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FYI To Mel Kiper: Chiefs Pick 5th, Not 6th In NFL Draft

Our friend Ryan over at KC Chiefs Blog has pointed out that ESPN's Mel Kiper is sticking with Oklahoma State's OT Russell Okung as the Kansas City Chiefs pick in the draft.

In his initial mock draft on January 20th, Kiper has the Chiefs taking Okung.

A Chiefs fan asked Kiper in a mailbag if the club might look at Florida CB Joe Haden or Tennessee S Eric Berry.

The issue is one of value.  I just don’t think Berry will be around at No. 6, and with as many needs as K.C. has, it’s not a scenario where you can see it trading up for a specific guy.  And remember this with Russell Okung: If you get him at No. 6, you have the chance to improve two positions, not just one, because it gives you a chance to move Branden Albert along the line.

Uh, Mel?

The Chiefs pick 5th, not 6th.

Hard to take these guys seriously when A.) the draft is still nearly three months away and B.) they can't get the top of the draft order correct.

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Awesome catch Joel.

Personally, I don’t take any of the talking heads seriously to begin with.

by Archyrr on Feb 9, 2010 1:31 PM CST reply actions  

I don’t take any of the talking heads seriously to begin with.

Not even David Byrne? That’s one Talking Head that needs to taken very seriously.

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 9, 2010 1:38 PM CST via mobile up reply actions   1 recs

I also don't follow them, so I couldn't give an honest opinion of Byrne.

I just don’t care for the media in general, with few exceptions, including the sports media. Just my personal opinion.

by Archyrr on Feb 9, 2010 1:42 PM CST up reply actions  

David Byrne

if this man ever talked about KC Chiefs football…the world would end. I don’t think he even knows what day of the week it is…he’s a freak. i met him when he built this thing

by bansky on Feb 9, 2010 2:01 PM CST up reply actions  

I saw Dave Byrne last year at the Uptown, blew my mind.

A lot of oldtimers are holding on to past glory, not Byrne. Dude still brings it.

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 9, 2010 2:04 PM CST up reply actions  

I was in New York about 5 years ago, saw the Broadway show "Avenue Q."

My seats were right next to David Byrne. That dude has to be 11 feet tall. He’s gigantic.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 9, 2010 2:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Love that show!

The internet is for porn (and AP).

by NJ Chiefs Fan on Feb 9, 2010 2:12 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

"Grab your dick and double click."

Puppets are cool, but filthy puppets are AWESOME!

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 9, 2010 2:22 PM CST up reply actions  

totally

love Mr. Byrne.

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

Always in motion is the future.
-- Yoda

by kabrink on Feb 9, 2010 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

While

i personally don’t like Kiper much but I agree with his point, whether we’re picking 5th or 6th lol

by RamX21 on Feb 9, 2010 1:33 PM CST reply actions  

ouch.

Berry falls…

QB
Suh
McCoy
QB
BERRY

Man crush on Eric Berry.

by SwimCoach on Feb 9, 2010 1:35 PM CST reply actions  

Probably just a slip on his part

he was only off 1 spot, after all. But in all seriousness, does anyone actually believe what that mop-head says?

So full of sh*t that toilet bowls have to wipe.

by IISaiNtII on Feb 9, 2010 1:35 PM CST reply actions  

"Who the hell is Mel Kiper?"

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 9, 2010 2:09 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

I just gotta say

That picture sure does give you a great idea of the enormity of these players. Sokolosky is 5’8" 190lbs.

by fairmont on Feb 9, 2010 1:36 PM CST reply actions  

I just gotta say that picture looks like a scene from...

The Green Mile. Jon Coffey and Mr. Jingles.

“That’s a smart mouse, Del, he’s like a circus mouse.”

Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan

by Mr J on Feb 9, 2010 1:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Exactly what I was thinking too, lol.

So full of sh*t that toilet bowls have to wipe.

by IISaiNtII on Feb 9, 2010 1:49 PM CST up reply actions  

That's not a huge error by Kiper

Things like that happen. What kills ESPN’s credibility is stuff like allowing Craig James to leverage his job there to get Mike Leach fired at Texas Tech, not what was probably a pre-coffee brainfart by Kiper, IMO. That said, they should’ve had a checker on that.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 9, 2010 1:39 PM CST reply actions  

I think that

because all these famous talking heads have us picking OL, we won’t.

