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TRR · 04-18-2010, 10:56 AM

Not sure if it has been posted.....

Chiefs Are 'Badly' Trying To Trade Down To Middle Of First*Round

by Joel Thorman on Apr 18, 2010 10:34 AM CDT in 2010 Campaign

Last year about this time, Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post first reported that the Chiefs were "in love" with LSU DE Tyson Jackson. A few days later and Jackson was the Chiefs pick in the draft.

Now Lombardi reports that the Chiefs are trying like hell to move down in the draft.

"The Chiefs are trying, and I mean really trying, to move down," Lombardi reports. "My sources tell me they'll be willing to go down as far as 15 for the right deal because they feel they can find a player in that range."

It's a fine line between trading down and trading down too far. According to Lombardi, our theory of the Eagles offering up the 24th and 37th picks for the Chiefs fifth pick doesn't look like it's happening. By staying around 15, they can still have a shot at a game changer -- Alabama LB Rolando McClain and Texas S Earl Thomas come to mind here -- as well as picking up extra selections.

That said, who's the Chiefs trading partner? SB Nation's Mocking The Draft takes an excellent look at this situation and comes to the conclusion that San Francisco might be the only team in that area that has a chance of moving up.

Lombardi reports the Chiefs are hoping someone wants to get in line to pick Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen.

milkman · 04-18-2010, 12:27 PM

I'll say this.

If we do trade down, we better be getting a first in next year's draft, because I'll want the ammunition next year to move up to get the QB we'll want then.

**DeezNutz** · 04-18-2010, 12:28 PM

For a GM who finds risks to be scary, you'd think Berry would be the perfect solution.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-18-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

I'll say this.

If we do trade down, we better be getting a first in next year's draft, because I'll want the ammunition next year to move up to get the QB we'll want then.

Yep.

Oh, who the **** am I kidding?

Pioli's never going to take a franchise QB.*

*Praying the reverse psychology works

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-18-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

For a GM who finds risks to be scary, you'd think Berry would be the perfect solution.

I still can't believe he said that.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-18-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

For a GM who finds risks to be scary, you'd think Berry would be the perfect solution.

Amen to that.

I will guarantee if you surveyed at least 20 GMs and asked them the safest pick in this draft, they'd all say Eric Berry.

**DeezNutz** · 04-18-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I still can't believe he said that.

I'm going to start calling him True Pioli.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-18-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I'm going to start calling him True Pioli.

**DeezNutz** · 04-18-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Amen to that.

I will guarantee if you surveyed at least 20 GMs and asked them the safest pick in this draft, they'd all say Eric Berry.

The dude absolutely might bust. Anyone could.

But if Berry goes tits up, it would take an immanently stupid fan to bitch. Sometimes, even the best of plans **** up.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-18-2010, 12:32 PM

I'm starting to lose my capacity to be upset by this team.

LaChapelle · 04-18-2010, 12:33 PM

The top 4 are set KC is the spot to drum up some interest

~please stop with the brokeback mountain bs

Hammock Parties · 04-18-2010, 12:34 PM

The real problem with this is if you do this, you absolutely have to nail 70 or 80 percent of your picks in a given draft because you aren't getting an elite playmaker, most likely.

The likelihood of that isn't great, and for a team like the Chiefs, that just leaves you with a big bag of shit. The best we can hope for is another 2008, and those kind of classes don't come along often.

Best case scenario we fill five or six starting positions, Cassel steers us to 6-10, and we have a shot at a quarterback next year.

You know, if Cassel proves to be a bust, you can legit argue that they need to tank games at the end of next season to guarantee a shot at a quarterback. Most of the time that gets scoffed at, but it would make a ton of sense in that situation.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-18-2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'm starting to lose my capacity to be upset by this team.

I have a bad feeling Thursday night might be the straw that broke the camel's back for me.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 04-18-2010, 12:35 PM

I'll make this promise right now:

If we trade down with Berry there and pass up both he and Clausen and take some ****tard like Bulaga in the middle of the first round, I will go to the home opener next year wearing an Eric Berry jersey of whatever team trades up for him.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-18-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I'll make this promise right now:

If we trade down with Berry there and pass up both he and Clausen and take some ****tard like Bulaga in the middle of the first round, I will go to the home opener next year wearing an Eric Berry jersey of whatever team trades up for him.

