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TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 04:48 PM
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2014 NFL Draft

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Scout.com's top 32 draft prospects:



Player
Pos.
School
Grade


1. Jadeveon Clowney (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33597)*
DE (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/31/draftyear/2014)
S Carolina
98


2. Greg Robinson (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34748)
OT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/46/draftyear/2014)
Auburn
97


3. Khalil Mack (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34108)
OLB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/89/draftyear/2014)
Buffalo
96


4. Sammy Watkins (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33609)*
WR (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/1/draftyear/2014)
Clemson
96


5. Jake Matthews (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33601)
OT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/46/draftyear/2014)
Texas A&M
95


6. Aaron Donald (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34113)
DT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/32/draftyear/2014)
Pittsburgh
94


7. Mike Evans (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34120)*
WR (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/1/draftyear/2014)
Texas A&M
94


8. Taylor Lewan (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33612)
OT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/46/draftyear/2014)
Michigan
94


9. Zack Martin (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34107)
OT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/46/draftyear/2014)
Notre Dame
93


10. O. Beckham Jr. (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33072)*
WR (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/1/draftyear/2014)
LSU
93


11. Eric Ebron (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33617)*
TE (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/7/draftyear/2014)
N Carolina
92


12. Darqueze Dennard (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33051)
CB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/92/draftyear/2014)
Michigan St
92


13. H. Clinton-Dix (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33619)*
S (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/93/&draftyear/2014)
Alabama
92


14. C.J. Mosley (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33605)
ILB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/90/draftyear/2014)
Alabama
92


15. Kyle Fuller (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33087)
CB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/92/draftyear/2014)
Virginia Tech
92


16. Morgan Moses (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33071)
OT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/46/draftyear/2014)
Virginia
92


17. Ryan Shazier (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34117)
OLB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/89/draftyear/2014)
Ohio State
92


18. Blake Bortles (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34717)*
QB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/8/draftyear/2014)
UCF
91


19. Brandin Cooks (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34722)*
WR (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/1/draftyear/2014)
Oregon St
91


20. Justin Gilbert (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34122)
CB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/92/draftyear/2014)
Oklahoma St
91


21. Calvin Pryor (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34749)*
S (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/93/&draftyear/2014)
Louisville
91


22. Johnny Manziel (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33057)*
QB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/8/draftyear/2014)
Texas A&M
90


23. Jason Verrett (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34111)
CB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/92/draftyear/2014)
TCU
90


24. Marqise Lee (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33604)*
WR (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/1/draftyear/2014)
USC
90


25. Anthony Barr (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33600)
OLB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/89/draftyear/2014)
UCLA
90


26. Bradley Roby (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33622)*
CB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/92/draftyear/2014)
Ohio State
89


27. Stephon Tuitt (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33608)
DE (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/31/draftyear/2014)
Notre Dame
89


28. T. Bridgewater (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33598)*
QB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/8/draftyear/2014)
Louisville
89


29. Dee Ford (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33632)
DE (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/31/draftyear/2014)
Auburn
89


30. J. Attaochu (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/34149)
OLB (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/89/draftyear/2014)
Georgia Tech
89


31. Joel Bitonio (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33655)
OT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/46/draftyear/2014)
Nevada
89


32. Cyrus Kouandjio (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/33603)
OT (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/position/_/id/46/draftyear/2014)
Alabama
88




Notes: The NFL has reduced the amount of time to make each pick in the first round from 15 minutes to 10.
This year, the prospective draftees are permitted to select their own "Walk up" music. That should be interesting!

The Houston Texans are on the clock.

Discuss...

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 04:56 PM
Thanks, TopekaRoy. I'll start with some pre-draft speculation that I've been reading & that's the top 5 WR's may be off the board by the time the Chiefs pick at #23. If that happens, then I suspect the Chiefs could be furiously trying to trade down.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 05:13 PM
It looks like there will be a lot of teams looking to trade back in this draft. That could make it harder for the Chiefs to find a willing partner or force them to settle for less in return.

What if nobody wanted to trade up or nobody wanted, say, picks 4 through 9? That could get weird!

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 05:21 PM
Regardless of what happens with the top draft pick, the Chiefs have got to hit on those choices in rounds 3 through 6. This is what catapulted Seattle into SB contention -- hitting on those mid-to-late round choices, consistently.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 07:40 PM
It figures. There's already talk of the Falcons trying to trade out of the #6 spot and seemingly trying to avoid taking one of the top 3 Tackles and you know that Pioli is leading the charge. All the pundits have been saying the Falcons need to take one of the top 3 Tackles to bolster Matt Ryan's protection & for obvious reason. Ryan got sacked 44 times and hit somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 times. If the Falcons pass on one of those Tackles, I wouldn't blame Matt Ryan for sending Pioli a personal message saying "Thanks, prick". What a mindless idiot the Falcons are stuck with in Pioli.

By contrast, Andy Reid just stated that Eric Fisher is working like a maddog to get ready for the upcoming season and you can bet Alex Smith is happy about that. Although Fisher has lots of room for improvement, I'm still glad the Chiefs took him.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:13 PM
it sounds like Rich Eisen has a crush on Johnny Football.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 08:19 PM
Clowney at #1 to Houston as projected. Talent is there, but he has to learn to bring it 100% every time. I thought Lewan handled him pretty well in the Bowl game over a year ago.

Rams up next.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:20 PM
the Texans take Clowney. No surprise there.

Rams are on the clock.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:25 PM
It looks like everyone is going to take the full 10 minutes hoping to trade back, but nobody is biting.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:26 PM
Scout.com has 4 OT in the top 10. That makes the Brandon Albert signing luck REALLY dumb!