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

Always in motion is the future.
-- Yoda

by kabrink on Feb 9, 2010 1:41 PM CST reply actions  

I think we'll draft defense.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 9, 2010 2:11 PM CST up reply actions  

yes, hope so

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

Always in motion is the future.
-- Yoda

by kabrink on Feb 9, 2010 2:12 PM CST up reply actions  

I think the offense showed a lot more improvement as the season went on.

We’ve got to be able to stop the run.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 9, 2010 2:23 PM CST up reply actions  

kiper

charges for his content, unlike a lot of other sites that are free. I wouldn’t pay for it anyways but it makes him look like a joker

by Remember Marv Levy on Feb 9, 2010 1:41 PM CST reply actions  

This one tiny mistake aside...

…his content is worth a lot more than the amateurs on the free sites, to be honest. He’s been doing it a lot longer, has a staff of assistant evaluators, and employs far more resources. I think he’s a clown because of his ridiculous hair and dopey personality, and hell, I’ll even go so far as to say that I disagree with him as often as not, but he has been one of two rightful heavyweights in the business (the other being Buschbaum until he died, and now Mayock).

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 9, 2010 3:12 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd be fine taking Okung

But im confused with what would happen to our line. Albert should go to lg so what happens to waters? If we draft Pouncey too I’d be happy. Okung-Albert-Pouncey-Waters- O’Callaghan. wow, that’s strong. And then add Rudy, Wade, Colin Brown, alleman and Ndukwe for depth. That’s a very good o-line right there. Right?

Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan

by Mr J on Feb 9, 2010 1:42 PM CST reply actions  

Common thought seems to be Waters replacing Rudy at Center.

He evidently came into the NFL at Center. I don’t have enough knowledge of his background to back that up myself though. Just what I’ve seen around these hallowed cyberhallways.

by Archyrr on Feb 9, 2010 1:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Played his first year in

NFL Europe as a Center, I believe. I also think his first appearance as aChief was at Center but shifted to guard for good later that year

by fairmont on Feb 9, 2010 1:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks for the backup.

I thought it was something like that.

Good to see you inputting. I was afraid the hounds had chased you off after your FanShot.

by Archyrr on Feb 9, 2010 2:00 PM CST up reply actions  

*shrugs*

I didn’t say if I agreed with the move or not, just passing along what seemed to be the concensus.

by Archyrr on Feb 9, 2010 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Well ...
I just don’t think Berry will be around at No. 6 …

Kiper’s right. If he’s still there at 5, he dang well better not still be there at No. 6.

by JacinB on Feb 9, 2010 2:16 PM CST reply actions  

Any chance we might use the extra 2 to move up?

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 9, 2010 2:23 PM CST reply actions  

Hope not.

We need the extra players real bad.

by Wheatboy74 on Feb 9, 2010 2:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Normally I would never defend someone...

But if you read those mailbag type of things there is often a lot of typos he probably just sausage fingered the 5/6 key.

Pitchers and Catchers report February 17th... And so begins my masochistic addiction.

by averagegatsby on Feb 9, 2010 2:46 PM CST reply actions  

I'd imagine those guys know the draft order from memory by now...

I think you’re correct.

"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius

by ArrowSpread on Feb 9, 2010 2:50 PM CST up reply actions  

No excuse.

Lazy bugger needs to stop eating sausages at work then.

by Archyrr on Feb 9, 2010 2:54 PM CST up reply actions  

"Sausage fingers" always reminds me of the movie Bad Santa.

That movie is my holiday staple instead of It’s a Wonderful Life. Does that make me a bad person?

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 9, 2010 3:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes

but only because It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas isn’t your holiday staple.

So full of sh*t that toilet bowls have to wipe.

by IISaiNtII on Feb 9, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Link

http://www.amazon.com/Its-Always-Sunny-Philadelphia-Christmas/dp/B002IFUCYO

“Did you fuck my fucking mother Santa?”

So full of sh*t that toilet bowls have to wipe.

by IISaiNtII on Feb 9, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions  

And remember this with Russell Okung: If you get him at No. 6, you have the chance to improve two positions, not just one, because it gives you a chance to move Branden Albert along the line.

uhhh no. it allows you to upgrade 1. RG or whatever position they move BA to.

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Feb 9, 2010 6:00 PM CST reply actions  

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