Teicher:Chiefs should have a short list of top draft pick candidates

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Originally Posted by Frankie

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Chiefs should have a short list of top draft pick candidates
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

Of all the players on Mayock’s list, Curry might make the most sense for the Chiefs. They didn’t get any reliable play from their linebackers last season and lacked a playmaker after trading Jared Allen.

“I’m a big believer that Aaron Curry might be the safest pick in the entire draft,” Mayock said. “I hate to say that, but when you’re sitting at (No.) 3, the thing you can’t afford to do is make a mistake. Worst-case scenario: He’s got to be a good football player. Aaron Curry is that kind of guy.

“He played (strong side) linebacker in college. He dominated the tight end. But I could very easily see him converting to a 3-4 outside linebacker because he can rush the passer well, he drops in coverage well. He’s a fifth-year kid. He’s mature. I just think he’s the safest guy out there.”



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NFL draft guru picks linebacker for Chiefs
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star

Mayock told me on a teleconference Tuesday that he’s projecting Detroit taking Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick and St. Louis selecting Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith with the second choice.

Curry, the Butkus Award winner, would give the Chiefs a much-needed playmaker at outside linebacker, though not necessarily a pass rusher. Curry had 9 1/2 sacks in his four-year career, including 2 1/2 as a senior, but he had six career interceptions, returning all four of his picks for touchdowns in 2007.



WELL WHICH IS IT? IS CURRY A PASS RUSHER OR NOT?

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