Chiefs Thoughts on last night, and looking forward... - Page 2

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-23-2010, 08:29 AM

Great. ****ing. Pick.

This kid is going to be a superstar. His play and versatility is well documented, so I'm going to focus on the off the field stuff I noticed that makes me like this pick even more.

Anyone notice that almost every prospect in the green room had a watch the size of a ****ing dinner plate, and a ton of bling?

Not EB. Dud looked like he was wearing a $50 Seiko.

The story of helping the equipment guys also shows how humble this kid is. There's no doubt in my mind this kid is going to work his ass off to be the best FS in the league. This secondary is going to be sick when we get some pass rushing help.

Moving on....

Clausen. Part of me is pissed because they didn't move back up into the late 1st to grab him - but part of me thinks they've made the right move by keeping their picks because they think he'll still be there at 36. Cleveland and Carolina are both rumored to prefer Colt McCoy. Minnesota isn't going to take him, and I think they'll move back again if they can. They wanted Patrick Robinson and were sniped by the Saints.

Kindle. Microfracture surgery? Pass.

Otherwise, there are some great prospects that should be available here. I just hope they continue to take playmakers and leave the fat guys to the later rounds. Benn would be a nice R2 pick, as would Daryl Washington, Golden Tate, etc.

Rest of the AFC West.

Oakland taking McClain at 8 changed the entire draft. It's a big reach, IMO - and it makes no sense to take this kid and kick Kirk Morrison to the curb, but it's Oakland - they never do anything that makes sense.

WTF is AJ Smith thinking? Ryan Matthews is a great pick, but why mortgage your draft to move up 16 spots to get him? You can't convince me that anyone before Houston was going to take him. Huge waste of resources.

Denver. Oh, Denver. You made my night. At first you scared me, because you were stockpiling picks. Then you took Thomas, which was an excellent move. Then when you traded up, I figured it was for Dan Williams, which would have been another solid move.

Then I see the cutaway to Tim Tebow on the phone, and laugh my balls off.

Thanks for the laughs, Josh. I'm looking forward to more tonight.

Tonight really is huge for this franchise. Pioli gets an A thus far, but these next three picks are going to be the make-or-break for the future of this franchise, IMO. Hit on them, and things are looking great. Miss? I don't even want to think about it.

Get it done, Scott.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-23-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

While I agree that the McClain pick had some impact, I think the Jags pick of Alualu had an even bigger impact.

Agreed. That pick still has me stumped.

Sofa King · 04-23-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Claussen and Tate would rock and roll.

Clausen FTW!

**Lzen** · 04-23-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

....it makes me hate the fact we gave away Pollard even more

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Originally Posted by KurtCobain

Pollard+Berry would've been so sweet.

Am I missing something or did you guys just forget how often Pollard went to blow up a guy and totally missed tackles? I wish maybe they could have taught him how to wrap up better, but it is what it is. Of course, Brown really wasn't much of an upgrade, either. Perhaps the Chiefs will draft another safety.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-23-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KurtCobain

I wanted to see Wilson in the second, was hearing it could happen too, and then bam, the ****ing defender-hogs rolled up.

I'm really shocked he lasted as long as he did.

I think Houston made a HUGE mistake taking Jackson over him.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04-23-2010, 08:51 AM

JAX, SD, and Denver were the big losers last night AFAIC. I pretty much said the same thing as you in the draft thread. That trade AJ made was a huge reach.

While I'm not on the McClain bandwagon, and it was somewhat of a head scratcher, I think Oakland made one of their better 1st round picks in the last few years.

**the Talking Can** · 04-23-2010, 08:52 AM

i feel sorry for spiller going to a frozen shithole

and I can't believe the Pats passed on Hughes and let him drop to the Colts

Witherspoon to ATL was a great pick for them

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04-23-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Agreed. That pick still has me stumped.

Why not just take ****ing Tebow and sell the season tickets? And does anyone really think they couldn't have gotten Alualu in the 2nd round? 3rd?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 04-23-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Am I missing something or did you guys just forget how often Pollard went to blow up a guy and totally missed tackles? I wish maybe they could have taught him how to wrap up better, but it is what it is. Of course, Brown really wasn't much of an upgrade, either. Perhaps the Chiefs will draft another safety.

