Sac's 2012 End of Season Mock

[Saccopoo]

1. Peter Konz, C; Wisconsin: 6'3", 313 lbs.
- Yep, it's a ten pick reach at minimum, but Casey Wiegmann, while one of the best at his position during his career, is sniffing 40 and contemplated retirement before this past season. Rather than moving Hudson to center, keep him at guard (where he was a three time ACC first teamer & AP AA) and get a guy like Konz when you have the chance. He's big, physical and has the strength to handle even the biggest defensive tackles. I don't know if he's as good as Alex Mack at the same stage, but he reminds me a lot of him.



Other options would include OT's Riley Rieff or Jon Martin; ILB's Luke Kuechly or Dont'a Hightower (no Burfict as he hasn't shown the instincts to play at the next level or the capability to be anything other than a 15 yard personal foul waiting to happen).

2. Matt Reynolds, OT; BYU: 6'6", 330 lbs.
- Reynolds is a four year starter, and three year conference first teamer at left tackle. This also might be a bit of a reach, but he won't last beyond the second round and is most likely a better pro prospect than any offensive tackle beyond the top three. He's very athletic for a guy his size and could effectively play either side of the line. Plays nasty and through the whistle. Barry Richardson might be the worst starting offensive tackle in the NFL and the position needs to be addressed immediately. If the Chiefs don't get a shot at one of the top three in the first round, it needs to be addressed here - and Pioli has also shown the propensity to draft offensive line in the second round.



3. Derrek Wolfe, DT; Cincinatti: 6'5", 310 lbs.
- Initially, I would have loved the Chiefs to have picked up Wolfe in the 5th round, but after a monster 2011 season where he had 19.5 tackles for a loss and 9.5 sacks from the defensive tackle position for the Bearcats, he's going to be a riser, especially at the 3-4 defensive end spot where his length and speed to go along with his size are damn near prototype for the position. Jackson flashed a couple times in 2011 for the Chiefs, but Dorsey just looks like a "guy" out there and has a tendency to get absolutely engulfed by NFL guards.



4. Vick Ballard, RB; Mississippi State: 5'11", 215 lbs.
- With teams loading the box in an effort to stop him (because the Bulldogs didn't have much else offensively), Ballard still managed over 1000 yards on a 5.6 yards per carry. He's physically solid with good muscle mass and has very good vision. Is effective inside as well as out and is a good receiver. He went for 180 yards and two TD's in the Music City Bowl to close out his college career. He's a really good runnning back that would effectively fill the Thomas Jones spot in the lineup.



5. Tank Carder, MLB; TCU; 6'2", 240 lbs.
- With the two best blocking tight ends (Lutzenkirchen and Williams) going back to school for the 2013 season, this gets changed to linebacking stud Carder, who is the two-time MWC Defensive Player of the Year. Very instinctive and fundamentally sound, he was asked to do a lot in the middle playing in TCU's oddball 4-2-5 defense. Is effective in both coverage and filling the gaps on runs. Likes to put the big hit on carriers, but also plays smart. Is long and would be capable of carrying more weight to play inside in a 34. MVP of the 2011 Rosebowl when TCU beat a very good Wisconsin team. The guy can play some football.



6. Sean Cattouse, SS; California: 6'2", 215 lbs.
- With the loss of Berry at the start of the season, it highlighted the lack of depth that the Chiefs have at the strong safety position. McGraw has superb instincts but runs like he's in molasses. Sabby was a stopgap because of the injury. Cattouse has been solid for the Bears all season and one of the few bright spots on their defense. He's big, fast, likes to put the big hit on guys and has the tools to be an effective player with coaching. This is what you want in a backup strong safety.



7. Nick Provo, TE; Syracuse: 6'4", 250 lbs.
- Originally this was Caleb McSurdy, ILB; Montana, but with the pick of Carder in the fifth, another productive tight end on the roster is needed. Provo was First Team All-Big East in 2011 and set the Syracuse school record for career receptions for a tight end despite really only getting onto the field his junior and senior seasons. A Mackey semi-finalist in 2011.

[htismaqe]

Given how strongly I feel about the idea of drafting Trent Richardson, I've decided to endorse Sac's mock draft.

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Given how strongly I feel about the idea of drafting Trent Richardson, I've decided to endorse Sac's mock draft.

ok, now you've gone full reerun.

[ToxSocks]

I like the HB, TE, and SS picks. The rest of this thing can burn in a fire.

But hey, this is the first time in ages where drafting a lineman in the 1st isn't Completely reeruned, so enjoy your moment in the sun, Sacc.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

ok, now you've gone full reerun.

Originally Posted by Detoxing

I like the HB, TE, and SS picks. The rest of this thing can burn in a fire.

But hey, this is the first time in ages where drafting a lineman in the 1st isn't Completely reeruned, so enjoy your moment in the sun, Sacc.

Ahem.

Please be consistent.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

I like the HB, TE, and SS picks. The rest of this thing can burn in a fire.

But hey, this is the first time in ages where drafting a lineman in the 1st isn't Completely reeruned, so enjoy your moment in the sun, Sacc.

The TE thats not even going to be in the draft.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by jd1020

The TE thats not even going to be in the draft.

I adjusted it. Took the tight end from Alabama rather than Lutz as you pointed out he's going back to school.

[O.city]

There aren't alot of TE's in this draft that really excite you. We need one tho. Would like to have one that could be of the basketball type.

[O.city]

Here is a scenario for you Sac, tell me what you think.


We draft BPA in the first round, draft Potter in the 2nd to play RT.

Sign Carl NIcks in free agency to play LG.

Thus giving us a line made up of Albert, Nicks, Hudson, Asamoah, Potter.

What ya think?

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by O.city

There aren't alot of TE's in this draft that really excite you. We need one tho. Would like to have one that could be of the basketball type.

Fleener in the 3rd or Egnew in the 4th, imo. Fleener would be a no brainer if he fell that far. Egnew will likely fall because of the unspectacular season he just put up. But hes got the size, hands, and speed to be good. He played football, basketball, and track in HS.

[BigMeatballDave]

Shocking

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Chiefs Run Blocking Grades, per PFF

Wiegmann: -4.4 (26th out of 35)
Albert: -1.0 (32nd out of 76)
Asamoah: -12.3 (70th out of 77)
Lilja: -3.8 (40th out of 77)
Richardson: -19.5 (76th out 76)

What were they with JC running in 2010?

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

That looks about right.

Amazing how everyone thought that our guys were superlative run blockers when Charles was in there and when he goes down for the season, it's a different story. Weird.

Big ****ing surprise. Shitty running backs make average OL look shitty.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Munson

True fans everywhere are fapping to the thought of taking a C and OT in the first two rounds. But to be fair, these are two positions in need of a major upgrade.

They are, but a quality C and RT can be had in later rounds. Sac is a True Fans wet dream.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Pretty good mock, except for the first round.

A center is just really, really silly to take in the first round.

Silly? Its ****ing stupid.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Bump

we drafted a center in the 2nd last year, we're not drafting one in the first. That's just ****ing stupid.

True. But Hudson can play LG so C isn't a bad idea if you can get a good one. JUST NOT IN THE ****ING FIRST ROUND.