Arguments for a Left Tackle in the 2010 Draft.

[Saccopoo]

While the vast majority of drafturbators around here think that Branden Albert is doing a remarkable job and had a great last half of the season, some people believe that adding a competent offensive left tackle would be a prudent and viable selection for the Chiefs with their first pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Some supporting arguments for a left tackle:

Wes Bunting: Well, after Suh, McCoy and Berry, Russell Okung's a pretty safe pick. Sure, he might not be the sexiest of guys, but honestly Branden Albert was one of the highest rated guards I'd seen and yet he hasn't yet had the type of career because he's be a run-of-the-mill tackle. You'd be surprised how quickly that offensive line would improve if you got a legit offensive tackle in there and kick Branden Albert inside. Some good things could happen.

From Walters 2010 Mock:

Fortunately, Pioli, who is a big believer in positional value, can take Okung without sacrificing too much of his team's payroll into the left tackle position. Albert makes less than $1 million in each of the next two seasons, and was a guard at Virginia anyway.

Okung is the real deal. He could take the Chiefs' offense to the next level, though the team will ultimately struggle in the playoffs because of Cassel's limitations.

From Walters/Matt McGuire's Mock:

Russell Okung - This pick is a no-brainer and barring a huge screw-up, I think we can all be 99-percent assured the Kansas City Chiefs are handcuffed to taking a left tackle at this pick. It will be interesting to see whether it ends up being Okung, Anthony Davis or Bruce Campbell, as the battle for the No. 1 tackle spot is one of the best storylines of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Okung was the most consistent lineman in the nation this year and he will test out on a very high level athletically.

From Draftcountdown:

The Chiefs have plenty of needs and could go in a number of different directions here but their offensive line play has been particularly troubling. In fact, Kansas City ranked among the worst in the league when it comes to sacks allowed. Oklahoma State’s Russell Okung isn’t an elite prospect in the mold of Tony Boselli, Jon Ogden or Orlando Pace but he has clearly emerged as the top offensive tackle in this class and will likely be a Top 10 pick. With good size, long arms, great strength, above-average athleticism and feet as well as top-notch intangibles, Okung is just a very good all-around blocker. Okung could slide into the starting lineup at either left or right tackle for the Chiefs and any investment in keeping franchise quarterback Matt Cassel upright is money well spent.

From Mel Kiper:

I think the Chiefs could use help at safety as well, but Berry likely won't fall this far, and they'd be reaching on either of the two other safeties with first-round grades. Okung could solve two problems, making him a good value -- he could step in at LT and allow the Chiefs to move Brandon Albert to the right side. A pick that can pay immediate dividends for the Chiefs.

From Don Banks/Sports Illustrated:

If Berry should get this far, the Chiefs would be the benefactors, but Okung seems like the right fit in the right spot for Kansas City. The Chiefs have tons of needs, but in Okung they would be getting a franchise left tackle, allowing them to shift Branden Albert back to his more natural right tackle position.

It's damn near a cultural universal!

Also in opposition to people who believe that Branden Albert had a very good last four games, in the Buffalo game, he was penalized three times (tied for most in a game in 2009) and gave up a whopping five quarterback pressures. In the Cincinatti game, he was penalized twice and allow a hit on the quarterback. In actuality, taking out the fluke Denver game, which was a drive block fest as Jamaal Charles racked up a Chiefs single game rushing record, Albert did not perform well in the last quarter of the season. Yes, he didn't give up any sacks, but there were a lot of qb pressures and penalties.

[DeezNutz]

She's divorced.

Evidence A that no matter how hot the chick, someone is sick of her shit.

[ChiefsCountry]

Damn WildTurkey you made this thread alot better.

[Sfeihc]

After taking Jackson last season, I guess all bets are really off when it comes to Pioli and making good use of the draft. He's got a lot to prove but he does have the picks to really add some talent to this roster. With 4 picks in the top 70 he had better not $#%& this up!

[Brock]

Just another year without any playmakers. Yay!

[WildTurkey]

Originally Posted by Brock

Just another year without any playmakers. Yay!

well sadly being a Chiefs fan I have become used to it

[keg in kc]

We need a "not this shit again" smilie.

will have to do for now.

[Ralphy Boy]

Originally Posted by WildTurkey

"Black" John Tait... I like that.. I think that is how I will refer to Okung from now on..... rep

Yeah but is this Black John Tait also left-handed?


Was it Gunther or Carl who said he would be a natural LT because he was left-handed?

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

We need a "not this shit again" smilie.

will have to do for now.

I suggest we put WildTurkey's sig picture with the words not this shit again on them. It would make posting it alot more enjoyable.

[KCDC]

Heck, let's trade our #1 to Arizona for Boldin and their 2nd, then we can take OL with 2a or 2b and still have two more second rounders for defense.

[WildTurkey]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

I suggest we put WildTurkey's sig picture with the words not this shit again on them. It would make posting it alot more enjoyable.

[WildTurkey]

Originally Posted by Ralphy Boy

Yeah but is this Black John Tait also left-handed?


Was it Gunther or Carl who said he would be a natural LT because he was left-handed?

Okung wishes he was left handed like Tait

[kcbubb]

did anyone watch washington last year? There line was terrible. There QBs got killed. I don't buy the hype that they will take a QB. I'm guessing the first 4 picks will be.

Suh
McCoy
Berry
Okung

[The Bad Guy]

Some of you have been so conditioned watching the early 90s Chiefs that it's sickening.

I don't think you'd ever find a fanbase more in love with the offensive line in the first round than Chiefs fans.

Also, sorry a bunch of mock draft fansites aren't going to convince me that our best pick should be a guy who in any other offensive line talent pool would be a top 20 pick.

[WildTurkey]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Some of you have been so conditioned watching the early 90s Chiefs that it's sickening.

I don't think you'd ever find a fanbase more in love with the offensive line in the first round than Chiefs fans.

Also, sorry a bunch of mock draft fansites aren't going to convince me that our best pick should be a guy who in any other offensive line talent pool would be a top 20 pick.

That's really my view on it.... "Black John Tait" is not worth a top 5 pick if the Chiefs were sitting in the 15-20 range I wouldn't have an issue with it

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I like how he posted a guy calling Okung safe as a positive. Lets get all jazzed up about a guy who is basically described as not being a great athlete or an elite prospect but he's safe. Drafting a black John Tait at 5 man lets get pumped!

And for that other point, you could put Cassel behind the Chiefs line Green had and he'd still get sacked 40 times, it's who he is.

I [stares at receiver] disagree [breaks pocket before the pressure gets there] with [pumps and pulls the ball back] this [pumps again] statement. /Cassel