Senior Bowl: Chiefs Are Tracking Their Future NFL Draft Picks

by Joel Thorman on Jan 24, 2012 8:02 AM CST

The Kansas City Chiefs are down at the Senior Bowl looking for the players that will eventually fill out the 2012 NFL draft board. The coaching staff will be down there for the week leading up to Saturday's game and they'll talk to just about every player that's there.

But we'll also see and hear reports that team A was spotted talking with player X after practice. It's the obsessive NFL fan in us that has resulted in the media feeding our appetite by writing reports on which teams talked to which players after practice. Not a formal meeting or anything -- just which teams chatted up which players after practice.

This doesn't necessarily mean anything because teams will talk to just about everyone but it gives us a good excuse to start to get to know some of these prospects.

For the Chiefs, they were spotted down in Mobile talking with Cincinnati RB Isaiah Pead and Penn State G Johnnie Troutman, among others, after practice. The theme with those two is experience (as it is for a lot of players in the....Senior Bowl).

Pead came in at 5'10" and 193 pounds, which is an inch shorter and a few pounds lighter than he was listed at Cincinnati. Pead has four years of experience with an increasing number of carries ranging from 30 carries and two receptions his freshman year to 237 rushing attempts and 39 receptions his senior year. He's eclipsed the 1,000 yard rushing mark the last two seasons. The number of receptions he has jumps out at me -- 39 last year, 26 in 2010 and 20 in 2010. The Chiefs always talk about guys that can do multiple things, which Pead apparently can. It's super early in the process but Pead is projected somewhere around the third round.

Can the Chiefs use him? Yep. Thomas Jones and Jackie Battle are both impending free agents. The Chiefs need to pair someone with Jamaal Charles next season and future seasons. It's way, way too early to predict where but a third round pick is a reasonable spot for a complementary back.

Troutman came in at 6'4" and 325 pounds, which is about 10 pounds heavier than he was listed at Penn State. The Chiefs will have plenty of tape on him as he's been seeing time since his freshman year and developed into a regular starter by his junior year. He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention pick by the media and coaches. He's a senior (obviously). Also of note is that he was popped for DUI prior to the 2011 season.

Can the Chiefs use him? Yeah they can. They can use any offensive line depth, really. GM Scott Pioli indicated the offensive line has to be fixed this year. Jon Asamoah fills up one guard spot and will for the foreseeable future. Ryan Lilja's future is less certain on the other side as his contract expires next year. Rodney Hudson was the only interior offensive line depth the Chiefs had last year so they need some reserves waiting in the wings.

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Wouldn't hate Pead after the 3rd

He’s a pretty good back with some speed and vision. He’s not Charles, but I think he could be a nice 2nd option. Don’t know if he’s a true “power back” or “short-yardage guy”, but a nice RB.

by SCKSChief on Jan 24, 2012 8:08 AM CST reply actions

I agree

I would almost like to see a little more of a power or all around type guy than another smaller shifty guy.

1st Round - OT Jonathan Martin - Stanford, 2nd - NT Dontari Poe - Memphis
3rd - G Brandon Washington - Miami, 4th - ILB Tank Carder - TCU
5th - RB Vick Ballard - Miss State, 6th - QB Austin Davis - Southern Miss
7a - TE Brian Linthicum - Michigan State, 7b - OT Markus Zusevics - Iowa

by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Jan 24, 2012 8:17 AM CST up reply actions

Power back

I think McLain can serve all the goal line power back needs when he isn’t blocking, and he is an inspiring leader,and simply MUST be re-signed. So, another quick and elusive back might be best in terms of a draftee. Battle needs to be re-signed. He is pretty strong and is great on special teams when he is not needed at RB. But he would serve as a stronger back in situations. I really think that re-signing McLain and Battle would eliminate the need to draft a power back right now. But if McClain and/or Battle get away from us in free agency, then we have to get a power back by rook or by crook. A complete must.