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 08:26 PM
Greg Robinson to the Rams. Good pick. They need O-Line help. Robinson can play Tackle or Guard.

Jags up next.


Scout.com has 4 OT in the top 10. That makes the Brandon Albert signing look REALLY dumb!

I agree that Miami overreached for Albert and they were fools for passing on Lane Johnson last year.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:29 PM
The Rams took OT Greg Robinson at #2 overall, and people criticize the Chiefs for selecting Fisher at #1 last year. That just shows you how much GMs value good OTs.

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 08:32 PM
Breaking news the jags are still the jags

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 08:34 PM
Oh Wow !! The Jags took Bortles. QB's being taken could push players down to KC that they didn't think would be there.

Jags needed a QB and they don't have to play him right away, but they had to get a QB so the pick makes sense.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:34 PM
Take THAT, Johnny football! Scout.com had Bortles ranked at 18th. a bit of a reach?

Lovie Smith said "Josh McCown is our starting QB." That didn't last long!

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:35 PM
Browns trade up to 4. I bet they take a WR.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:37 PM
Browns take Watkins. No surprise there.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 08:38 PM
Browns trade up to 4. I bet they take a WR.

Buffalo traded to up and gave up a #1 next year. Sammy Watkins is the guy they took. Good player, but I question giving up a 2015 #1, with this draft class being deep at WR in 2014.

Oakland is on the clock.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:39 PM
Man I hate "selfies." Doesn't he think he can find a better pick of him with Goodell on line?

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 08:43 PM
Oakland selected Khalil Mack LB, Buffalo. They needed Defensive help no doubt.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:48 PM
Will the Falcons take a WR, a TE or o-line?

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 08:52 PM
What!! The Falcons took a Tackle? Did they kick Pioli out of the draft room and give him the night off? Good pick by Atlanta.

I'm watching this via NFL Network, but it's being ruined by those two turdbuckets doing the commentary, Matt Millen and Charlie Casserly who talk like they're experts, but as GM's couldn't manage to take care of a wet dream.

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 08:53 PM
Good pick for the Raiders. Not good for the Chiefs to go against every year .

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 08:54 PM
Good pick by Atlanta. Their defense sucked last year.

Now Lovie's Bucs are on the clock. I was thinking he was in Jacksonville. Right state, wrong city.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 08:59 PM
Two receivers gone in the first 7 picks.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:00 PM
Tampa Bay took Mike Evans as many predicted. that's the second WR off the board. Could be as many as 6 taken in the 1st round.

The Vikings have traded their pick to Cleveland. Browns jump from#9 to #8 for a 5th round pick.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:04 PM
Browns swapped with Vikings to move up one spot.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:06 PM
Browns take CB Justin Gilbert.

Vikings are next.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 09:07 PM
Buffalo traded to up and gave up a #1 next year. Sammy Watkins is the guy they took. Good player, but I question giving up a 2015 #1, with this draft class being deep at WR in 2014.

Oakland is on the clock.

No way is Sammy Watkins worth two First Round picks

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:07 PM
Browns take CB Justin Gilbert. I couldn't tell if the look on Manziel's face was disappointment or relief!

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:08 PM
Vikings need a QB (or 2). Heeeere's Johnny?

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 09:09 PM
Some mildly surprising picks so far.

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 09:09 PM
If Manzel is there at 23 IMO the Chiefs HAVE to take him. To much upside not to he can sit a year that's just my thoughts

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 09:11 PM
So....Latest speculation on what we do with #23?

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:13 PM
Vikings take Anthony Barr, LB UCLA.


So....Latest speculation on what we do with #23?

Dorsey said "best player". Depends on who falls & who Dorsey thinks is the best player for the Chiefs.

Lions take TE Eric Ebron.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:14 PM
Vikings take defense. LB Barr. pretty much ANY pick would make them better.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:16 PM
Lions take Eric Ebron (TE). I'm not too sure about that pick.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 09:18 PM
If Manzel is there at 23 IMO the Chiefs HAVE to take him. To much upside not to he can sit a year that's just my thoughts
Naw, that would be devastating. There's better QB's if that's what KC is going to pick.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 09:19 PM
He'll no taking manziel he's just another wanna be like Brady Quinn and Tim tebowe..we need wr then corner

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:20 PM
WRs still on the board: Becham (#10), Cooks (19), Lee (#24).

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 09:20 PM
He'll no taking manziel he's just another wanna be like Brady Quinn and Tim tebowe..we need wr then corner

IF there are any WRs left at #23.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:24 PM
Titans take O-Lineman for 2nd year in a row. Lewan is a good pick for them.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:24 PM
Titans take Lewan OT. BPA.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 09:26 PM
So how far does Manziel fall?

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:27 PM
Giants need OT. Zack Martin and Morgan Moses still on the board.

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 09:27 PM
Cowboys or rams might take manziel or he falls to second round.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:28 PM
So how far does Manziel fall?16. Cowboys or 18, Jets.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 09:29 PM
So how far does Manziel fall?

I hope he falls out of the first round.
I also trust that KC has done homework on WR's and can find a great one at 23

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 09:29 PM
Another WR gone.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:31 PM
Giants take WR Odell Becham, JR. That's the 3rd WR picked so far.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 09:31 PM
Hahaha fall manziel just like post Brady Quinn did..

