2010 Offseason (If I were Pioli & Haley)

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS YET ANOTHER MOCK DRAFT AND OFFSEASON POST. IF YOU DO NOT ENJOY THESE PATICULAR POST, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DEPART NOW.

 

I see alot of progress being made with our beloved Kansas City Chiefs. That being said, there are still alot of holes to be filled, if we want to become a contender. Below, I will discuss what I would like to see done in the off season, and 2010 NFL Draft.

This is a very big off season for the Chiefs. Pioli and Haley will finally have the opportunity to mold this team the way the want it. The "right 53" players will be signed/drafted in the off season. There is a ton of talent in free agency, and there is one guy I think the Chiefs should pursue (More on that soon). For now I will discuss coaching additions.

 

Offensive Coordinator: The hot topic on the street, is Charlie Weis coming to the Chiefs to fill the void of Offensive Coordinator. There is a connection with Pioli and Haley there. I would personally like to see this happen. He has super bowl experience, and coached one of the greatest QBs of this decade.

 

Quarterbacks Coach: Alot of people have been talking about bringing in a QB coach to lighten the load on Haley, and give Cassel a coach that can dedicate more time to him. I have heard very little suggestions, as to who should come in and fill that void. The person that keeps popping into my mind, is Rich Gannon. He is a former Chief, and I think he would be the perfect coach for Cassel. Gannon was a career backup similar to Cassel. Gannon also got his shot to lead a team, such as Cassel, and both QBs are mobile. Gannon was a very good leader, and competitor. I think he could enhance Cassel's abilities. He could teach him the pump fake, that was such a deadly weapon for Gannon (similar to Big Ben).

 

Defensive Coordinator: Another guy the fans want, is Romeo Crennel, yet another Pioli Connection. I also think he can come in and contribute greatly. He has an extensive amount of knowledge of the 3-4 defense, and I remember that patriots defense being beastly for years. He molded young defensive players into great ones, and got extra years out of veterans. Nothing against Clancy, but I don't not like him as a defensive play caller. At times he is too conservative, and others he is too aggressive. He is rarely spot on.

 

Coaching Acquisitions: Charlie Weis, Rich Gannon, Romeo Crennel

 

2010 Offseason Additions:

 

Nose Tackle - Vince Wilfork

This is the guy we should pursue relentlessly. If the Patriots do not franchise tag him, we need to throw how ever much money he wants at him. He is the best nose tackle in the game, and would instantly open lanes for LB's to shoot threw, and make Dorsey's and Jacksons life much easier. Our D-Line would be set for years to come.

 

Safety - O.J. Atogwe

This has got to be the most underrated safety in the national football league. He is a true playmaker in the secondary. He would be a major upgrade over McGraw or Brown.

 

Guard - Daryn Colledge

He was not the solution at Left Tackle for the Green Bay Packers, but he is definitely an above average Offensive Guard. He could come in, and solidify a spot of need for us.

 

Tight End - Bo Scaife

A good catching tight end who can block as well. I think the titans wont sign him because they have Jared Cook waiting in the background.

 

Free Agent Aquisitions: Vince Wilfork, O.J. Atogwe, Daryn Colledge, Bo Scaife

 

2010 NFL DRAFT

Note: Im going by the position we would be in if the draft were held today.

 

Round 1 - ILB Rolando McClain

I too was on the Eric Berry bandwagon, but its looking more and more likely he will not declare for the draft, and stay for his senior year. Rolando McClain is a beast at the ILB position. A very intelligent leader, who is all over the field. Great pursuit in the run game, and very good in pass coverage as well.

 

Round 2 - WR/PR Golden Tate

This man is a Steve Smith clone! Great hands and toughness, deceptively speedy, and one tough SOB. He is one hell of a playmaker, and would contribute in multiple facets. He can catch it, run it, block defenders, and return punts. If he is not the prototypical Pioli guy, I don't know who is.

 

Round 2 - OLB Jerry Hughes

I think he is just the guy we need on the outside to rush the passer, along with Tamba Hali. He has 25 sacks, and 20+ TFL in two years. 6'3 255lbs with speed, what more can I say.

 

Round 3 - OG Mike Johnson

A big mobile, athletic guard who fits our zone blocking scheme. He will open up holes for the Speedy Charles, and keep defenders off of Cassel.

 

Round 4 - OT Sam Young or OT/OG Vladamir Duccasse

Both of these guys can sit and be groomed to become the starter at RT. Sam Young is a durable, consistent offensive linemen who has experience blocking in a pro style scheme. Vladamir Duccasse is a huge guy with a mean streak. Very motivated, due to his family background and heritage. Could become an excellent linemen in the league.

 

2010 Draft Picks - Rolando McClain, Golden Tate, Jerry Hughes, Mike Johnson, Sam Young/Vladamir Duccasse

 

Heres what our starting lineups would look like with these offseason aquisisitions...

 

Offense:

LT-Albert, LG-Colledge, C-Waters, RG-Johnson, RT-O'Callahan/Young/Duccasse        

WR-Bowe, WR-Tate, WR-Long, TE-Scaife

QB-Cassel,  RB-Charles

 

Defense:

CB-Carr, FS-McGraw, SS-Atogwe, CB-Flowers         

OLB-Hughes, ILB Williams, ILB McClain, OLB-Hali

DE-Dorsey, NT-Wilfork, DE-Jackson

 

Special Teams:

K-Succop, P-Colquitt, KR-Charles, PR-Tate

 

These are moves that I think could essentially make us a contender for years. I could see that defense being in the top 10, the offense in the top 15, and the special teams #! with the addition of Tate as the returner

Poll

What do you think of my offseason acquisitions?

50%

Very well thought out, and these players and coachs would greatly improve the Chiefs

54 votes

4%

I dont like your additions one bit.

5 votes

45%

Its ok, but I can do better, and I think Pioli will do better

49 votes

108 votes | Poll has closed