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by Bilyous on Jan 24, 2012 11:47 AM CST up reply actions

The Chiefs dont need a power back or short yardage guy though

by KC_Chiefs on Jan 24, 2012 8:17 AM CST up reply actions

Why?

by SCKSChief on Jan 24, 2012 8:56 AM CST up reply actions

Agree

Thunder and lightning combo backs are outdated

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by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 24, 2012 9:05 AM CST up reply actions

agreed

lightning and lightning

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 9:10 AM CST up reply actions

But I would not mind if they could get Micheal Bush from the Faiders though....

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by Kool TA on Jan 24, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions

Get enough beef on the line

And any FB works just fine for short yardage.

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by MNchiefsfan on Jan 24, 2012 12:46 PM CST up reply actions

I don't know if they need a "true power back" or "short yardage guy" either

But more of an all around compliment would be nice. Someone who can take one some people, then still have a little speed to do something after he gets by them. If they have that guy around then I think it would benefit McCluster too if Charles goes down again.

by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Jan 24, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions

Pead is ideal

he’s got great speed, and is a decisive, 1 cut, ZB runner

perfect fit

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 8:34 AM CST up reply actions

Pead is a nice back but.....

In the 3rd round range I like Pierce (Temp) or Martin (Boise) better. They are near same in quickness but stouter. For a slasher at 200 lbs I like L. Miller (Miami) or Wilson (VaTch) much better but they can go earlier. I really like some later guys: Ganaway (BU) or Ballard (Ms St) or Bolden (MS). They have nice combo of Power and enough quickness to take advantage of cut back lanes for longer gains than most pure power backs.

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by CatChief on Jan 24, 2012 10:34 AM CST up reply actions

Agreed

by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Jan 24, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions

I think the later round guys lack the quickness and explosiveness KC needs

remember, this isn’t an OL that typically creates huge holes, gotta have a guy that can get through a crease and make a big play

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 11:24 AM CST up reply actions

Pierce in the 3rd

or Vic Ballard in the 4th…are my personal choices..

by cyberry on Jan 24, 2012 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

I like Martin too! He can break a long run and has good cutting ability also...

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by Kool TA on Jan 24, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions

I say we just re-sign McClain for our power back/short yardage guy

by banshee_01 on Jan 24, 2012 8:55 AM CST up reply actions

agreed

but, Pead would be a GREAT fill in for JC if he’s out

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 9:10 AM CST up reply actions

Im not saying I wouldnt want him

I just think people forget that we can re-sign McClain then we can draft another back similar to JC, instead of a bruiser type, then we dont miss a beat when he’s not out there

by banshee_01 on Jan 24, 2012 9:13 AM CST up reply actions

McClain

would need to add back those lbs he lost when he tried to convert to a RB. Dont forget he wanted to try and be a featured back before coming to KC. Also he doesnt add much in the pass catching area of the game. If you can add a guy who can be a dual threat out of the backfield as well as get the tough yards… If McClain stay with KC I think they are going to ask him to return to the traditional FB role and that is it.

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 24, 2012 9:17 AM CST up reply actions

McClain IS a good receiver and runner

but, didn’t get many reps.

but, I agree with banshee, re-sign McClain, add a back similar to JC

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

He is a good receiver

I agree that he is an ok reciever and runner. I think we want him to be better than he actually is. He isnt going to break off many big plays. That just isnt his game. He is a career 3.8 ypc back. If you are going to use him ONLY on short yardage, 1 catch a game and to block that is cool. If you are looking at him to be an actual compliment back then he would be crappy.
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If I have a choice between a RB out of this draft in the 3rd or 4th and McClain… I would take the RB. It just gives you more options. Is McClain going to motion out of the backfield to run a route? Is he going to get you a 20 yard run? Is he going to take a pass and get you 25 yards? I just see McClain as being what we got in TJ last year.
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I thought it was a heck of a signing last year and wanted him to get the ball more once JC went out but that didnt happen. Also he would have to want to stay here. I think the only way KC (upper management) would resign him would be as a pure FB.

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 24, 2012 10:00 AM CST up reply actions

I like him as a FB/RB

they should work him into the offense more.

no, he’s not a big-play guy, but he’s a valuable player that can do a lot of the little things on offense to help the team win.