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 09:32 PM
Cook and Lee still there

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:32 PM
Beckham gone to the Giants at #12. Questionable move. They needed O-line help and Martin would have been a good pickup. Dolphins will take Zack Martin at #19, if he's there. Chiefs might take Martin if he's at #23.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:32 PM
Rams are on the clock. They could take Johnny, but I don't think they will.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 09:34 PM
Browns still might take post Johnny or Dallas or jets as long as we don't get his smug ars

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 09:35 PM
Arizona could also take Manziel.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 09:35 PM
Lots of defensive players left

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:37 PM
Beckham gone to the Giants at #12. Questionable move. They needed O-line help and Martin would have been a good pickup. Dolphins will take Zack Martin at #19, if he's there. Chiefs might take Martin if he's at #23.
Dumb move by the Giants. I don't want the Chiefs to take an OT with their first pick but if Martin falls all the way to 23 he would be a steal.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:39 PM
Rams take DT Aaron Donald at #13. Didn't see that coming.


Dumb move by the Giants. I don't want the Chiefs to take an OT with their first pick but if Martin falls all the way to 23 he would be a steal.

Martin can play all 5 spots on the O-line. He could plug a Guard spot right away.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:39 PM
Rams take DT Aaron Donald. BPA

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:41 PM
Rams take DT Aaron Donald at #13. Didn't see that coming.
Scout.com had him ranked #6 overall. Good value for the Rams.

My Bears are on the clock! They want to trade back, but who wants to move up?

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:42 PM
It's looking like the top 5 WR's will be off the board at #23. Maybe Cooks size will push him down to KC at #23.

Bears take CB Kyle Fuller at #14.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:45 PM
Bears take CB Kyle Fuller. Good pick. "Peanut" Tilman isn't getting any younger.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 09:48 PM
It's looking like the top 5 WR's will be off the board at #23. Maybe Cooks size will push him down to KC at #23.

Bears take CB Kyle Fuller at #14.
2 Junior WR's are Cody Latimer and Donte Moncrief. Donte has 4.40 speed.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:49 PM
Pittsburgh takes LB Ryan Shazier at #15. Dallas up next. Is this Johnny Football time?

8 pick to go until the Chiefs pick.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 09:52 PM
Manzel looks so peeved. LOL.....He's sucking on that water bottle like crazy.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 09:54 PM
The guys on NFL Network must be high on something!

Cowboys take Martin. The worst defense in the NFL takes an OT! Probably the best player on the board, but epic fail for the Cowboys!

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 09:54 PM
Surprise pick by Dallas of Zack Martin at #16. I didn't think they would go O-Line.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 09:56 PM
Manziel not a happy camper right now.

Bike
05-08-2014, 09:59 PM
Wow lots of great players on the board. Would be awesome if Pryor somehow fell to us...

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:01 PM
Manzel looks so peeved. LOL.....He's sucking on that water bottle like crazy.
Scouts.com had Manziel ranked at 22nd. I don't know why everyone is so shocked that he is still on the board.

Ravens take LB CJ Mosley, Dennard and Haha have been passed over. Could the Chiefs take one of them?

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:02 PM
Ravens take LB CJ Mosely at #17. Don't like Alabama defenders taken high, as they've just about all busted. Nico Johnson was OK in round 4 for KC last year.

loyalchief91
05-08-2014, 10:03 PM
Getting closer & closer to us

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:05 PM
So....what are people expecting at #23?

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:06 PM
BPA.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:08 PM
Jets taking their time

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:08 PM
Carr or Bridgewater to Chiefs? Not high on M. Lee. I hope for Pryor.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:11 PM
Damned fish up next.

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:12 PM
Damn. Maybe we get Roby.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:12 PM
THANK YOU, JETS !! Don't want any Safety drafted by KC in Round 1.

Cooks is falling closer to the Chiefs and Reid really likes him.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:13 PM
Haha fall Johnny such azz

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:16 PM
We need a corner. Couple good ones out there. I'm still hoping to trade down if Cooks on the board.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:18 PM
We need a corner. Couple good ones out there. I'm still hoping to trade down if Cooks on the board.

And I'd prefer to take Cooks.

Dolphins took a Tackle. They needed O-Line.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:19 PM
James might be a bit of a reach for the Dolphins...

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 10:20 PM
Oh no saints might take cooks!

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:20 PM
Saints jump from 27 to 20. we won't be trading back with them.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 10:22 PM
Here goes Cooks to New Orleans...Just moved up.

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:22 PM
I like Cooks also. But with 1 pick in first 83 selections, we could use the picks.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:25 PM
If we trade back I suspect it will be at the last minute. I think Dorsey is watching someone specific and hoping we can get him at #23.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 10:26 PM
Manziel, Bridgewater, trade back, Xavier Su'a-Filo...in that order.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:26 PM
There goes that idea. Saints take Cooks

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:26 PM
÷%=_#_%%!=# there's goes my wr..I wanted

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:26 PM
There goes Cooks. That leaves only Lee among first round WRs.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:27 PM
Well, that scratches that for KC as far as wanting Cooks. Could be a trade-down coming.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:28 PM
Probably taking corner now with cooks gone.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:28 PM
Manziel, Bridgewater, trade back, Xavier Su'a-Filo...in that order.
NO QBs!

Slacker6000
05-08-2014, 10:28 PM
Lets take Johnny Football

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:29 PM
Saints knew we'd take cooks and jumped us..

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:29 PM
Slacker get real we don't want that pos

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:31 PM
No f***ing QB or Safety.

Lewis_Chiefs
05-08-2014, 10:31 PM
Marqise Lee now please, just don't take Manziel, if its going to be a QB i'd much rather it be Bridgewater.

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:31 PM
NO QBs!
I've heard negotiations with Smith not going well.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:32 PM
Well, that scratches that for KC as far as wanting Cooks. Could be a trade-down coming.
I don't see us trading back unless the Jaguars really want Johnny Manziel and they are afraid that the rams or Browns will take him.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:33 PM
Well, that scratches that for KC as far as wanting Cooks. Could be a trade-down coming.

