Chiefs Chiefs draft needs, according to Rotoworld (Evan Silva & Josh Norris)

ct · 04-23-2014, 10:08 AM

Didn't see this posted anywhere, at least not on it's own.

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nf...t-needs-chiefs

No. 1 Team Need: Offensive Line

Silva's analysis

Left tackle Branden Albert, right guard Geoff Schwartz, and top interior reserve Jon Asamoah all left in free agency. Left guard Jeff Allen struggled mightily for a second straight season, while C Rodney Hudson is entering a contract year. 2013 No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher was a letdown as a rookie, and swing tackle Donald Stephenson is best suited for a backup role. Beyond Fisher, the Chiefs have little settled long term on their offensive line. They may use multiple draft picks here.

Norris' options

First day option: G Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA - The top pure guard in this class, Su’a-Filo is extremely agile for an interior offensive lineman. He easily gets to the second level and can reach laterally when needing to seal off opponents. Despite his pear shape, Su’a-Filo is an extremely strong and aggressive blocker. He is always looking for an uncovered defender when left open at the snap.

Second day possibility: G Dakota Dozier, Furman - Dozier is another prospect making the move from left tackle to guard, but he looked very comfortable in tight spaces at the East West Shrine Game and when covered by a tight end at Furman. He can bend at the knees to absorb in pass protection or drive block with an athletic lower half.

Third day flier: C Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma - Ikard will struggle to hold up against face up nose tackles at this point in his development, but he is a move center with mobility. His game is all about reaching and getting in front of defensive linemen or linebackers. Ikard is an occupier.

No. 2 Team Need: Safety

Silva's analysis

The Chiefs predictably let incumbent FS Kendrick Lewis leave without a fight, and salary-cap constraints prevented them from replacing him before the draft. Converted cornerback Sanders Commings is currently penciled in at free safety. It's a position at which Kansas City figures to use a high draft pick, perhaps as early as No. 23 overall. As SS Eric Berry is at his best playing close to the line of scrimmage, Bob Sutton's defense could use a rangy safety to roam center field.

Norris' options

First day option: Jimmie Ward, NIU - I think I have mentioned Ward more often than any other prospect in these previews, but for good reason. After Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Ward is the next best safety in this class, but could be the third one selected. Ward played man coverage at the line of scrimmage, in the box and in the deeper portions of the field. He has some Kenny Vaccaro in his game.

Second day possibility: Brock Vereen, Minnesota - There just are not enough true free safeties in this class. Vereen has played more in the box and in man coverage as a nickel corner. Many teams are moving towards three safeties in nickel situations rather than three corners. Vereen can fill this role.

Third day flier: Ed Reynolds, Stanford - Reynolds is at his best keeping the pass and the run in front of him. He loses ground when opening his hips and transitioning. He can read the quarterback’s eyes in the hopes of getting a jump on the intended target.

No. 3 Team Need: Wide Receiver

Silva's analysis

The Chiefs were the only team in the NFL in 2013 whose tailback led them in targets, catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Andy Reid deserves a lot of credit for expanding Alex Smith's willingness to pull the trigger over the course of the season, but Smith won't continue his growth without better weapons. Kansas City also lost Dexter McCluster's 53 receptions in free agency.

Norris' options

First day option: Marqise Lee, USC - Lee had a down 2013, specifically due to a drop rate of over 12 percent. He was mainly used on inside and outside breaking routes in the short to intermediate levels of the field. This is where Alex Smith is at his best. Lee is a fluid mover with body control, which allows him to separate on the ground or create a sliver of space when adjusting for the catch.

Second day possibility: Jarvis Landry, LSU - Landry is a thick slot receiver who wins with little wasted movement, timing and the best hands in this draft. He’s not a straight-line speedster, but Landry would help Smith in the short and intermediate levels. He can also win in contested situations.

Third day flier: Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest - You all might think I’m stereotyping, but Campanaro does his best work in the slot. With that said, he did flash a few vertical catches.