'

I commend the fact you would actually purchase tickets.

There's nothing like ushering in a New Arrowhead with the cheapest payroll in the NFL.

Ralphy Boy · 04-18-2010, 12:43 PM

Mays isn't even close to Berry. Mays' ceiling is between his ears. Plus Berry has the ability to play CB, something Mays does not. If he goes to a good defensive team, Steelers or Ravens, he'll probably look much better than Berry would, if Berry went to KC.

Ed Reed is a freak, but he's a much better player for the Ravens than he would have been if he played in St. Louis or Detroit.

Mays is a special talent, I just think he could look like a bust if he goes to the wrong team.

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TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9420185	Chiefs Are 'Badly' Trying To Trade Down To Middle Of First Round Not sure if it has been posted..... Chiefs Are 'Badly' Trying To Trade Down To Middle Of First*Round by Joel Thorman on Apr 18, 2010 10:34 AM CDT in 2010 Campaign Last year about this time, Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post first reported that the Chiefs were "in love" with LSU DE Tyson Jackson. A few days later and Jackson was the Chiefs pick in the draft. Now Lombardi reports that the Chiefs are trying like hell to move down in the draft. "The Chiefs are trying, and I mean really trying, to move down," Lombardi reports. "My sources tell me they'll be willing to go down as far as 15 for the right deal because they feel they can find a player in that range." It's a fine line between trading down and trading down too far. According to Lombardi, our theory of the Eagles offering up the 24th and 37th picks for the Chiefs fifth pick doesn't look like it's happening. By staying around 15, they can still have a shot at a game changer -- Alabama LB Rolando McClain and Texas S Earl Thomas come to mind here -- as well as picking up extra selections. That said, who's the Chiefs trading partner? SB Nation's Mocking The Draft takes an excellent look at this situation and comes to the conclusion that San Francisco might be the only team in that area that has a chance of moving up. Lombardi reports the Chiefs are hoping someone wants to get in line to pick Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen.
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04-18-2010, 12:27 PM	#106
milkman Dumbass! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Leading the Marty bashing Casino cash: $10029395	I'll say this. If we do trade down, we better be getting a first in next year's draft, because I'll want the ammunition next year to move up to get the QB we'll want then. __________________
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	I'm starting to lose my capacity to be upset by this team. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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04-18-2010, 12:33 PM	#115
LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	The top 4 are set KC is the spot to drum up some interest ~please stop with the brokeback mountain bs
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04-18-2010, 12:34 PM	#116
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $710478	The real problem with this is if you do this, you absolutely have to nail 70 or 80 percent of your picks in a given draft because you aren't getting an elite playmaker, most likely. The likelihood of that isn't great, and for a team like the Chiefs, that just leaves you with a big bag of shit. The best we can hope for is another 2008, and those kind of classes don't come along often. Best case scenario we fill five or six starting positions, Cassel steers us to 6-10, and we have a shot at a quarterback next year. You know, if Cassel proves to be a bust, you can legit argue that they need to tank games at the end of next season to guarantee a shot at a quarterback. Most of the time that gets scoffed at, but it would make a ton of sense in that situation. __________________ Chiefs game films
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04-18-2010, 12:35 PM	#118
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	I'll make this promise right now: If we trade down with Berry there and pass up both he and Clausen and take some ****tard like Bulaga in the middle of the first round, I will go to the home opener next year wearing an Eric Berry jersey of whatever team trades up for him. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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04-18-2010, 12:43 PM	#120
Ralphy Boy MVP Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	Mays isn't even close to Berry. Mays' ceiling is between his ears. Plus Berry has the ability to play CB, something Mays does not. If he goes to a good defensive team, Steelers or Ravens, he'll probably look much better than Berry would, if Berry went to KC. Ed Reed is a freak, but he's a much better player for the Ravens than he would have been if he played in St. Louis or Detroit. Mays is a special talent, I just think he could look like a bust if he goes to the wrong team.
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