Babb:Chiefs’ draft focuses on future instead of quick fixes

[milkman]

I don't agree with the whole thought process.

We are solid at most starting positions, but if one goes down, and he is replaced by a developmental project, then that position is ****ed.

We are at the point where depth should be the focus of many of the picks, but we should be focusing on guys that are ready to compete now.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by milkman

I don't agree with the whole thought process.

We are solid at most starting positions, but if one goes down, and he is replaced by a developmental project, then that position is ****ed.

We are at the point where depth should be the focus of many of the picks, but we should be focusing on guys that are ready to compete now.

Exactly.

You know how you get quality depth?

By drafting the best player available.

Worst case scenario is that you've just drafted quality depth.

Best case is that one of your starting 22 became a backup.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by milkman

I don't agree with the whole thought process.

We are solid at most starting positions, but if one goes down, and he is replaced by a developmental project, then that position is ****ed.

We are at the point where depth should be the focus of many of the picks, but we should be focusing on guys that are ready to compete now.

Wow what a shock, you are spewing Fat Scott's talking points that the Chiefs don't have any immediate needs to fill on the roster.

Teams like the NY Giants don't have immediate needs and can afford to draft strictly for depth in the early parts ot he draft.

Teams like the Chiefs who are coming off a 7-9 season and set the franchise record for fewest points scored per game don't have that luxury.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by milkman

I don't agree with the whole thought process.

We are solid at most starting positions, but if one goes down, and he is replaced by a developmental project, then that position is ****ed.

We are at the point where depth should be the focus of many of the picks, but we should be focusing on guys that are ready to compete now.

I agree but I think we got some players who will be ready to compete and contribute right away.

They'll work hard to have Poe starting at NT by the start of the season and Davis doesn't have to start but he'll compete with Lilja to be the starter. He wil be a starter one day soon.

Menzie could come in and start just like Arenas did but again he doesn't have too and he'll get playing time in subs and STs.

Wylie will immediately compete to be the return man.
Our RBs are still thin so Gray will have a good chance to get some carries. He could end up a steady in the rotation if he does well.


We drafted for depth but we didn't just draft a bunch of backups.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by milkman

I don't agree with the whole thought process.

We are solid at most starting positions, but if one goes down, and he is replaced by a developmental project, then that position is ****ed.

We are at the point where depth should be the focus of many of the picks, but we should be focusing on guys that are ready to compete now.

who is a developmental project? you do realize Jeff Allen is a projected STARTING NFL talent on on much shittier teams he would be a DAY 1 starter?

here he is 2nd string swing blocker emergency case scenario. OR if he is that good as projected, he comes into camp, shits on people and they HAVE to start him. He is not a project.

the other lineman is a little more of a project, but again Jeff Allen is ahead of him. So for 6th and 7th lineman it's not bad.

As for the fast turd WR or Cyrus Gray, those guys are literally going to compete just to make the team better, it would take 2-3 injuries for them to get significant playing time. Gray and Wylie's skillsets could push McCluster to inactive duties on Sunday

and Menzie is the best safety depth we've seen in two years from day 1. He's better than Sabby and McGraw before even stepping onto the field.