The REAL, ACTUAL 2013 ChiefsPlanet Consensus Mock, Round 1

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by melbar

At this point I say giving Smith extra time and protection so that he can have time to make good decisions and opening running lanes for Charles is the best way to improve and maximize our investment. Gotta be an O lineman. Joeckel I guess....?

The best way to protect Alex Smith is to stay out of shootouts.

The best way to stay out of shootouts is to force the other team into a ball-control offense.

We've taken care of part 1 - lots of guys in the secondary that can cover ground. Now we need to deal with part 2 - improving the pass rush.

Floyd or Richardson could do as much to protect Alex Smith as Luke Joeckel could. After watching Stephenson hold his own against Miller, I think he's a more than capable RT for us.

[melbar]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

The best way to protect Alex Smith is to stay out of shootouts.

The best way to stay out of shootouts is to force the other team into a ball-control offense.

We've taken care of part 1 - lots of guys in the secondary that can cover ground. Now we need to deal with part 2 - improving the pass rush.

Floyd or Richardson could do as much to protect Alex Smith as Luke Joeckel could. After watching Stephenson hold his own against Miller, I think he's a more than capable RT for us.

Sadly I'd say both lines are the weakest spots on the team at this point.