How Far Does the Front Office Look Ahead?

HolyHandgernade · 04-15-2008, 02:08 PM

I don't think there's enough help out there to keep us from drafting in the top 5 again next year, assuming the Chiefs might know this as well (that could be a big assumption), do you make your picks with an eye on what might be available next year? For example, do you pass on QB Ryan with the thought you may have a shot to draft a QB high next year, thus gaining another year to evaluate Croyle? Do you determine how many OL's you take high in the draft on the same presumptions?

-HH

stlchiefs · 04-15-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

I don't think there's enough help out there to keep us from drafting in the top 5 again next year, assuming the Chiefs might know this as well (that could be a big assumption), do you make your picks with an eye on what might be available next year? For example, do you pass on QB Ryan with the thought you may have a shot to draft a QB high next year, thus gaining another year to evaluate Croyle? Do you determine how many OL's you take high in the draft on the same presumptions?

-HH

I think so. Personally that would be my strategy. Concentrate on the lines and give Croyle as year as the starter. If he bombs we go QB w/ an early 1st round pick next year. If he does ok, we didn't waste a pick on another QB and hopefully have an improving o and d line.

tyton75 · 04-15-2008, 02:18 PM

I think any team would HAVE to take every consideration in regards to the draft... but as for taking a QB... IF they are even considering it, its hard to pass up on first choice of QB in THIS draft, instead of playing roulette about next years class.. etc

SBK · 04-15-2008, 02:25 PM

I'm sure they're looking out quite a ways actually. If you know that the class next year, or the year after is LOADED with something you may look for something different now.

This would go for the later rounds I would think, in the top 5 you take the best player available today.

Hoover · 04-15-2008, 02:25 PM

They don't look far enough ahead if you ask me. How else can you explain not drafting an offensive lineman in the first three rounds of the draft for the past 9 years.

Talk about asleep at the wheel.

dj56dt58 · 04-15-2008, 02:25 PM

I think most teams look at the coming season..If you make the right pick you could make the playoffs and not have a good draft pick next season. How many teams have we seen that are horrible one year and make the playoffs the next? Quite a few..

Mecca · 04-15-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stlchiefs

I think so. Personally that would be my strategy. Concentrate on the lines and give Croyle as year as the starter. If he bombs we go QB w/ an early 1st round pick next year. If he does ok, we didn't waste a pick on another QB and hopefully have an improving o and d line.

You do understand that next years QB class is worse right?

**Old Dog** · 04-15-2008, 02:35 PM

I would say most NFL franchises would look at least a couple of years into the future. That said, the Chiefs are probably looking forward to........I don't know probably next Tuesday or Wednesday????

stlchiefs · 04-15-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

You do understand that next years QB class is worse right?

I know a few guys that have been mentioned, but don't have time to follow both the pro and college games. Who is being talked about for next year?

StcChief · 04-15-2008, 02:39 PM

I'm not sure they look past current year.

if they can get "no-names" from Div 1-AA or Div 2/3 schools and hope they are diamonds in the Rough (See Jared Allen).....

They are and always have been cheeeeeeeep...... Football in Kc on a walmart approach. Much like the Royals.

A few fan favos. Gonzo, DT etc over the years, but really it 's butts in the seats approach.

**Old Dog** · 04-15-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stlchiefs

I know a few guys that have been mentioned, but don't have time to follow both the pro and college games. Who is being talked about for next year?

Matthew Stafford, Georgia (Jr)
Curtis Painter, Purdue
Sam Bradford, Oklahoma (So)
Tim Tebow, Florida (Jr)
Cullen Harper, Clemson
That kid from Missouri....

are a few

Zouk · 04-15-2008, 02:56 PM

On the Soren Petro podcast a couple of weeks ago Herm said that they review the next year's prospects with the area scouts before the draft each year so they know what's in the pipeline. He implied this was a reason they went heavy at defensive tackle last year and passed on corners and offensive linemen - they projected this year would be strong at CB and OL, and relatively weak on DT. I'd say that was a great call.

BigRock · 04-15-2008, 02:57 PM

^^ I heard that too.

Hoover · 04-15-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

On the Soren Petro podcast a couple of weeks ago Herm said that they review the next year's prospects with the area scouts before the draft each year so they know what's in the pipeline. He implied this was a reason they went heavy at defensive tackle last year and passed on corners and offensive linemen - they projected this year would be strong at CB and OL, and relatively weak on DT. I'd say that was a great call.

But people here think we should still go DT

Zouk · 04-15-2008, 03:01 PM

On the original post - I think it's safe to say that Herm and Carl aren't projecting that they would be involved in the draft next year if we're bottom 5 again.

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04-15-2008, 02:18 PM	#3
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SBK Curry is the pick??? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Casino cash: $10004900	I'm sure they're looking out quite a ways actually. If you know that the class next year, or the year after is LOADED with something you may look for something different now. This would go for the later rounds I would think, in the top 5 you take the best player available today.
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Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1418179	They don't look far enough ahead if you ask me. How else can you explain not drafting an offensive lineman in the first three rounds of the draft for the past 9 years. Talk about asleep at the wheel.
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dj56dt58 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9960055	I think most teams look at the coming season..If you make the right pick you could make the playoffs and not have a good draft pick next season. How many teams have we seen that are horrible one year and make the playoffs the next? Quite a few..
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Old Dog Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Central Kansas Casino cash: $4575131	I would say most NFL franchises would look at least a couple of years into the future. That said, the Chiefs are probably looking forward to........I don't know probably next Tuesday or Wednesday????
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StcChief Playing for #1 Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Just West of Lambs land Casino cash: $10004900	I'm not sure they look past current year. if they can get "no-names" from Div 1-AA or Div 2/3 schools and hope they are diamonds in the Rough (See Jared Allen)..... They are and always have been cheeeeeeeep...... Football in Kc on a walmart approach. Much like the Royals. A few fan favos. Gonzo, DT etc over the years, but really it 's butts in the seats approach. __________________ sig test for this screwy schema
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04-15-2008, 02:56 PM	#12
Zouk Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Casino cash: $10004900	On the Soren Petro podcast a couple of weeks ago Herm said that they review the next year's prospects with the area scouts before the draft each year so they know what's in the pipeline. He implied this was a reason they went heavy at defensive tackle last year and passed on corners and offensive linemen - they projected this year would be strong at CB and OL, and relatively weak on DT. I'd say that was a great call.
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04-15-2008, 03:01 PM	#15
Zouk Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Casino cash: $10004900	On the original post - I think it's safe to say that Herm and Carl aren't projecting that they would be involved in the draft next year if we're bottom 5 again.
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