What number will Eric Berry wear for the Chiefs?

We need a pass rusher, but the low sack numbers are symptomatic of poor run defense. If our teams can move the chains on the ground late in the game, then they pass a lot less. I’d argue that the best way to increase sack numbers would be to add a good NT in the middle.

This would clog the middle gaps on running downs forcing 3rd and long passing downs, where in turn the NT could collapse the pocket forcing the QB to roll out into the tender embrace of Tamba Hali

This is gonna get wordy, but allow me the ability to try and clearly express my points without sounding to egotistical ….

BPA is a highly subjective status, that is to say it’s opinion …

But is not the draft and where players are selected nothing more than a varied amount of opinions by the different front offices? A successful draft IMO lies in making the best educated choice. Which is achieved simply by trying to remove as many negative criteria that could expose any potential flaws in the player. Thereby trying to reduce the failure rate in evaluating a college prospect.

Criteria imo that would be studied when evaluating potential candidates for your roster,
Does the player have immaturity issues?
Does he have an alcohol or drug problem?
Is there a desire to become better, and have a solid work ethic?
Does he have the physical attributes required to play their position and be successful?
etc…

GM’s are basically like HR people in which they study their resumes and do background checks to make sure that these possible candidates will be an asset to the company. To me, that is what Pioli meant when explained about all the activities leading to the draft are but pieces to the puzzle.

but do remember there are no guarantees

I agree to a certain extent. Although there are no guarantees, why is it then that certain GM’s are more successful than others in evaluating college talent? Wouldn’t all choices subject to a 50/50 success/bust rate when it comes to selecting players? The answer lies in the GM’s ability to make the best educated choice from tried and tested techniques that were successful in the past. Basically playing with the laws of probability to determine the wisest player choice.

IMO in every draft there are always 5-8 real special players regardless of position, and the 32 teams will pretty much agree on who they are, maybe just not in the exact order on who’s rated over the other, but teams will generally know who the really special ones will be. The consensus in the NFL is that Berry is one of those really unique players that deserve top 5 consideration.

If one were to pick Berry at #5 then one might well miss out on the best NT available

Sorry uptamn, but Cody being the best NT available is also an opinion. The consensus in the NFL is that Berry deserves to be among the elite 5 picks, Cody does not even belong in the first round.
We need a NT that is absolute, but we have a shot at an elite player at 5, and he fills a position that we also need help in.

Don’t get me wrong I like Cody, but he has some red flags that make me cringe. This is the criteria that I mentioned earlier. The biggest concern for me is his weight issue, which could lead to conditioning and stamina problems. The result of which may lead to other concerns like availability if he is injury prone due to a lack of conditioning.

Here’s the negatives on the Cody:
Conditioning and stamina are concerns, weighed more than 400 lbs before his Alabama days. Shows no quick twitch or explosion. Marginal closing speed. Offers not pass rush value and is strictly a bull rusher. Limited, two down player, leaving the field on passing downs. Questionable work habits. He’s even projected in the second round, because of his lack of overall discipline.

Selecting Cody would not be playing the percentages in our favor. We would be taking a more serious gamble with our selection, rather than making the best educated guess.

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