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

[Frankie]

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1028585.html
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.”



http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1028419.html
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?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Frankie

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1028585.html
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.”



http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1028419.html
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?

This might be your best post ever, Frankie.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

This might be your best post ever, Frankie.

Yep, excellent work.

[RedThat]

gotta really look at this from a whole broad perspective. i see to many minds out there fixated towards this whole "franchise qb" thing. Just keep in mind, like Pioli said, teams win championships.

i know a lot of fans here want the "quarterback", but you also have to remember it ain't just the "quarterback", it's about the whole team in general. Lets be real here, this team was gawd awful last season not just at 1 specific position but throughout various positions of the team. It showed clearly. We have many needs positions wise as far as im concerned and anyway or player that Pioli and crew can bring in here to contribute to make this football team better we should be grateful for that alone.

The best bet is to go with position of need along with bpa. I think Pioli is gonna try to trade down if he can to try and accumulate as many picks as he can. This is about drafting well overall and not just about who you're gonna take at #3.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by RedBull

gotta really look at this from a whole broad perspective. i see to many minds out there fixated towards this whole "franchise qb" thing. Just keep in mind, like Pioli said, teams win championships.

i know a lot of fans here want the "quarterback", but you also have to remember it ain't just the "quarterback", it's about the whole team in general. Lets be real here, this team was gawd awful last season not just at 1 specific position but throughout various positions of the team. It showed clearly. We have many needs positions wise as far as im concerned and anyway or player that Pioli and crew can bring in here to contribute to make this football team better we should be grateful for that alone.

The best bet is to go with position of need along with bpa. I think Pioli is gonna try to trade down if he can to try and accumulate as many picks as he can. This is about drafting well overall and not just about who you're gonna take at #3.

We're not drafting to make a play off run in 2009. We'll be drafting more defensive players in next years draft.
And Ooga-Booga willing, we make a legit run in 2011.

Get it in to your system; that's how we're rollin'.

[RedThat]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

We're not drafting to make a play off run in 2009. We'll be drafting more defensive players in next years draft.
And Ooga-Booga willing, we make a legit run in 2011.

Get it in to your system; that's how we're rollin'.

One thing I love about the NFL, parody.

In this league that works either for you or against you.

There is no telling what could happen? We could be a REALLY improved team next year. Or, we could stay status quo the same, or, we could improve slowly.

I would've never thought the Dolphins would go from 1-15 one year to 11-5 the following year.

i just want improvement regardless. Im looking at this draft in that way. Eventually I want to see the Chiefs win a bowl someday in my lifetime. What I do believe now, and it has me thoroughly convinced is that a team could be turned around in 1 year very rapidly and make the playoffs. Miami gave me some sort of belief in that regard.

And I also believe regardless what people or the so called experts/gurus say that there isn't any real good defensive players in this draft? I say that could be all just a crap shoot. You just never know? I find a lot of times that a lot of people and experts comments are primarily directed towards the top prospects in the country. Thats where a majority of the focus and attention is. Sure, thats why its easy to say this draft is weak for defense.

But I believe its who you "FIND" in the later rounds whether it's defense or offense. And that's what i would love to see.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by RedBull

One thing I love about the NFL, parody.

In this league that works either for you or against you.

There is no telling what could happen? We could be a REALLY improved team next year. Or, we could stay status quo the same, or, we could improve slowly.

I would've never thought the Dolphins would go from 1-15 one year to 11-5 the following year.

i just want improvement regardless. Im looking at this draft in that way. Eventually I want to see the Chiefs win a bowl someday in my lifetime. What I do believe now, and it has me thoroughly convinced is that a team could be turned around in 1 year very rapidly and make the playoffs. Miami gave me some sort of belief in that regard.

And I also believe regardless what people or the so called experts/gurus say that there isn't any real good defensive players in this draft? I say that could be all just a crap shoot. You just never know? I find a lot of times that a lot of people and experts comments are primarily directed towards the top prospects in the country. Thats where a majority of the focus and attention is. Sure, thats why its easy to say this draft is weak for defense.

But I believe its who you "FIND" in the later rounds whether it's defense or offense. And that's what i would love to see.

Well, first off, the "parody" left the building with Herm and Carl.

If we had a few more vets we could probably do a Miami turnaround in 09', but we're really starting from scratch for the very most part.

[RedThat]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Well, first off, the "parody" left the building with Herm and Carl.

If we had a few more vets we could probably do a Miami turnaround in 09', but we're really starting from scratch for the very most part.

Well, I hope parody entered the building with pioli and haley.

Heres hoping to a good season.

[orange]

Originally Posted by RedBull

One thing I love about the NFL, parody.

That's more funny - and true - than you know.

[OnTheWarpath15]

If I have the choice between a fast turnaround like Miami, who has no structure in place to maintain that W/L record and progressively go deeper in the playoffs, or be a team that is built specifically to win a championship, then continue to compete for a championship, I'll take the latter.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

If I have the choice between a fast turnaround like Miami, who has no structure in place to maintain that W/L record and progressively go deeper in the playoffs, or be a team that is built specifically to win a championship, then continue to compete for a championship, I'll take the latter.

Of course. That said, if they end up back in the playoffs again it's going to raise some eyebrows and some questions.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Of course. That said, if they end up back in the playoffs again it's going to raise some eyebrows and some questions.

It's only going to raise eyebrows if they not only get into the playoffs, but actually win a game or two.

Which is not going to happen.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

It's only going to raise eyebrows if they not only get into the playoffs, but actually win a game or two.

Which is not going to happen.

I'm not trying to defend "the Miami way", but can you, after this season, look across the NFL and show me a lock on the Championship games for both divisions next year?

I sure as **** can't.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

I'm not trying to defend "the Miami way", but can you, after this season, look across the NFL and show me a lock on the Championship games for both divisions next year?

I sure as **** can't.

A lock?

Of course not.

But there are teams that barring serious injuries have set themselves up to be in the hunt EVERY year.

And that's the goal.

[RedThat]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

If I have the choice between a fast turnaround like Miami, who has no structure in place to maintain that W/L record and progressively go deeper in the playoffs, or be a team that is built specifically to win a championship, then continue to compete for a championship, I'll take the latter.

You don't think Miami can get any better? Your post pretty much says that.

You don't think there is room for improvement? there is always room for improvement for ANY football team.

There is always room to find certain structures/pieces in place or I should key components to building your team and making it stronger. they CAN get better Regardless of their record or situation on their team, provided that they have excellent people that work in their pro personnel department who do a good job in evaluation and scouting.

so don't count out the fact that they can't compete and be a better team because you never know.