Charles, Dex and the WRs are more than capable of making the big plays.
But, we saw without Charles, the whole Offense suffered… so i think it’s a priority to get a guy that can play like JC in the draft… AND bring McClain back to have the full set of skill players on Offense

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 10:24 AM CST up reply actions

I agree

I thought that is what they were going to do with him this year. I was hoping he would take TJ’s carries. That didnt happen and maybe it was all Haley. I hope they give him a shot if they bring him back. He was really wasted on this team this year and I hope HE wants to come back.

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 24, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions

Need both a RB compliment for JC for one back sets and a FB like McClain for 2-back sets.

2 Feature RBs plus a RB/FB. Plus a backup like Battle. Plus a scat back like McCluster is OK as well.

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by CatChief on Jan 24, 2012 10:39 AM CST up reply actions

I like him

I don’t think many teams are going to sign McClain to be the type of RB he wants to be. I can see him staying in KC as a FB. I’m not even 100% about him being a FB for Charles. I know there wasn’t much of an off season last year to work together but in the preseason and early in the year before JC’s injury it seemed Charles would out run him to his blocks. It looked as if McClain would hesitate or be a step slow on a block and Charles would be running past. With a full off season I’m sure the timing would improve.

He gives the impression and has the swagger that he is one tough SOB and I hope that the rest of the O picks that up and plays with the same attitude.

by brinkdaddy on Jan 24, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions

OR

even pickup Peyton Hillis from Cleveland. I think he has potential on a good team.

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by GaryfromIA on Jan 24, 2012 9:18 AM CST up reply actions

similar player to McClain

with a worse attitude

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 9:18 AM CST up reply actions

that's true

I mean, the guy did land the cover of Madden. That counts for something right??!

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by GaryfromIA on Jan 24, 2012 9:20 AM CST up reply actions

It means the Browns fans all organized in shockingly high numbers to advance Hillis through the fan-vote bracket because it was the first chance for something good to happen to that team in years.

Plus he picked up steam as the voting went on because people like a good underdog. But his season last year, while very good, wasn’t all that great. He averaged 4.4 yards per carry and had 11 touchdowns. And it appears, based on his awful 2011, that that was probably his absolute ceiling. You could do worse, but he’s probably going to be massively overpaid in free agency.

Anyway, it’s pretty clear that the developers were planning on it actually being Aaron Rodgers.

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by MtHammer on Jan 24, 2012 9:54 AM CST up reply actions

I'm find with Pead in the 3rd

As long as the Chiefs sign a solid, not already 30 year old, RB and draft a young guy no later then the 5th, I think the position will be looking that much better. As long as McClain is re-signed of course.

by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Jan 24, 2012 8:15 AM CST reply actions

What

IF the Rams take RG3 with there first pick, would you be happy trading our first round pick for Sam Bradford? I’d actually be ok with this, the 3rd best QB in this draft would be Ryan Tannehill (spelling?) and i’d consider Sam Bradford a much better QB than him. I know he’s got a big contract but he’d certainly be an upgrade on Matt Cassel. Any Thoughts?

by kcchief1981 on Jan 24, 2012 8:16 AM CST reply actions

id rather

Keep Orton trade first pick to cincinnati for 17 and 23 picks

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 8:22 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

I like the idea, but going by the trade chart (If it's still relevant) we'd be short

Trade comes up around 1250/1200 for their 1710, we’d have to throw something else in.

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by severn58 on Jan 24, 2012 8:28 AM CST up reply actions

Trade chart, like Two Yard Thomas, is old and worthless

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 24, 2012 8:43 AM CST up reply actions

It may be

But I thought I read/saw somewhere that with the rookie salaries being ~~brought back down to earth~~ chopped down, the chart might have been brought back to life in some capacity.

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by severn58 on Jan 24, 2012 8:52 AM CST up reply actions

I said this on another tread.

With the new rookie scale we only have one year to go off of when looking at the Trade Chart now. Atl, Jac, Cle and NO all traded up in the first round last year.
Jac and Cle trade picks in just the 2011 draft. Those teams both lost 100 points when trading up in value.
Atl trade picks in 2011 and 2012. They would lose 110 points if they were drafting in the same position in 2012 that they did in 2011.
NO trade picks in 2011 and 2012. NO gave up 420 to trade to get Ingram if they were drafting in the same position in 2012 as in 2011. Yes that was with NE. Dont ask me how he always gets massive value for his trade(Dude must have naked pics of ever NFL GM!)
So in 3 of the 4 cases the trading team gave up around 100 points in value to trade up.