If we can find anybody who is willing.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:34 PM
I've heard negotiations with Smith not going well.
they are just "on hold." We have a whole year to work something out.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 10:34 PM
Cooks was too small really. I'd rather have a bigger WR even if just a bit slower.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:35 PM
Texans might trade......

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:35 PM
Packers take Clinton-Dix. Eagles will take Lee.

What do the Chiefs do?

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:35 PM
packers take Ha Ha. It's going to be a fun season for the NFC North!

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:35 PM
M. Lee falling. Too slow and too many dropped balls.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 10:37 PM
Cooks was too small really.
Dennard/CB still available.....to my surprise. KC could use him

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:37 PM
Packers take Clinton-Dix. Eagles will take Lee.

What do the Chiefs do?
Corner Roby or Dennard?

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:39 PM
Hurry up Philthy!

Lewis_Chiefs
05-08-2014, 10:39 PM
I reckon the Eagles will go Dennard and we'll take Lee.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:39 PM
Benjamin??

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:39 PM
Packers take Clinton-Dix. Eagles will take Lee.

What do the Chiefs do?
Might have to take CB Dennard. BPA, Chiefs willing to trade Flowers, Flowers doesn't fit the system ...

jason1981
05-08-2014, 10:40 PM
I can see a trade down but not out of the 1st round though.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:40 PM
Corner Roby or Dennard?

Forget Roby. Dennard is the better fit and may be BPA.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:41 PM
Told you nobody ever trades with us!!! Bs

Bike
05-08-2014, 10:41 PM
Damn browns get eagles pick.

jason1981
05-08-2014, 10:41 PM
Damn our only chance was moving back was with Cleveland and they traded with the eagles instead.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:42 PM
Browns trade up to #22 and it could be Johnny Football.

Yep, Johnny Football.

Chiefs are on the clock.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:42 PM
Philthy trades with Cleveland

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:42 PM
Haha trade up to get loser Johnny just like they did loser quinn

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 10:43 PM
Did the Browns think the Chiefs wanted Manziel?

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 10:43 PM
wasted pick by Cleveland to take tiny johnny.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 10:44 PM
Dennard to KC please.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:46 PM
Dorsey is on the phone.......4 minutes

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 10:46 PM
don't you think we could have beat INDY if we had Dennard in the Playoffs?

jason1981
05-08-2014, 10:47 PM
Wtf now nfl network not even talking about the chiefs. All they talk about is johny ffing manziel. Seriously. After the picks b3fore they wen5 right to the next team on the clock.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:48 PM
With the Browns moving up to take Johnny I see little chance of trading back. It looks like we will either take Dennard (BPA) or Lee (Big need). Will Dorsey shock us all?

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:48 PM
We need wr and corner.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:49 PM
Dorsey on the phone, talking fast.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:50 PM
Wtf now nfl network not even talking about the chiefs. All they talk about is johny ffing manziel. Seriously. After the picks b3fore they wen5 right to the next team on the clock.
That's because Johnny Football is the NFL networks TV Mascot. They have been drooling over him for the entire show.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:50 PM
Pick in with 20 seconds left.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:51 PM
They never even talked about our pick coming up bs

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:52 PM
Chiefs pick ford?? Wtf

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 10:52 PM
Wow. Shocker !

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:52 PM
That's not what I was expecting.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:52 PM
Stupid chiefs!!!!! Retarded!!!!

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:53 PM
Dee Ford?

Let the B!@#ing begin!

loyalchief91
05-08-2014, 10:53 PM
Is this guy even good? Never heard of him

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 10:53 PM
HA! HA! A pass-rusher and no QB or DB. HA! HA!

I love it.


Dee Ford?

Let the B!@#ing begin!


Not from me. An explosive off-the-edge pass-rusher was a need. Tamba Hali may be gone after this year.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:53 PM
Another wasted 1st Rd pick why do I even bother with these retards.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 10:54 PM
There must be background issues with Dennard/CB to have fallen past KC.

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 10:54 PM
Well we hopefully improved the defense

Slacker6000
05-08-2014, 10:54 PM
Another crappy draft pick. Why do they torture us?

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 10:55 PM
Not happy about that pick at all. Who are we throwing to this year. Wow!

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:55 PM
Not what I expected. Ranked at 29 he is a bit of a reach, but not too much. It helps our defense and our pass rush. Hopefully he pans out.

Pro_Angler
05-08-2014, 10:55 PM
Every fubvhving ones except chiefs brass that we lost last year because of no corner and lack of wr's

jason1981
05-08-2014, 10:56 PM
Wtf. Is is ford even a 3-4 end? We seems to light to play a 3-4 end. We already ha e hali and houston at old unless they trade hali for a 2nd rnd pick but even then your not really adding much.

jason1981
05-08-2014, 10:57 PM
Wtf nfl network is still talking about manziel. **** the fffff..... up already.

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 10:57 PM
If you can't stop the pass, then stop the passer. We have a pretty good pass rush. This should make it better. I can understand this pick though it's not what I was hoping for or expecting.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 10:57 PM
Not happy about that pick at all. Who are we throwing to this year. Wow!
The same people we threw to last year when we had the 3rd best offense in the NFL at the end of the season.

Bortnem
05-08-2014, 10:58 PM
Absolutely stupid stupid stupid pick...we have 0 people to throw to and we have Lee sitting there so lets add another OLB when we have 2 pro bowlers...maybe I gave this regime too much credit before they deserved it.

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 11:00 PM
3rd best offense because of Jamal Charles not our wide receivers. Jamal can't keep carrying the load every year.

