Chiefs sign Zach Thomas

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

One has nothing to do with the other. This is a terrible year for top prospects outside of the left tackle position. While Smith may be a cautionary tale regarding Sanchez or Stafford, that's not the point I'm trying to make. What I'm trying to get across is that, even if you generally don't believe that a linebacker should go in the top 5, this year that sort of thinking doesn't apply. Unless you need a left tackle, there is no 'typical' top 5 prospect in this draft. This draft is great for first and second round depth, but it's terrible for prospects at the very top.

That type of thinking ALWAYS applies. Unless you want to be like the Lions and Bengals forever.