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 24, 2012 9:03 AM CST up reply actions

I could live with the 17th and 23rd pick and keep Orton..

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by Kool TA on Jan 24, 2012 8:26 PM CST up reply actions

Time to get the sortable draft table up and running!

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by nateforchiefs on Jan 24, 2012 8:30 AM CST reply actions

pioli is probably going to trade down a couple slots

Unless he is really sold on someone. But you never know as the weeks go on can’t miss prospects start popping up once mayock gets on it.

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by sexassassin on Jan 24, 2012 8:36 AM CST via mobile reply actions

I'd still prefer

Sam Bradford than Orton and our first round pick, We’d have a very good high draft pick young QB which is what nearly everyone on here wants, no?

by kcchief1981 on Jan 24, 2012 8:38 AM CST reply actions

I know he's smart & accurate, but does he have any arm strenth?

Bradford almost seems like another Chad Pennington to me…

Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things

by jmcgoblue on Jan 24, 2012 8:45 AM CST up reply actions

Better arm than Chad

However Bradford is not an option due to his massive contract, they can’t eat all that cap then sign a risky top QB

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by BAMFSpecialOps on Jan 24, 2012 8:57 AM CST up reply actions

Meh, he's no LaMichael James

/yes, I know he’s not at the Senior Bowl

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 24, 2012 8:49 AM CST reply actions

you really think he'll still be available in the 3rd?

i can see a team grabbing him early 2nd as a rb/return guy ala “mcreach”

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by reedeasy on Jan 24, 2012 8:52 AM CST via Android app up reply actions

Last mock I saw, and I don't look at them all that often....

had him going like 2 or 3 picks after the Chiefs 3rd round pick.

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 24, 2012 8:54 AM CST up reply actions

Him and JC can be called slash and dash

and then they can sign the law firm to be the power back

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by KingChief on Jan 24, 2012 8:57 AM CST up reply actions

If James is available that low

KC’d be stupid not to take him. Better RB than Dex, IMO.

by SCKSChief on Jan 24, 2012 12:50 PM CST up reply actions

funny though. McCluster was being mocked in the second by pretty much everyone

Arenas is th one who we reached for. He was being mocked in the fourth sometimes fifth round

There are no stupid questions just stupid people

by IPWT2009 on Jan 24, 2012 2:36 PM CST up reply actions

I don't know about that

I remember both being 2nd-3rd round prospects

by stagdsp on Jan 24, 2012 2:42 PM CST up reply actions

CBS final rankings were

Dex #54 and Javy #103.

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by Brsrkr on Jan 24, 2012 6:02 PM CST up reply actions

Braford not going anywhere

Sam Braford is the man of the rams,they wont let him go for nobody.jeff fisher came their because of Braford.resign orton and let him and cassel battle it out for the starting job.

by chiefsfool on Jan 24, 2012 8:53 AM CST reply actions

Or did

Jeff Fisher want the job due to the 2nd round pick and the fact he’d be able to take RG3?

by kcchief1981 on Jan 24, 2012 9:12 AM CST up reply actions

2nd overall pick, sorry

by kcchief1981 on Jan 24, 2012 9:13 AM CST up reply actions

Was reported all over the place he wanted to go to a place with a QB already in place

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by BAMFSpecialOps on Jan 24, 2012 9:23 AM CST up reply actions

Just speculating bro, would be a nice option if at all posible

by kcchief1981 on Jan 24, 2012 9:31 AM CST up reply actions

Rams can't pick RG3 and trade Bradford

because every team would know that they’d HAVE to trade Bradford. They’d get royally screwed in that deal.

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by Brsrkr on Jan 24, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions

All it takes is one team to pull the trigger

See Palmer trade…

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 24, 2012 12:14 PM CST up reply actions

I'd pull the trigger

Bradford is a better QB than any the Chiefs have on the roster and I think he has a very high ceiling. I think he’d be amazing with the WR corps KC has and add another TE (maybe two for when, not if, Moeaki goes down) and I think he’d have a hay day.

by SCKSChief on Jan 24, 2012 12:52 PM CST up reply actions

OT, but PFT had a little snippet about the Nike uniform take over coming up

I keep forgetting about that, kind of excited to see what happens………for better or worse.

