with Matthew Stafford and a pair of blind-side protectors — Baylor’s Jason Smith and Virginia’s Eugene Monroe — all in heavy consideration at the top of the draft and expected to fit into the top five.

However, the presence of new Chiefs GM Scott Pioli and Browns head coach Eric Mangini — two tight-lipped, guarded Bill Belichick disciples — near the top of the draft order has left observers only guessing at what might happen in the top five, creating as much uncertainty at the top of the draft as ever.

There's a leaguewide perception that Aaron Curry is being prized by the Chiefs at No. 3 because he is such a safe choice. However, the way we hear it, the Chiefs will be in the big-man sweepstakes, with the new regime being driven by the need to draft someone who can protect new QB Matt Cassel and thereby enhance his chance of success.

If Stafford is selected first overall as expected, it would force either Smith or Monroe into the Chiefs’ hands. Monroe played for Al Groh, who worked with Pioli and new K.C. head coach Todd Haley previously in New York with the Jets, and shares a playing history with Chiefs OLT Branden Albert. Reuniting the two would be a very natural fit. If Smith happened to fall, the Chiefs could leave Albert on the left side and kick ORT Damion McIntosh inside to guard, significantly improving the pocket.

Saccopoo · 04-09-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Crush

Abominations 1:23 - It was then in the darkest hour that I saw a star fall from Heaven unto the Bottomless Pit and a LT emerged from the mist. Yea, it was then that I knew that the 3rd Pick of 32 was wasted in the name of the RT.

Best one yet by far.

htismaqe · 04-09-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Saccogoo

It's as relevant and likely as the Chiefs picking Sanchez or Stafford, and you know it. Probably more so actually.

I never said it was relevant, or possible.

It's just stupid. And it makes me want to puke.

htismaqe · 04-09-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

One of two scenarios are at play.

Either KC does think Monroe is better than Albert and may be willing to flip them; or

They think Cincy or somebody else will want to move up and take Monroe so they are feigning interest.

I sincerely hope it's the latter.

kcbubb · 04-09-2009, 09:44 AM

I would rather pick Monroe than Sanchez.

Think about this. When the Chiefs had the BEST offense in the NFL, they had Trent Green, Priest Holmes and Eddie Kennison at three of the most important positions on offense. All three were serviceable at best without a great offensive line.

Not my first choice, but I don't think it would be terrible.

Mr. Krab · 04-09-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

no shit

mcintosh at guard?

reeruned

You would know more than Pioli.

kcbubb · 04-09-2009, 10:07 AM

McIntosh does have a few starts at guard. I would think that he wouldn't be quick enough play guard, but he does have some experience at it.

bdeg · 04-09-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

McIntosh does have a few starts at guard. I would think that he wouldn't be quick enough play guard, but he does have some experience at it.

He has no drive, he would get overpowered. He wouldn't open a hole all season. I wouldn't be worried about his quickness in passblocking, but he would get bullrushed straight into the qb constantly.

htismaqe · 04-09-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

I would rather pick Monroe than Sanchez.

Think about this. When the Chiefs had the BEST offense in the NFL, they had Trent Green, Priest Holmes and Eddie Kennison at three of the most important positions on offense. All three were serviceable at best without a great offensive line.

Not my first choice, but I don't think it would be terrible.

And they had ONE first round draft pick on the offensive line. ONE. And it wasnt' even ours. Will Shields, like ALOT of superior offensive guards, was a MID-ROUND PICK.

The idea that we'd move Albert, after the rookie season he had, is just preposterous. You don't **** with potential greatness. Ever.

SBK · 04-09-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

I would rather pick Monroe than Sanchez.

Think about this. When the Chiefs had the BEST offense in the NFL, they had Trent Green, Priest Holmes and Eddie Kennison at three of the most important positions on offense. All three were serviceable at best without a great offensive line.

Not my first choice, but I don't think it would be terrible.

I enjoyed celebrating all those Super Bowl wins too!!