I really don't want this to turn into a Pollard argument, but he didn't seem to have that problem in Houston. Which leads me to believe that coaching matters.

**dirk digler** · 04-23-2010, 08:53 AM

Good stuff OTW.

**Lzen** · 04-23-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

While I'm not on the McClain bandwagon, and it was somewhat of a head scratcher, I think Oakland made one of their better 1st round picks in the last few years.

Heh heh. I think that says more about how awful Oakland's 1st rounders have been over the past several years than how good it was this year. I hope Al Davis lives forever.

**DaKCMan AP** · 04-23-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I'd love to get Chad Jones later in this draft.

I like Chad Jones, but I'd rather get Major Wright. Berry and Wright are both althetically sick, ball-hawks who love to hit. Even more, both can play either safety position. In certain packages Berry would be able to move to corner and play man-to-man coverage on a WR while Wright would move into the FS role. Our secondary would be ridiculous.

**Lzen** · 04-23-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I really don't want this to turn into a Pollard argument, but he didn't seem to have that problem in Houston. Which leads me to believe that coaching matters.

I'll have to take your word for it as I didn't really follow much NFL last year (except the Chiefs). Yeah, Gunther's defensive coaching ability has "jumped the shark".

Icon · 04-23-2010, 08:55 AM

Arrelious Benn for the Wenn

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04-23-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Heh heh. I think that says more about how awful Oakland's 1st rounders have been over the past several years than how good it was this year. I hope Al Davis lives forever.

Absolutely. May the old codger live to 160.

Mr. Plow · 04-23-2010, 08:55 AM

It made the night even better sitting next to a Bronco fan friend at the bar as the Tebow pick came in.

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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2051115	Thoughts on last night, and looking forward... Great. **ing. Pick. This kid is going to be a superstar. His play and versatility is well documented, so I'm going to focus on the off the field stuff I noticed that makes me like this pick even more. Anyone notice that almost every prospect in the green room had a watch the size of a **ing dinner plate, and a ton of bling? Not EB. Dud looked like he was wearing a $50 Seiko. The story of helping the equipment guys also shows how humble this kid is. There's no doubt in my mind this kid is going to work his ass off to be the best FS in the league. This secondary is going to be sick when we get some pass rushing help. Moving on.... Clausen. Part of me is pissed because they didn't move back up into the late 1st to grab him - but part of me thinks they've made the right move by keeping their picks because they think he'll still be there at 36. Cleveland and Carolina are both rumored to prefer Colt McCoy. Minnesota isn't going to take him, and I think they'll move back again if they can. They wanted Patrick Robinson and were sniped by the Saints. Kindle. Microfracture surgery? Pass. Otherwise, there are some great prospects that should be available here. I just hope they continue to take playmakers and leave the fat guys to the later rounds. Benn would be a nice R2 pick, as would Daryl Washington, Golden Tate, etc. Rest of the AFC West. Oakland taking McClain at 8 changed the entire draft. It's a big reach, IMO - and it makes no sense to take this kid and kick Kirk Morrison to the curb, but it's Oakland - they never do anything that makes sense. WTF is AJ Smith thinking? Ryan Matthews is a great pick, but why mortgage your draft to move up 16 spots to get him? You can't convince me that anyone before Houston was going to take him. Huge waste of resources. Denver. Oh, Denver. You made my night. At first you scared me, because you were stockpiling picks. Then you took Thomas, which was an excellent move. Then when you traded up, I figured it was for Dan Williams, which would have been another solid move. Then I see the cutaway to Tim Tebow on the phone, and laugh my balls off. Thanks for the laughs, Josh. I'm looking forward to more tonight. Tonight really is huge for this franchise. Pioli gets an A thus far, but these next three picks are going to be the make-or-break for the future of this franchise, IMO. Hit on them, and things are looking great. Miss? I don't even want to think about it. Get it done, Scott.
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