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**The Franchise** · 11-10-2008, 03:06 PM

November 6th 2008.

1st round - Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
If you're not a Chiefs fan, chances are you won't know this. OK, guess how many sacks Kansas City's defense has as a whole this season.

Fifteen? Way off. Ten? Nope. Five? Not even!

The Chiefs have four sacks on the year! Four freaking sacks! They 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. Through nine games, Orakpo has 13.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 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.

Quarterback was an option, but Tyler Thigpen has played extremely well the past two weeks, so the Chiefs could have something with him.

2nd round - Kansas City Chiefs: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
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.

3rd round - Kansas City Chiefs: Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State
If Tyler Thigpen keeps improving and proves to be Kansas City's quarterback of the future, he'll need another receiver to throw to besides Dwayne Bowe. Bowe and Derrick Williams would be an awesome receiver combination, assuming the latter pans out.

Spicy McHaggis · 12-19-2008, 12:30 AM

I'd like to see KC take a look at Kraig Urbik OG/RT in the middle rounds. I've gotten to see him play for a couple of seasons and the guy is a big reason Wisconsin was able to have any sort of offensive success despite lacking some talent at the skill positions.

BigChiefFan · 12-19-2008, 11:08 AM

I like the first two picks of that mock Warpath-I seriously considered Mack as the Chiefs 2nd round pick, as well. I think Orako is going to be damn good, too. We need to upgrade both positions, but we also get good value out of both picks. We can do better than Ellerbe, though.

aturnis · 12-19-2008, 05:50 PM

I personally wonder if the 2nd is too high for a center. It's commonly thought to be the easiest spot to play on the O-line. What about right tackle or right guard?

EyePod · 12-19-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by googlegoogle

nfldraftdog.com/2009_NFL_Draft/brian_orakpo.htm

Read the link Orakpo fans. Sounds like Tamba Hali.

No burst or quickness?

Athleticism? NO WAY. M.Johnson is a freak and has SPEED.

NO TO ORAKPO

Yeah, I really like Johnson.

milkman · 12-20-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

I'd like to see KC take a look at Kraig Urbik OG/RT in the middle rounds. I've gotten to see him play for a couple of seasons and the guy is a big reason Wisconsin was able to have any sort of offensive success despite lacking some talent at the skill positions.

I'm a big fan of Urbik also.

If one of the top LBs somehow fell to the 2nd round and we got Urbik in the third and Fenuki Tupou out of Oregon in the 4th, I'd feel pretty good about this draft.

aturnis · 12-21-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

I'm a big fan of Urbik also.

If one of the top LBs somehow fell to the 2nd round and we got Urbik in the third and Fenuki Tupou out of Oregon in the 4th, I'd feel pretty good about this draft.

Some think Urbik may fall to the 4th. What do you think?

milkman · 12-21-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

Some think Urbik may fall to the 4th. What do you think?

It's really hard to say, especially this early, but I don't see him getting out of the third round at this point.

Ultra Peanut · 12-27-2008, 09:36 PM

Orakpo + Mack would be an automagical sexy time.

bowener · 12-28-2008, 03:47 AM

What is the early verdict on Dorsey's old teammate Tyson Jackson, DE. He's big and fast, just wondered what the knocks are on him.

Mecca · 12-29-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bowener

What is the early verdict on Dorsey's old teammate Tyson Jackson, DE. He's big and fast, just wondered what the knocks are on him.

Do you really want a 290lb end.....at the NFL level he's a 3-4 guy.

KcGopher · 12-30-2008, 02:13 PM

despite how bad our defense was i still think we need to go QB (or OL) in the first round. thigpen is not the answer.

aturnis · 12-30-2008, 02:32 PM

oh no! new guy!

aturnis · 01-01-2009, 02:04 PM

Update -

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
Still Brian Orakpo. I've seen some mocks with a quarterback going here, but since I don't think Sam Bradford will declare, that's not really an option.

Not that it should be anyway - Tyler Thigpen has done a really remarkable job this year, commanding Kansas City's offense to 21.6 points per game ever since taking over as the full-time starter on Oct. 26. I know he's guilty of a lot of turnovers, but this was essentially his rookie year. He'll continue to get better.

Besides, if you have a lot of holes like the Chiefs do, why would you upgrade one of your strengths? It makes no sense, especially considering how bad the defense is. Kansas City had just 10 sacks on the year!

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.

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: Max Unger, C, Oregon
More than half of Kansas City's roster needs to be upgraded. You can include the center position, currently occupied by Rudy Niswanger.

Pick change; previously Alex Mack, C

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.

aturnis · 01-01-2009, 02:05 PM

Steelers stole Alex Mack. ****ing Thieves.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-01-2009, 02:59 PM

Wow.

That's a HUGE jump for Unger. Most mocks/scouts had him as a late 3rd/early 4th guy.

Dude is versatile - can play every position on the line.

11-10-2008, 03:06 PM
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12-19-2008, 12:30 AM	#31
Spicy McHaggis Keep 'er Movin' Join Date: Sep 2004 Casino cash: $9905359	I'd like to see KC take a look at Kraig Urbik OG/RT in the middle rounds. I've gotten to see him play for a couple of seasons and the guy is a big reason Wisconsin was able to have any sort of offensive success despite lacking some talent at the skill positions. __________________ “We want players who are big, strong, smart, fast, tough and disciplined,” Pioli said, finally bringing an end to the era of Chiefs executives who searched desperately for players who are small, weak, stupid, slow, fragile and unruly.
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12-19-2008, 11:08 AM	#32
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12-19-2008, 05:50 PM	#33
aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	I personally wonder if the 2nd is too high for a center. It's commonly thought to be the easiest spot to play on the O-line. What about right tackle or right guard?
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12-27-2008, 09:36 PM	#38
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12-28-2008, 03:47 AM	#39
bowener BAMF! Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $9549897	What is the early verdict on Dorsey's old teammate Tyson Jackson, DE. He's big and fast, just wondered what the knocks are on him. __________________ Main Entry: bowe·ner Pronunciation: \ˈbō-nər\ Function: noun Date: circa 2007
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12-30-2008, 02:13 PM	#41
KcGopher Starter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $10004900	despite how bad our defense was i still think we need to go QB (or OL) in the first round. thigpen is not the answer.
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12-30-2008, 02:32 PM	#42
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01-01-2009, 02:04 PM	#43
aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	Update - 3. Kansas City Chiefs: Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas Still Brian Orakpo. I've seen some mocks with a quarterback going here, but since I don't think Sam Bradford will declare, that's not really an option. Not that it should be anyway - Tyler Thigpen has done a really remarkable job this year, commanding Kansas City's offense to 21.6 points per game ever since taking over as the full-time starter on Oct. 26. I know he's guilty of a lot of turnovers, but this was essentially his rookie year. He'll continue to get better. Besides, if you have a lot of holes like the Chiefs do, why would you upgrade one of your strengths? It makes no sense, especially considering how bad the defense is. Kansas City had just 10 sacks on the year! 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. 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: Max Unger, C, Oregon More than half of Kansas City's roster needs to be upgraded. You can include the center position, currently occupied by Rudy Niswanger. Pick change; previously Alex Mack, C 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.
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01-01-2009, 02:05 PM	#44
aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	Steelers stole Alex Mack. ****ing Thieves.
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01-01-2009, 02:59 PM	#45
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2051115	Wow. That's a HUGE jump for Unger. Most mocks/scouts had him as a late 3rd/early 4th guy. Dude is versatile - can play every position on the line.
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