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-09-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

McIntosh does have a few starts at guard. I would think that he wouldn't be quick enough play guard, but he does have some experience at it.

It has more to do with the fact that he's a terrible run blocker.

His lack of speed is another issue altogether.

McIntosh at guard = EPIC FAIL.

ChiefsCountry · 04-09-2009, 11:01 AM

San Diego and Miami already tried to have him play guard and he failed. Besides we have Goff and Waters at guard no need to move McSuck there. I wish people would use their ****ing brains on that.

**The Franchise** · 04-09-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

San Diego and Miami already tried to have him play guard and he failed. Besides we have Goff and Waters at guard no need to move McSuck there. I wish people would use their ****ing brains on that.

McIntosh has one place and one place only. On the FA market with no calls coming in.

kcbubb · 04-09-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SBK

I enjoyed celebrating all those Super Bowl wins too!!

that was obviously bc of the defense not the offense. if any of Vermeils drafts would have been good, we could have had a chance.

SBK · 04-09-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

that was obviously bc of the defense not the offense. if any of Vermeils drafts would have been good, we could have had a chance.

The point is with an all world O line we didn't win dick.

milkman · 04-11-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

that was obviously bc of the defense not the offense. if any of Vermeils drafts would have been good, we could have had a chance.

Meanwhile Peyton Manning and the Colts have been successful for a decade, winning a lot more games than they've lost, winning playoff games, and winning the SB, all while having a mediocre or worse defense throughout.

The Steelers, last year, won a SB with a crappy O-Line.

04-08-2009, 08:04 PM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2957187	PFW: The Way We Hear It — draft edition Belichick disciples cloud top five; Draft audibles By Nolan Nawrocki April 8, 2009 With barely two weeks to go before the draft takes place, most teams have entered final draft meetings to properly set their boards before final character and medical meetings allow the board to bleed, as red strikes are crossed through names, draft cards are flipped upside down or removed altogether. Virginia OLT Eugene Monroe Virginia OLT Eugene Monroe The top of the draft is beginning to shape up, with Matthew Stafford and a pair of blind-side protectors — Baylor’s Jason Smith and Virginia’s Eugene Monroe — all in heavy consideration at the top of the draft and expected to fit into the top five. However, the presence of new Chiefs GM Scott Pioli and Browns head coach Eric Mangini — two tight-lipped, guarded Bill Belichick disciples — near the top of the draft order has left observers only guessing at what might happen in the top five, creating as much uncertainty at the top of the draft as ever. There's a leaguewide perception that Aaron Curry is being prized by the Chiefs at No. 3 because he is such a safe choice. However, the way we hear it, the Chiefs will be in the big-man sweepstakes, with the new regime being driven by the need to draft someone who can protect new QB Matt Cassel and thereby enhance his chance of success. If Stafford is selected first overall as expected, it would force either Smith or Monroe into the Chiefs’ hands. Monroe played for Al Groh, who worked with Pioli and new K.C. head coach Todd Haley previously in New York with the Jets, and shares a playing history with Chiefs OLT Branden Albert. Reuniting the two would be a very natural fit. If Smith happened to fall, the Chiefs could leave Albert on the left side and kick ORT Damion McIntosh inside to guard, significantly improving the pocket.
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04-09-2009, 09:44 AM	#34
kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $5026719	I would rather pick Monroe than Sanchez. Think about this. When the Chiefs had the BEST offense in the NFL, they had Trent Green, Priest Holmes and Eddie Kennison at three of the most important positions on offense. All three were serviceable at best without a great offensive line. Not my first choice, but I don't think it would be terrible.
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04-09-2009, 10:07 AM	#36
kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $5026719	McIntosh does have a few starts at guard. I would think that he wouldn't be quick enough play guard, but he does have some experience at it.
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ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1551248	San Diego and Miami already tried to have him play guard and he failed. Besides we have Goff and Waters at guard no need to move McSuck there. I wish people would use their ****ing brains on that.
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