Breakdown of our potential first round selections.

Ok, so this is going to be a list of each player that may be available at #5 overall, and an overview of how they would help us. But first, let me start with some of the higher rated prospects, that I think are out of the question to be drafted by us.

List of players we won't draft.

Sam Bradford. (QB)
Matt Cassel's contract, and other needs are the reasons we will not draft Sam Bradford. Cassel had to adjust to a new offense right before the regular season, and was stuck behind a bad offensive line, with our receivers not performing the best they could of. Just imagine that Sam Bradford was somehow available, so we draft and sign him. Look at how much money both QB's are making. Yeah, bad idea.

Jimmy Clausen. (QB)
See above. Charlie Weiss is not a valid reason as to why we would ignore other needs and draft Clausen.

Gerald McCoy. (DT)
He could play in a 3-4, at end. We don't need a defensive end, with Dorsey and Jackson. Too small to be a nose tackle.

Ndamukong Suh. (DT)
See above. Some people have actually tried to convince me that Suh would be a good pick at 5, if put at nose tackle. His value drops significantly, when you factor him in at nose tackle in a 3-4. I'm not saying he can't do it, I'm just saying that there are better options for our 5th pick, than to go that route.
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Now for the list of the players I think will produce one of our future chiefs. (I think each one of these players has a chance to get drafted by us.)

List of potential first round selections.

Russell Okung. (OT)
The best offensive linemen in the draft. He completes our line and in my mind makes it one of the better offensive lines in the league. Just imagine this lineup:

LT: Russel Okung
LG: Brian Waters
C: Casey Weigmann
RG: Ryan Lilja
RT:  Branden Albert

However, we may be fine with Albert at left tackle, and Ryan O' Callaghan on the right side, and going after a defensive leader may be a better option, and Okung more than likley won't be here. But if he is, he solidifies our line for sure.

Eric Berry. (FS)
This guy is probably the most talked about guy in KC that is talked least about in our front office. Everybody likes to imagine Berry wearing red and gold, making flashy plays, hard hitting, and commanding our defense. But is he the right pick for our team? Safety is a position of low value. Do we need a safety? Yes. Do we have other needs? Yes. Safety isn't the kind of pick that is going to turn this team around. When you draft a safety in round 1, you do it for reasons the patriots did in 2007 when they took Meriweather. You do it because you have less important needs to fill. This team needs a true leader at the linebacker spot, a solid nose tackle, and I think an improved CB to pair alongside Brandon Flowers. (Along with a safety, which carries less positional value than those mentioned.)

Eric Berry has all the talent, he is a great player, but enters the draft at the wrong time for us. I don't think he will get drafted by us, but it's not out of the question. (Keep an eye out on Myron Rolle in the later rounds.)

Rolondo McClain. (ILB)
This guy is a perfect prototypical linebacker in the 3-4. He is 6-4, 256, and ran a 4.69 40. A lot better than Mr. Spikes' 5.08. Rolondo is a leader, good in coverage, smart, instinctive, and a versatile linebacker. He will make our defense leaps better by being added to the team. He should be ready to start from day 1, and compliments DJ well.

But, is LB a big enough need right now? Are Demmorio Williams and Derrick Johnson fine? Well, they may be a little shy of average, and I think we could definitely upgrade one of our inside linebackers to help improve this team. (I think DJ would hold out the starter spot with Rolondo.) And also, you have to include Rolondo's vocal leadership (something we need desperately) when comparing him alongside other prospects. I'm not going to touch on the Crohn's disease, because it's really not a big issue.

Bryan Bulaga. (OT)
At 6-6 and 312, Bulaga makes for a great LT. He would probably be the 2nd offensive tackle on our big board, after Okung, and has the same effect on our line as Okung. He was coached by Kirk Ferentz, who was one of our coaching candidates before we signed Todd Haley. One thing that may be a red flag is his arm length. Nobody want's to draft the next Robert Gallery. However, scouts seem to think he will be fine, and a good LT. He has a good all around game, and is a hard worker.

But yet again, is the singing of all these offensive linemen saying something? Is Pioli fine with the line we have now? Is getting a great defender more important? All of these will be questions brought up on draft day in the war room.

Dan Williams. (DT)
Well, nose tackle is considered by many, me included, to be the foundation of a 3-4 defense. Maybe that's why we struggled on the defensive side of the ball last year. Ron Edwards didn't look so good. Dan Williams is the best 3-4 nose tackle in this years draft, and would help out Dorsey and Jackson to have a bigger impact, which ultimately helps improve our pass rush. And that improves our secondary. In other words, a good nose tackle helps out everyone. Dan Williams still has room to grow, but is also an established player.

But is he too much of a reach? I don't think so. When you look at his potential, and positional value, you have to be happy with this selection. Williams would start on day 1, probably rotating out every now and then to take a breather, but his stamina is good, and he is a 3 down player in my opinion.

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Well, there you have it. Will one of the above players suit up in a uniform for Kansas City next year? I think so. Which one it is, remains to be seen, and will not be known until April 22.