Evaluating Pioli's Draft Picks

that is true. But Pioli’s vision in building a championship franchise is clear. We have very athletic, large, fast WR to create major mismatches. Imagine if we had a competent QB like Eli Manning, we would be putting alot of points on the board like he is now with Cruz, Nicks, and Manningham (Bowe, Baldwin, Breaston). He probably also recognizes that we have the best RB in the league which is why he brought in McClain. Pioli also sees the importance in a talented tight end as not only a security blanket for the QB, but also a dangerous option down the field, and he has brought in a very talented TE in Moeaki. McCluster under a competent QB would create even more turmoil for a defense by running short routes and burning a defense which would be spread out due to our talented receivers. Think Sproles in NO, with more speed and less power. Our O-line is still missing a couple pieces, but remember the days with Sackintosh on the line? We now have added Hudson, Lilja, Gaithers, and Asamoah.

On Defense, he sees that we have talented CB with Carr and Flowers, and Arenas who in my opinion has improved game after game. With Hali and Houston as OLB and Siler and Johnson as ILB, we probably have one of the most talented LB corp when healthy. Berry makes this D all work with his great run stuffing ability and his quickness and athleticism which allows him to have a huge range in helping defending passes. Lewis has been doing very well and Daniels adds to that depth. We do have a problem with our rush, but Jackson has been playing better this year than any other and Gregg is a solid option for next year with Powe in the wings. Bailey showed up tonight and hopefully he can refine his skills to pair with his tremendous strength.

I think Pioli has done a great job setting up a foundation, and if not for the injuries this year, I believe this team would have taken a huge step forward. Pioli just like all of us, probably recognizes a need for a QB for next year. If we drafted a QB in the first round, get a OL second round, and either sign or draft a DE that could generate more pressure than one of our starter now, we could be looking at a very dangerous team next year. I recognize that Pioli is putting our team closer and closer to contention, and I believe the vision he has for our Chiefs is very methodical and intelligent. I also feel alot of fans are overreacting, and if JC, Berry, Moeaki, and Siler come back healthy next year and we draft a QB in the first round (Griffin III, Barkeley, Moore), we will take the AFC West in surprisingly dominant fashion.