Chiefs 2014 Draft Picks (6)

First Round (No. 23)
Third Round (No. 87)
Fourth Round (No. 124)
Fifth Round (No. 163)
Sixth Round (No. 193)
Sixth Round (No. 200)

Current Chiefs First-Team Offense

QB: Alex Smith
RB: Jamaal Charles
WR: Dwayne Bowe
WR: Donnie Avery
TE: Anthony Fasano
TE: Travis Kelce
LT: Eric Fisher
LG: Jeff Allen
C: Rodney Hudson
RG: Rishaw Johnson
RT: Donald Stephenson

Current Chiefs First-Team Defense

RE: Vance Walker
LE: Mike DeVito
NT: Dontari Poe
ILB: Derrick Johnson
ILB: Joe Mays
OLB: Tamba Hali
OLB: Justin Houston
LCB: Brandon Flowers
RCB: Sean Smith
FS: Sanders Commings
SS: Eric Berry

Also a video embedded for our #1 OLine need

For analysis of other teams
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cf...t-team-by-team

**loochy** · 04-23-2014, 10:11 AM

1st round G FTW!

ct · 04-23-2014, 10:15 AM

It's like a freakin virus spreading out of control

**RealSNR** · 04-23-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ct

No. 1 Team Need: Offensive Line

Silva's analysis

Left tackle Branden Albert, right guard Geoff Schwartz, and top interior reserve Jon Asamoah all left in free agency. Left guard Jeff Allen struggled mightily for a second straight season, while C Rodney Hudson is entering a contract year. 2013 No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher was a letdown as a rookie, and swing tackle Donald Stephenson is best suited for a backup role. Beyond Fisher, the Chiefs have little settled long term on their offensive line. They may use multiple draft picks here.

Norris' options

First day option: G Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA - The top pure guard in this class, Su’a-Filo is extremely agile for an interior offensive lineman. He easily gets to the second level and can reach laterally when needing to seal off opponents. Despite his pear shape, Su’a-Filo is an extremely strong and aggressive blocker. He is always looking for an uncovered defender when left open at the snap.

Second day possibility: G Dakota Dozier, Furman - Dozier is another prospect making the move from left tackle to guard, but he looked very comfortable in tight spaces at the East West Shrine Game and when covered by a tight end at Furman. He can bend at the knees to absorb in pass protection or drive block with an athletic lower half.

Third day flier: C Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma - Ikard will struggle to hold up against face up nose tackles at this point in his development, but he is a move center with mobility. His game is all about reaching and getting in front of defensive linemen or linebackers. Ikard is an occupier.

**Rausch** · 04-23-2014, 10:16 AM

Shitty article is shitty...

saphojunkie · 04-23-2014, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loochy

1st round G FTW!

Whatever you get with a first round guard, more wins isn't it.

**Bowser** · 04-23-2014, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

QFT

Messier · 04-23-2014, 10:29 AM

I think this is inaccurate. Reid and Dorsey hold a higher opinion of the current OL that these guys do.

Fish · 04-23-2014, 10:34 AM

keg in kc · 04-23-2014, 10:34 AM

Total fail article.

But only because it doesn't mention Zach Martin.

**loochy** · 04-23-2014, 10:36 AM

Nothing makes me more excited about the upcoming NFL season than the thought of drafting a fatty that stands there and pushes people.

Pablo · 04-23-2014, 10:37 AM

I hope we can follow up the Eric Fisher pick with a sexy Guard pick.

Being a Chiefs fan is cool!

**loochy** · 04-23-2014, 10:39 AM

Maybe I can buy our new guard's knockoff chinese jersey from buycheapnike.com

ct · 04-23-2014, 10:39 AM

If they flip needs 1-3 with 3-1, it's not such a bad evaluation. As is, I call it a FAIL.

The staff appears fully confident in Rishaw Johnson starting RG, so the weaknesses lie at LG and maybe C, but they also seem comfortable for Kush to step in at any time. Whether these two guys can step in or not we'll find out in time.

Considering the approach for Abdullah penciled in as starting FS lessens the immediate need for that position. I said lessens, not solves, that need.

WR is truly the one position still standing out as a glaring hole, with Dexter gone and Avery horribly inconsistent, Jenkins I don't care what they say he's a total shot in the dark, as is midget from up North, so the failure to land Sanders in FA puts this as clear #1 need.

Frankly i'd put TE higher need than OLine, but it could go either way I guess.