Lewis_Chiefs
05-08-2014, 11:00 PM
Not a fan of the pick, Darqeeze Dennard would have been perfect for our press man system and Marqise Lee would have been a good pick too.

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 11:01 PM
Worst pick of the draft so far!

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:01 PM
Absolutely stupid stupid stupid pick...we have 0 people to throw to and we have Lee sitting there so lets add another OLB when we have 2 pro bowlers...maybe I gave this regime too much credit before they deserved it.

I did not want marquis lee. He will be a poor mans bowe. We need speed. Just dont think ford fits our 3-4 end. Which we did need and de but I like tuitt as de for us if we traded back.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 11:02 PM
Don't care what anybody says. I like the pick. Ford tore it up at the Senior Bowl and was right up there with Aaron Donald as the best Defensive Front 7 players on the field. Look what happened when Hali and Houston went down last year. The Chiefs get instant depth and Hali's successor.

PEOPLE. Ford will play OLB, like Hali has been doing, not a down DE like DeVito and Walker. Use some common sense.

Chiefster
05-08-2014, 11:04 PM
I would have liked to see us take a WR, but I'm not terribly upset with this pick. Late in the season our defense seemed to kinda run out of gas and we could have used an extra speed rusher off the end.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:04 PM
One trick pony edge rusher. Hope he can get after the QB. Could get smothered by bigger OTs. I'm just glad it wasn't a WR (specifically Marqise Lee).

Chiefster
05-08-2014, 11:05 PM
Don't care what anybody says. I like the pick. Ford tore it up at the Senior Bowl and was right up there with Aaron Donald as the best Defensive Front 7 players on the field. Look what happened when Hali and Houston went down last year. The Chiefs get instant depth and Hali's successor.

Absolutely agree!

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:05 PM
LOL. I'm seeing the same reaction here I saw two years ago when we picked Poe! Our defense went in the toilet last year after Houston and Hali got hurt. We needed a DE to replace (and upgrade) TJ. We still need WRs and DBs but this was a good pick.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:07 PM
LOL. I'm seeing the same reaction here I saw two years ago when we picked Poe! Our defense went in the toilet last year after Houston and Hali got hurt. We needed a DE to replace (and upgrade) TJ. We still need WRs and DBs but this was a good pick.

He doesn't play TJ's position...

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 11:07 PM
One trick pony edge rusher. Hope he can get after the QB. Could get smothered by bigger OTs. I'm just glad it wasn't a WR (specifically Marqise Lee).


Agree here USC wrs have a horrible trac record

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:08 PM
LOL. I'm seeing the same reaction here I saw two years ago when we picked Poe! Our defense went in the toilet last year after Houston and Hali got hurt. We needed a DE to replace (and upgrade) TJ. We still need WRs and DBs but this was a good pick.

Hes not replacing tj at end cuz he will be playing olb. Inless we plan to switch to a 4-3 defense. Hes not big enough for a 3-4 end.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:10 PM
One trick pony edge rusher.
I like that trick!

70 chiefsfan70
05-08-2014, 11:10 PM
Don't care what anybody says. I like the pick. Ford tore it up at the Senior Bowl and was right up there with Aaron Donald as the best Defensive Front 7 players on the field. Look what happened when Hali and Houston went down last year. The Chiefs get instant depth and Hali's successor.

PEOPLE. Ford will play OLB, like Hali has been doing, not a down DE like DeVito and Walker. Use some common sense.
I couldn't agree with you more. This is a solid pick of need. Its not possible to have too any pass rushers.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:10 PM
Hes not replacing tj at end cuz he will be playing olb. Inless we plan to switch to a 4-3 defense. Hes not big enough for a 3-4 end.

He still wouldn't replace TJ if we switched to a 3-4. TJ would play 3-tech (DT).

Bortnem
05-08-2014, 11:10 PM
Don't care what anybody says. I like the pick. Ford tore it up at the Senior Bowl and was right up there with Aaron Donald as the best Defensive Front 7 players on the field. Look what happened when Hali and Houston went down last year. The Chiefs get instant depth and Hali's successor.

PEOPLE. Ford will play OLB, like Hali has been doing, not a down DE like DeVito and Walker. Use some common sense.

I dont mind getting depth behind our OLB, but why do you take a 1st rounder to sit behind 2 pro bowlers...doesnt make sense when we have absolutely no WR and Lee was right there...you dont draft a successor (minus QB) in the first round. Depth is for later rounds and starters are for round 1 and 2...absolutely stupid. I havent been this mad at a pick since we Pioli drafted Tyson Jackson

70 chiefsfan70
05-08-2014, 11:11 PM
This is Manning medicine

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:12 PM
He doesn't play TJ's position...
Doesn't matter he is a DE who will rush the QB better than TJ ever did.

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 11:13 PM
Doesn't matter he is a DE who will rush the QB better than TJ ever did.

That's not saying much lol

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:13 PM
I dont mind getting depth behind our OLB, but why do you take a 1st rounder to sit behind 2 pro bowlers...doesnt make sense when we have absolutely no WR and Lee was right there...you dont draft a successor (minus QB) in the first round. Depth is for later rounds and starters are for round 1 and 2...absolutely stupid. I havent been this mad at a pick since we Pioli drafted Tyson Jackson

Im not to excited either but more excited that we didnt take wr lee. He will be worse then bowe. Id rather fo with a late rnd wr than lee. We need speed at wr.

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:14 PM
That's not saying much lol

Quoted for truth right there.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 11:15 PM
Don't care what anybody says. I like the pick. Ford tore it up at the Senior Bowl and was right up there with Aaron Donald as the best Defensive Front 7 players on the field. Look what happened when Hali and Houston went down last year. The Chiefs get instant depth and Hali's successor.

