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**The Franchise** · 12-18-2008, 11:05 AM

Nothing has changed.

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
There's a parade scheduled in Kansas City! No, the Chiefs haven't won the Super Bowl. Get real. The public is celebrating the fact that their team finally registered a sack in more than a month. And not just one sack - three sacks in one game!

The Chiefs foolishly traded away Jared Allen prior to the 2008 Draft, while moving Tamba Hali to right end failed miserably. Hali, now back at left end, needs a dominant pass-rusher across from him to once again play at his 2007 level.

That man can be Brian Orakpo. In 11 games, Orakpo had 15.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, as he's established himself as the premier defensive end in this draft class. Kansas City's young defense would greatly benefit from having him rushing the opposing quarterback.

Offensive line is the only other option now that Tyler Thigpen has emerged as a promising quarterback. As Tony Gonzalez said, "It would be a disgrace if [Thigpen's] not the starting quarterback next year."

By the way, I saw that one of ESPN's draft guys had Aaron Maybin, a defensive end from Penn State, going in this slot. That's great, except Maybin already told the media and coaching staff he's coming back for his redshirt junior year. Maybin could ultimately declare, and if he does, he'll go top five. For now, he won't be in my mock.

34. Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Mack, C, California
More than half of Kansas City's roster needs to be upgraded. You can include the center position, currently occupied by Rudy Niswanger.

67. Kansas City Chiefs: Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU
Napoleon Harris was Kansas City's middle linebacker when the season began. That failed miserably, as Harris was cut a few weeks ago. Pat Thomas took Harris' spot, and based on Kansas City's defensive rankings - click here for accurate NFL Run, Pass Defensive Rankings - it hasn't exactly worked out too well.

Derrick Johnson recently moved to inside linebacker. I don't think that's going to end well. This position needs to be addressed.

12-18-2008, 11:05 AM	#11
The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2065047	Nothing has changed. 3. Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas There's a parade scheduled in Kansas City! No, the Chiefs haven't won the Super Bowl. Get real. The public is celebrating the fact that their team finally registered a sack in more than a month. And not just one sack - three sacks in one game! The Chiefs foolishly traded away Jared Allen prior to the 2008 Draft, while moving Tamba Hali to right end failed miserably. Hali, now back at left end, needs a dominant pass-rusher across from him to once again play at his 2007 level. That man can be Brian Orakpo. In 11 games, Orakpo had 15.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, as he's established himself as the premier defensive end in this draft class. Kansas City's young defense would greatly benefit from having him rushing the opposing quarterback. Offensive line is the only other option now that Tyler Thigpen has emerged as a promising quarterback. As Tony Gonzalez said, "It would be a disgrace if [Thigpen's] not the starting quarterback next year." By the way, I saw that one of ESPN's draft guys had Aaron Maybin, a defensive end from Penn State, going in this slot. That's great, except Maybin already told the media and coaching staff he's coming back for his redshirt junior year. Maybin could ultimately declare, and if he does, he'll go top five. For now, he won't be in my mock. 34. Kansas City Chiefs: Alex Mack, C, California More than half of Kansas City's roster needs to be upgraded. You can include the center position, currently occupied by Rudy Niswanger. 67. Kansas City Chiefs: Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU Napoleon Harris was Kansas City's middle linebacker when the season began. That failed miserably, as Harris was cut a few weeks ago. Pat Thomas took Harris' spot, and based on Kansas City's defensive rankings - click here for accurate NFL Run, Pass Defensive Rankings - it hasn't exactly worked out too well. Derrick Johnson recently moved to inside linebacker. I don't think that's going to end well. This position needs to be addressed.
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