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by severn58 on Jan 24, 2012 9:00 AM CST reply actions

Bring on the mirrored helmets

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 24, 2012 9:06 AM CST up reply actions

Fresh to def

+ Flat colored helmets

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by severn58 on Jan 24, 2012 9:10 AM CST up reply actions

The flat colored helmets are pretty sweet

I have only seen black or dark grey ones though. I wonder how other colors would look.

by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Jan 24, 2012 9:34 AM CST up reply actions

chiefs getting new uni's? they need them, just like new england and denver switched it up in the past.

the uniforms are some what lame to be honest im ready for something new, throw some black in with the red and yellow.

by the great thunderlips on Jan 24, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions

Add Shawn Loiseau

The Chiefs spoke to him at the east west game. He really liked Chiefs scout Pat Sperduto. Loiseau is projected to go in the 7th as an aggresive ILB.

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Jan 24, 2012 9:21 AM CST via mobile reply actions

id rather draft to

Make our great defense epic. Address the oline issues in free agency. If we don’t spend money then u can blame the hunt family. Because we wont get a ring with him.

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 9:48 AM CST via mobile reply actions

if the Chiefs happen to talk to a player from Tennessee, and they find out they really like the guy but he wants to play elsewhere ..

… would that mean our reps are Stuck Inside of Mobile With the Memphis Blues Again

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by upamtn on Jan 24, 2012 9:55 AM CST reply actions

So Pioli has pead on his draft board?

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by Tarkus on Jan 24, 2012 10:39 AM CST reply actions

Pead would likely be a 3rd round grab, Others that I like better in that range:

RB: Martin (Boise), Pierce (Temp)
OT: Datko (FlSt), Mosely (Aub), Potter (Boise)
OG: Washington (Miami)
OC:Jones (GA)
NT/DT: Josh Chapman (AL)
DE: Nick Perry (USC)
CB: Gilmore (SC), Johnson (Mont)
SS: Allen (SC)
FS: Lester (AL)

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by CatChief on Jan 24, 2012 10:54 AM CST reply actions

Nice spot for extra picks.

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by CatChief on Jan 24, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions

I think Perry and Gilmore will be gone by the 3rd.

Perry maybe even in the 1st. Chapman might be interesting but he played the Championship game on a torn ACL (I think that was the ligament) so he may not be ready for a while. But if KC picks up a decent stop gap or someone to hold it down til Chapman is healthy he may be a good pick. I like the trade down thought too. If theres that many available chances are one might be 10-20 picks later too.

by ChiefsFan4Life634 on Jan 24, 2012 11:07 AM CST up reply actions

along with lester

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 11:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Chapman is a beast

played with that torn acl like more the half a season if he gets healthy might be a good pick

by kcchiefs2782 on Jan 24, 2012 12:06 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

The fact that the Chiefs need O-Line help

leads me to believe you’re right. If they’re satill high on Charles, they’ll grab a RB in the 4th. If they’re concerned about his durability, they may pick up Richardson in the 1st, or Wilson in the 2nd. An alternative is that if Richardson is sitting there at 11, the Chiefs could trade down for an extra 3 round pick+. I believe this years’ draft is going to be interesting, if you’re a KC fan!

by David Winton on Jan 24, 2012 12:37 PM CST up reply actions

We should get a 2nd rounder if we trade down in the first.

Pick 12 is worth 1200 points, which equals picks 21 and 50.