**Easy 6** · 04-23-2014, 10:43 AM

O-Line - they need a guard

Safety - better get a guard

Receiver - you guessed it, take a guard

04-23-2014, 10:08 AM
ct u b illian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: DooDah Casino cash: $10009436	Chiefs draft needs, according to Rotoworld (Evan Silva & Josh Norris) Didn't see this posted anywhere, at least not on it's own. http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nf...t-needs-chiefs No. 1 Team Need: Offensive Line Silva's analysis Left tackle Branden Albert, right guard Geoff Schwartz, and top interior reserve Jon Asamoah all left in free agency. Left guard Jeff Allen struggled mightily for a second straight season, while C Rodney Hudson is entering a contract year. 2013 No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher was a letdown as a rookie, and swing tackle Donald Stephenson is best suited for a backup role. Beyond Fisher, the Chiefs have little settled long term on their offensive line. They may use multiple draft picks here. Norris' options First day option: G Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA - The top pure guard in this class, Su’a-Filo is extremely agile for an interior offensive lineman. He easily gets to the second level and can reach laterally when needing to seal off opponents. Despite his pear shape, Su’a-Filo is an extremely strong and aggressive blocker. He is always looking for an uncovered defender when left open at the snap. Second day possibility: G Dakota Dozier, Furman - Dozier is another prospect making the move from left tackle to guard, but he looked very comfortable in tight spaces at the East West Shrine Game and when covered by a tight end at Furman. He can bend at the knees to absorb in pass protection or drive block with an athletic lower half. Third day flier: C Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma - Ikard will struggle to hold up against face up nose tackles at this point in his development, but he is a move center with mobility. His game is all about reaching and getting in front of defensive linemen or linebackers. Ikard is an occupier. No. 2 Team Need: Safety Silva's analysis The Chiefs predictably let incumbent FS Kendrick Lewis leave without a fight, and salary-cap constraints prevented them from replacing him before the draft. Converted cornerback Sanders Commings is currently penciled in at free safety. It's a position at which Kansas City figures to use a high draft pick, perhaps as early as No. 23 overall. As SS Eric Berry is at his best playing close to the line of scrimmage, Bob Sutton's defense could use a rangy safety to roam center field. Norris' options First day option: Jimmie Ward, NIU - I think I have mentioned Ward more often than any other prospect in these previews, but for good reason. After Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Ward is the next best safety in this class, but could be the third one selected. Ward played man coverage at the line of scrimmage, in the box and in the deeper portions of the field. He has some Kenny Vaccaro in his game. Second day possibility: Brock Vereen, Minnesota - There just are not enough true free safeties in this class. Vereen has played more in the box and in man coverage as a nickel corner. Many teams are moving towards three safeties in nickel situations rather than three corners. Vereen can fill this role. Third day flier: Ed Reynolds, Stanford - Reynolds is at his best keeping the pass and the run in front of him. He loses ground when opening his hips and transitioning. He can read the quarterback’s eyes in the hopes of getting a jump on the intended target. No. 3 Team Need: Wide Receiver Silva's analysis The Chiefs were the only team in the NFL in 2013 whose tailback led them in targets, catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Andy Reid deserves a lot of credit for expanding Alex Smith's willingness to pull the trigger over the course of the season, but Smith won't continue his growth without better weapons. Kansas City also lost Dexter McCluster's 53 receptions in free agency. Norris' options First day option: Marqise Lee, USC - Lee had a down 2013, specifically due to a drop rate of over 12 percent. He was mainly used on inside and outside breaking routes in the short to intermediate levels of the field. This is where Alex Smith is at his best. Lee is a fluid mover with body control, which allows him to separate on the ground or create a sliver of space when adjusting for the catch. Second day possibility: Jarvis Landry, LSU - Landry is a thick slot receiver who wins with little wasted movement, timing and the best hands in this draft. He’s not a straight-line speedster, but Landry would help Smith in the short and intermediate levels. He can also win in contested situations. Third day flier: Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest - You all might think I’m stereotyping, but Campanaro does his best work in the slot. With that said, he did flash a few vertical catches. Chiefs 2014 Draft Picks (6) First Round (No. 23) Third Round (No. 87) Fourth Round (No. 124) Fifth Round (No. 163) Sixth Round (No. 193) Sixth Round (No. 200) Current Chiefs First-Team Offense QB: Alex Smith RB: Jamaal Charles WR: Dwayne Bowe WR: Donnie Avery TE: Anthony Fasano TE: Travis Kelce LT: Eric Fisher LG: Jeff Allen C: Rodney Hudson RG: Rishaw Johnson RT: Donald Stephenson Current Chiefs First-Team Defense RE: Vance Walker LE: Mike DeVito NT: Dontari Poe ILB: Derrick Johnson ILB: Joe Mays OLB: Tamba Hali OLB: Justin Houston LCB: Brandon Flowers RCB: Sean Smith FS: Sanders Commings SS: Eric Berry Also a video embedded for our #1 OLine need For analysis of other teams http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cf...t-team-by-team
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