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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.

**dirk digler** · 04-18-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The rumors I've heard have mentioned the Texans and the 49ers as possible trade down pardners.

Man I hope this doesn't happen because I want Berry but if they did trade down they could probably get 4 starters in the first 2 rounds.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-18-2010, 04:25 PM

I want Berry or Clausen. I wouldnt cry if they traded down to get Thomas. I just want this shit to be done with so I can stop obsessing over it...

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-18-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

I want Berry or Clausen. I wouldnt cry if they traded down to get Thomas. I just want this shit to be done with so I can stop obsessing over it...

Are you also doing the under the breath mumbling about who KC should get in each round at work too?

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-18-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Man I hope this doesn't happen because I want Berry but if they did trade down they could probably get 4 starters in the first 2 rounds.

I would hope they would get high quality starters, not just guys that start.

Mr. Laz · 04-18-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

lawlz clark hunt is so cheap.

I don't think Hunt has anything to do with this.

IF .... this happens it will be all Pioli

**dirk digler** · 04-18-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I would hope they would get high quality starters, not just guys that start.

I figured that was a given.

Mr. Laz · 04-18-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I would hope they would get high quality starters, not just guys that start.

some people think that this year the 1st round talent extends almost 50-60 picks.

Titty Meat · 04-18-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz

I don't think Hunt has anything to do with this.

IF .... this happens it will be all Pioli

Depends. I've actually done some thinking about this and I think Earl Thomas will be a really good safety so will Chad Jones. They won't be as good as Berry though. I'd have to see what the Chiefs get for the fifth pick before I can get pissed off.

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-18-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

some people think that this year the 1st round talent extends almost 50-60 picks.

Oh, and I agree.

But I guess that's where decision making and evaluation come into play.

IF the Chiefs were to trade back, I'd be thrilled to see them choose Witherspoon, Bryant, Spiller or Thomas. It wouldn't be Berry or Clausen, but any two of those guys would certainly make the Chiefs a more dangerous team immediately.

I'd hate to see them trade back to grab Baluga, Williams, Dan Williams or McClain. That would suck.

**dirk digler** · 04-18-2010, 04:36 PM

If you go by the draft chart the 49ers would have to switch 1's and give up their 2nd and probably a late round choice (5th or after)

**BossChief** · 04-18-2010, 04:38 PM

ya know, in a draft that has 50 or so players with a first round grade (about twice the usual amount) trading down isnt as bad as some are making it out to be.

Texans hold #20, which is worth 850 draft value points.

We hold #5 that holds 1700.

They would likely have to give up their second rounder (#51) and their first next year to trade up to 5.

That would give us something like

#20
#36
#50
#51

this year that is essentially having FOUR first round draft picks ...and an additional first next year.

Flame me all you want, but that is a scenario I would pull the trigger for.

I wouldn't even be interested in something like this last year because the talent pool wasn't even close to as good as this year.

This will likely end up as one of the deepest drafts in NFL history once its all said and done and I wouldn't scoff at that many selections. Tough part of that is that we will be basically out of the talk of getting one of the top qbs next year (or in the next draft in all likelyhood) with that much of a talent infusion to the roster and the weak record next year.

1) Clausen
2) Berry
3) trade down for full value
4) Graham
5) McClain

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-18-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Are you also doing the under the breath mumbling about who KC should get in each round at work too?

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-18-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I'd hate to see them trade back to grab Baluga, Williams, Dan Williams or McClain. That would suck.

A Whale?

**dirk digler** · 04-18-2010, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

ya know, in a draft that has 50 or so players with a first round grade (about twice the usual amount) trading down isnt as bad as some are making it out to be.

Texans hold #20, which is worth 850 draft value points.

We hold #5 that holds 1700.

They would likely have to give up their second rounder (#51) and their first next year to trade up to 5.

That would give us something like

#20
#36
#50
#51

this year that is essentially having FOUR first round draft picks ...and an additional first next year.

Flame me all you want, but that is a scenario I would pull the trigger for.

I wouldn't even be interested in something like this last year because the talent pool wasn't even close to as good as this year.

This will likely end up as one of the deepest drafts in NFL history once its all said and done and I wouldn't scoff at that many selections. Tough part of that is that we will be basically out of the talk of getting one of the top qbs next year (or in the next draft in all likelyhood) with that much of a talent infusion to the roster and the weak record next year.

1) Clausen
2) Berry
3) trade down for full value
4) Graham
5) McClain

It definitely makes sense why they would pull the trigger considering this team has alot of holes to fill.

**mlyonsd** · 04-18-2010, 04:48 PM

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BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $-1825912	ya know, in a draft that has 50 or so players with a first round grade (about twice the usual amount) trading down isnt as bad as some are making it out to be. Texans hold #20, which is worth 850 draft value points. We hold #5 that holds 1700. They would likely have to give up their second rounder (#51) and their first next year to trade up to 5. That would give us something like #20 #36 #50 #51 this year that is essentially having FOUR first round draft picks ...and an additional first next year. Flame me all you want, but that is a scenario I would pull the trigger for. I wouldn't even be interested in something like this last year because the talent pool wasn't even close to as good as this year. This will likely end up as one of the deepest drafts in NFL history once its all said and done and I wouldn't scoff at that many selections. Tough part of that is that we will be basically out of the talk of getting one of the top qbs next year (or in the next draft in all likelyhood) with that much of a talent infusion to the roster and the weak record next year. 1) Clausen 2) Berry 3) trade down for full value 4) Graham 5) McClain __________________ Dreams do come true... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=1407
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