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by Brsrkr on Jan 24, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions

I like the G washington.

by the great thunderlips on Jan 24, 2012 6:39 PM CST up reply actions

Chiefs scouts talked to

DT Kendell Reyes and Harrison Smith of Notre Dame

Bleed Chiefs

by tomahawk44 on Jan 24, 2012 11:51 AM CST via mobile reply actions

I think we should...

look at kellen Moore for maybe a 5th or 6th rd pick qb if we can get one of the top 2 we all dream of us getting if we can’t snag one my pick rg3 by trading up. but I see us taking ol to sure up the front 5 I don’t like it but it is what it is helps the future I like the 1st and 2nd rd picks to be explosive players that contribute right away not that ol doesn’t but they don’t put up point or take them away set for the long post guys but my picks are:
1st pick rg3 meaning we won’t have a 2nd or 3rd so 4th OL/DT 5th OL/DT

or
1st decastro 2nd poe 3rd RB/LB 4th RB/LB 5th kellen Moore 6th OL 7th OL/S/CB
sry again what do you guys think?

by kcchiefs2782 on Jan 24, 2012 12:03 PM CST via Android app reply actions

I've been thinking about this

Given that Richardson is the greatest talent since Peterson according to pretty much everyone. I have a feeling we will take him in the first. We have a history of drafting the best talent available for a position of need and this just seems like something KC would do.

by brinkdaddy on Jan 24, 2012 12:04 PM CST reply actions

I wouldn't complain but...

idk about that do you think we really need another number 1 running back saying jc comes back 100%

by kcchiefs2782 on Jan 24, 2012 12:08 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

I don't

like taking a RB that high, but we are Chiefs fans. Anything is possible.

How high in the draft we take a RB will be a good insight on what they think of Charles and his health.

by brinkdaddy on Jan 24, 2012 12:18 PM CST up reply actions

decastro

Wold be best player available, fills a bigger need.

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 1:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

This makes perfect sense to me...

since I have Pead in my Chiefs Mock Draft as a 3rd round pick, behind a QB or G DeCastro in the 1st, and an OT in the 2nd. I origionally had Pead as a 4th rounder, but I see him moving up draft boards as we get closer to draft day. KC could suprise and go with Richardson in the 1st, or Wilson in the 2nd, because of the depth of O-Line talent available in this darft.

by David Winton on Jan 24, 2012 12:30 PM CST reply actions

im a defense guy

Kuechly / hightower first. Then zabre in second. Jones oc in third. Top three picks can come In start day one. Offensive line is set and defense is set with a few exceptions ( bowe and Carr) then pick up depth 4-7 and free agency.

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 1:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Rather have Martin, from what ive heard hes the only one who could handle blitz pick-ups.

And Walterfootball says we met more then two people.

Kansas City – Ohio State running back Boom Herron, Iowa State cornerback Leonard Johnson and Penn State offensive lineman Johnnie Troutman

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by ChiefWarPaint on Jan 24, 2012 1:04 PM CST reply actions

i heard martin

Is alot less athletic then most tackles in this draft.

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 1:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

From where?

Doesnt seem that way on film, and he ran a TD back against ASU, I doubt any Tackle could do that.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Jan 24, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

todd mcshay...

I bet more then u think could given the opportunity.

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 1:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Yeah maybe if they got really lucky

Also Todd Mcshay is pretty garbage as far as draft analysts go. I think he still has Burfict on his top 10 list, or at least just took him off recently and thats just turrible.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Jan 24, 2012 2:09 PM CST up reply actions

well he does this for a living id take his analysis over urs

Also burflict is a top 10 talent. Last time sum 1 question a linebacker like him he turned out to be a. Hall of famer. (ray Lewis)

by Brendon on Jan 24, 2012 2:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

He also says dumb crap to get attention

Burfict is not a top 10 talent, potential.. yeah, talent.. no.

I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
Alameda Ta’amu NT/DE 2012 Draftee

by BAMFSpecialOps on Jan 24, 2012 2:45 PM CST up reply actions

agree

he is like a 3rd round pick which we should look at in the 3rd sure up our elite LBs saying we don’t snag hightower or Luke

by kcchiefs2782 on Jan 24, 2012 3:12 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

Luke doesn't fit SILB for us though

At least IMO.. he doesn’t take or shed blocks well, doesn’t attack the LOS very well. He flows along the line to clean up the plays. He is a WILB in our scheme, which we have no need. Especially with big question marks at NT

I don't start arguments, I provoke thinking. -Me
Alameda Ta’amu NT/DE 2012 Draftee

by BAMFSpecialOps on Jan 24, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions