The Case for Using Prime Resources on an Elite RB

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by O.city

Would you draft a OL that high this year? If he's there at our pick I probably would but man.

We really need some draft luck on the D. They need a real blue chipper in the middle at ILB and those generally aren't available where we're picking.

No.

I'd continue to roll with JAGs on the interior and rely on Mahomes ability to use his legs to find space and still make throws. We have limited capital and while I'd love to give him premier talent everywhere, protect him with top-end lineman and also fix the defense, we just can't.

The defense being better and allowing us to be a little less aggressive on offense would do a lot to keep him from getting hit as often and do more on the scoreboard.

I wouldn't completely disregard the OL but it would be similar to the LDT approach (and the McKenzie pick) - take some late guys with standout physical attributes and try to coach them up. Just keep washing them through every year and if 1 out of every 4 pan out, you'll be okay there.

The issue is gonna be at tackle. Those you can't just **** around with and sooner or later we'll run out of money to keep paying Schwartz and Fisher. We're gonna need a high pedigree T at some point that can come in and start in year 2 at worst. If that's not something we look at this year, it probably needs to be next year.

I just don't think that's an area that 'needs to be fixed' right this very minute. Our tackles are fine. They aren't perfect but they're better than most.