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Are you sure you want to go LB with our first pick?


Last year I was watching the draft alone because my friends had to work. I'm at home, hangin out with some pizza and my laptop on AP. The Chiefs needed linebackers badly. There was a report about Crabtree's dad wearing KC gear outside of the Music Hall in NY. Some sports writer said that KC was in love with Tyson Jackson, but few people took him seriously.

I thought for sure that had Aaron Curry fallen through the cracks, Kansas City would most defintely draft him. He wasn't proven in the blitzing department, but he was considered one of the safest players coming out of college, a sure starter that could adapt to the system quickly. At 6'3", 247 he was a big man that knew how to play football. He was a Pioli guy, someone that could be the leader on the defense and call the plays for them, making adjustments as seen neccessary. A Butkus award winner. Sure, there were a few concerns about his pass rushing abilities, but for the most part he was almost a complete player.

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I personally thought we'd be taking either Curry, Crabtree or Monroe. When we drafted a defensive end out of LSU, I'm postiive I wasn't the only one who stared at the tv for a moment or so, then started yelling. Seattle didn't hesitate on taking Curry as everyone laughed at the Chiefs for taking Tyson Jackson.

A year later, people aren't exactly laughing at Kansas City anymore. Sure, Tyson didn't perform as well as the number three pick should, but that sure thing at linebacker didn't have the season he was expected to have. Curry was taken out on obvious passing downs, and was replaced in the standard nickel formation by Leroy Hill.

I'm not saying he is a bust by any means, but Curry was supposed to be a sure thing at linebacker. His first game he tore it up, but after that he just kinda disappeared. I'm terrified that we go McClain with our number five pick, and have the same thing happen. People were going crazy over Curry, a lot of people even having him go number one to the Lions. I haven't heard half the amount of hype for McClain as I did for Aaron Curry.

Sorry about the late night ramblings, but I just can't help but think about the Patriots linebackers these last few years. For the most part, their inside LBs have been older veteran players. I won't be upset if we go McClain (I love hard hitting LBs), I guess I'd just feel safer going Berry or Okung.

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