PEOPLE. Ford will play OLB, like Hali has been doing, not a down DE like DeVito and Walker. Use some common sense.

Agree. I like the pick, IF FORD CAN STAY HEALTHY. There are serious questions about his back and therefore his durability.
I think the Chiefs countered the Raiders pick of Mack, with this pick of Ford. Ford will transition to OLB. Hali is getting old and has already leveled off and is/will decline sooner than later.
Also, KC's defense was easily handled without Hali/Houston both playing at the same time. Ford offers insurance.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:16 PM
Doesn't matter he is a DE who will rush the QB better than TJ ever did.

He plays Tamba and Houston's position. Not TJ's position. He's a 3-4 OLB. Not a 3-4 DE. The only downside w/ Ford (potentially) is that he's a liability against the run. He needs to be a damn good pass rusher. Tyson Jackson was not tasked with rushing the passer. He filled gaps.

Bortnem
05-08-2014, 11:17 PM
Im not to excited either but more excited that we didnt take wr lee. He will be worse then bowe. Id rather fo with a late rnd wr than lee. We need speed at wr.

I dont understand why people are so low on Lee...he would have been a top 10 pick last year if he was able to enter the draft. He had no one to throw to him and when he had an average qb in Barkley he tore it up...guess we are fine with having Alex throw to a bunch of career back ups and wearing JC out way sooner than necessary because he is our only offensive threat.

brdempsey69
05-08-2014, 11:17 PM
Ford will play OLB and he can rush the passer. An off the edge pass-rusher was a need. Hali can't go on forever. Ford had a monster game in the Senior Bowl and though the week of practices. He fits the Chiefs Defense.

People need to get it through their heads that the Scott Pioli era is over. Dorsey/Reid place a premium on O-Lineman and Defensive Front 7 players with their top draft picks. They don't cater to hero-worshipers or fantasy footballers.

The Chiefs could be getting another Clay Matthews here and who would not want that?


Agree. I like the pick, IF FORD CAN STAY HEALTHY. There are serious questions about his back and therefore his durability.
I think the Chiefs countered the Raiders pick of Mack, with this pick of Ford. Ford will transition to OLB. Hali is getting old and has already leveled off and is/will decline sooner than later.
Also, KC's defense was easily handled without Hali/Houston both playing at the same time. Ford offers insurance.

Andy Reid said they had their medical staff check him out & he cleared. Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken him.

Bortnem
05-08-2014, 11:18 PM
He plays Tamba and Houston's position. Not TJ's position. He's a 3-4 OLB. Not a 3-4 DE. Tyson Jackson was not tasked with rushing the passer. He filled gaps.

Well said...wish people would do some research before posting.

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 11:20 PM
He plays Tamba and Houston's position. Not TJ's position. He's a 3-4 OLB. Not a 3-4 DE. The only downside w/ Ford (potentially) is that he's a liability against the run. He needs to be a damn good pass rusher. Tyson Jackson was not tasked with rushing the passer. He filled gaps.

I think it had more to do with he wasn't that good at rushing the passer then him not being asked to. If he were good at it then there's no doubt he would have been asked to do it. Why wouldn't they want more pressure on the QB. He wasn't asked to because he just wasn't good at it

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:21 PM
I dont understand why people are so low on Lee...he would have been a top 10 pick last year if he was able to enter the draft. He had no one to throw to him and when he had an average qb in Barkley he tore it up...guess we are fine with having Alex throw to a bunch of career back ups and wearing JC out way sooner than necessary because he is our only offensive threat.

Another WR isn't going to make Alex any better. They're happy with Bowe, Kelce, Fasano, and the rest behind them. I don't understand the love for another WR that will catch 45 passes.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:23 PM
He plays Tamba and Houston's position. Not TJ's position. He's a 3-4 OLB. Not a 3-4 DE. The only downside w/ Ford (potentially) is that he's a liability against the run. He needs to be a damn good pass rusher. Tyson Jackson was not tasked with rushing the passer. He filled gaps.
Off the top of my head I can't even remember who our 4th starting linebacker is. Houston, Hali Johnson and ?. He's got to be an upgrade over question mark.

Most of the time we aren't in a traditional 3-4 set anyway. We are either playing a nickel package or blitzing a LB (or Berry) to give a 4-3 look. He makes our front 7 better than it was yesterday. And the pass rush is the key to our defense.

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 11:25 PM
We had bigger needs. Our secondary was killed by top tier teams and our best receiver was Donnie Avery. Enough said.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:25 PM
We had bigger needs. Our secondary was killed by top tier teams and our best receiver was Donnie Avery. Enough said.

It's too bad we don't have 5 more picks in the draft...You don't draft for need. You take players that are good.

Chiefster
05-08-2014, 11:26 PM
We had bigger needs. Our secondary was killed by top tier teams and our best receiver was Donnie Avery. Enough said.

A big part of that was because Hali and Huston were out and we were not getting pressure on the QB.

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:27 PM
Lets trade hali for a 2nd round pick now.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:27 PM
Well said...wish people would do some research before posting.

I DID do research. I checked NFL.com and they list him as a DE! :smile
NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/tracker/by-round#dt-by-round-input:1/dt-tabs:dt-by-round)

Bortnem
05-08-2014, 11:27 PM
Another WR isn't going to make Alex any better. They're happy with Bowe, Kelce, Fasano, and the rest behind them. I don't understand the love for another WR that will catch 45 passes.

Another WR who is better than a bunch of backups would make Smith better...thats an absolutely ridiculous claim. If you have people that drop a crap ton of passes another WR who can catch wouldnt make our QB better? Or maybe would allow our top tier running back to play a few more years because he wouldnt have to be the top running back and top wide receiver.

70 chiefsfan70
05-08-2014, 11:28 PM
Another WR isn't going to make Alex any better. They're happy with Bowe, Kelce, Fasano, and the rest behind them. I don't understand the love for another WR that will catch 45 passes.

I detect sarcasm.
I remember a 38 point lead all too well. It was the defense that lost us that playoff game. The offense is not our weakest link.

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 11:28 PM
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=55

Ford's scouting report for anyone interested

Bortnem
05-08-2014, 11:30 PM
I DID do research. I checked NFL.com and they list him as a DE! :smile
NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/tracker/by-round#dt-by-round-input:1/dt-tabs:dt-by-round)

Yep well there are 2 different styles that play defense in the NFL and one is a 4-3 and one is a 3-4. A DE in a 4-3 is more likely to play an OLB in a 3-4. Example Mario Williams, Clay Mathews, our own Tamba...they played 4-3 DE and then 3-4 OLB. There is some research for you

2010chiefs
05-08-2014, 11:30 PM
I hope you guys are right and I'm sure the chief brass know a lot more then I do. I hope we can plug all the holes in the ladder rounds. We need a wr and secondary help.

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 11:31 PM
Another thing.......Denver was mocked occasionally as picking Ford. Why? Von Miller may not be with them after this season. Denver picked up his 5th. year option, but they don't have to exercise it until 2015.

Chiefster
05-08-2014, 11:33 PM
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=55

Ford's scouting report for anyone interested

I stand by my assessment. :smile

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:33 PM
Yep well there are 2 different styles that play defense in the NFL and one is a 4-3 and one is a 3-4. A DE in a 4-3 is more likely to play an OLB in a 3-4. Example Mario Williams, Clay Mathews, our own Tamba...they played 4-3 DE and then 3-4 OLB. There is some research for you
I covered that in my previous post. Watch the games and see how much we are in a pure 3-4 defensive set.

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:33 PM
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=55

Ford's scouting report for anyone interested

Not that impressive. I was mad at first but I didnt want either lee or benjamin. If we was smart we would trade hali for 2nd round now. If we can.

Chiefster
05-08-2014, 11:34 PM
I hope you guys are right and I'm sure the chief brass know a lot more then I do. I hope we can plug all the holes in the ladder rounds. We need a wr and secondary help.


Agreed, and a good pass rush does just that. :smile

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:37 PM
All the 1st round safeties. Teams sure seem to value them highly. Two years in a row for the 49ers!

ctchiefsfan
05-08-2014, 11:37 PM
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=55

Ford's scouting report for anyone interested

Sure makes it seem likely he'll wind up playing OLB

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:37 PM
So what position is our biggest need? We drafted cummings last year to play fs. I would say wr and guard and then cb and an actual 3-4 end.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:38 PM
So what position is our biggest need? We drafted cummings last year to play fs. I would say wr and guard and then cb and an actual 3-4 end.

S, CB, O-line, WR

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 11:40 PM
I have to say I think the Browns won day 1 of the draft

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:42 PM
I have to say I think the Browns won day 1 of the draft

They lpst with the maziel. Do you really think he can take the pou ding he will get from their division? They dont lewrn their lesson licking their last 3 qbs they picmed at the 22nd spot.

matthewschiefs
05-08-2014, 11:43 PM
They lpst with the maziel. Do you really think he can take the pou ding he will get from their division? They dont lewrn their lesson licking their last 3 qbs they picmed at the 22nd spot.

Manzel has a TON of upside. But outside of that they got the 1st player they wanted with Gilbert AND gained a 1st rounder to boot. That's a pretty good start

Chiefster
05-08-2014, 11:45 PM
I have to say I think the Browns won day 1 of the draft

I agree with Ray Lewis' assessment. Johnny Football better learn to slide in the NFL. I'm not taking anything away from his mad skills but if he tries too much of that running around stuff he will get his clock thoroughly cleaned.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:45 PM
As a player, Ford is a pass rusher first. He is very quick off the ball, with an explosive first step. He stays low and knows how to use his hands. He has the snap and power through his hips to bull-rush and the quick feet, body control, and flexibility to be effective with moves and countermoves. He shows an excellent burst off of blocks to close to the quarterback. He consistently shows he can dip his shoulder and get under a blocker.

Ford can be inconsistent against the run. He lacks natural size and bulk, and at times, can be slow to get off the blocks of big lineman. He is instinctive and quick to find the ball but can be over powered. He is better when he uses his athleticism to slip blocks and run to the ball. As a pursuit player, he is very good because he consistently takes good angles, is a top competitor, and has speed.

Ford will be best as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. He has played on his feet in the past and has shown he can drop into coverage. Playing that position, he can still use his pass-rushing skills to his advantage. There are some 4-3 clubs that will like him, but I don't think he can be an every-down player playing as a 4-3 defensive end. He just won't be able to hold up versus the run at a top level.

It sounds like he can help our pass rush and our pass coverage. He will need to get stronger and bigger and he can do that. We might not want to use him in obvious run situations, but that doesn't happen a lot against Manning and Rivers. Overall, this is a very positive assessment.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:47 PM
Vikings take Teddy Bridgewater. He will be running for his life in the NFC North. (Jared Allen, Ndamakong Suh, Clay Matthews)

mayanfootball
05-08-2014, 11:47 PM
2 rounds, 1 pick..........tomorrow will be a long day.

Ryfo18
05-08-2014, 11:48 PM
Teddy is gonna be awesome in Minnesota.

jason1981
05-08-2014, 11:50 PM
Is there anyway hali can move to the other ilb spot?

H-townChiefsFan
05-08-2014, 11:51 PM
I dont like the Chiefs pick at all. Need WR and OL most, now we dont have a 2nd rounder to get a WR. Chiefs have been pissing me off royally since Nov 17 of last year.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:54 PM
Teddy is gonna be awesome in Minnesota.
(Outside of Adrian Peterson) NOBODY will be awesome in Minnesota!

Chiefster
05-08-2014, 11:54 PM
The draft isn't over, many times there are diamonds in the rough in the later rounds.

Bortnem
05-08-2014, 11:57 PM
I dont like the Chiefs pick at all. Need WR and OL most, now we dont have a 2nd rounder to get a WR. Chiefs have been pissing me off royally since Nov 17 of last year.

Agreed. I stand by my opinion, which i understand is just that - an opinion just like everyone else. I dont mind adding depth at OLB but you DO NOT take depth players in the 1st round unless you are a super bowl contender and have the luxury to take the actual BPA...you take the BPA that will start and that would have been any WR or OL that was still left. We are not the Patriots, Broncos, or Seahawks and cannot take the actual BPA, we still have holes and we need to take the BPA that will start, not purely the BPA.

I will never turn my back on the Chiefs, and I will support Dee Ford, just like every other Chiefs player. I just wish we would have helped out our offense and more so Charles and not have to run 35% of the offense through 1 player...he is too good to run him to death and lose out on another 2-4 years because we overuse him.

With that said...welcome to the family Dee Ford, and lets get behind Dorsey and Reid and hope they find us some gems in the later rounds...not having a 2nd rounder is killing us this year, but lets hope the brass can find us some gems.

TopekaRoy
05-08-2014, 11:59 PM
Is there anyway hali can move to the other ilb spot?
I don't see that happening. Derrick Johnson is our leading tackler. But with Houston on one side and Ford on the other, and Hali, Poe and Berry coming inside. we will be tough to block.

jason1981
05-09-2014, 12:08 AM
I don't see that happening. Derrick Johnson is our leading tackler. But with Houston on one side and Ford on the other, and Hali, Poe and Berry coming inside. we will be tough to block.

Houston, dj, hali, ford
Devito, poe, Bailey or heyward

Also theres a report out thag hali reported to camp 20 pounds overweight but he can loose that by start lf the season.

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 12:13 AM
Houston, dj, hali, ford
Devito, poe, Bailey or heyward

Also theres a report out thag hali reported to camp 20 pounds overweight but he can loose that by start lf the season.

Andy Reid said that report regarding Hali was false.

At Ford's Pro day at Auburn, he ran a 4.5, benched pressed 29 times, did a 10 ft broad jump, a 35-inch vertical jump.

BTW, he sacked opposing QB's nearly a dozen times during the college season and had a couple sacks in the Senior Bowl as well.

Here is some bio of him on this web page that has a few vids of him.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/dee-ford?id=2543494

tornadospotter
05-09-2014, 12:42 AM
One trick pony edge rusher. Hope he can get after the QB. Could get smothered by bigger OTs. I'm just glad it wasn't a WR (specifically Marqise Lee).

DT was suppose to be a one trick pony, time will tell, but this is a new Chief!

texaschief
05-09-2014, 01:24 AM
I think Ford was a great pick. He's not as sexy as some other picks could have been, but we need elite pass rushing in this division. Not to mention, Hali isn't sticking around forever. In fact, I wonder if he's not already on the trading block for a pick or two in this draft. The Chiefs are going to have to pay a ton of money to Houston after the 2015 season. He'll basically be taking Hali's money and Ford will be taking Houston's. This was a cap-managing move... and a good one to boot. Even if Ford has to sit behind Hali and Houston for a season or two, he'll just be that much better when the Chiefs have to rely on him.

I wouldn't mind seeing the Chiefs trade away Hali and/or Flowers tomorrow. We could use help at DB and OL. I'm becoming less and less worried about the WR position. IDK why and I know all the arguments to the contrary, but I just feel like we have some good young talent that have a really good chance at developing into something special. I don't think the Chiefs feel all that desperate to upgrade that position right now.

Ryfo18
05-09-2014, 01:50 AM
I wouldn't mind seeing the Chiefs trade away Hali and/or Flowers tomorrow. We could use help at DB and OL. I'm becoming less and less worried about the WR position. IDK why and I know all the arguments to the contrary, but I just feel like we have some good young talent that have a really good chance at developing into something special. I don't think the Chiefs feel all that desperate to upgrade that position right now.

Ummmmm....

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 01:56 AM
^^TexasChief nailed it. And to hell with those sexy picks. I want BEEF in the O-Line and Defensive Front 7 with the Chiefs top draft choices. And yes, BEEF includes off-the-edge pass-rushers.

And let us not forget that when Aldon Smith was taken #7 by the Niners in 2011, he wasn't a full time starter his first year in 2011 and was used mostly as a situational pass-rusher & was given time to fully adjust to being a standup OLB in the NFL before becoming a full-time starter in 2012. Reid has already said that Ford will be used in obvious passing situations to help the pass-rush

Also, look at the veteran mentors Ford is going to have in DJ, Hali, Poe, and DeVito. And Ford is also a great character guy.

Dorsey said that Ford was the 2nd best pass-rusher in the draft and the highest rated player on his board when it came the Chiefs turn to pick.

jap1
05-09-2014, 03:02 AM
I'm not in love with the Ford pick, but I get it. I agree with Tex that I don't think WR is that big of a need, and the guys on the board I wasn't impressed with (they reminded me of Baldwin ... Makes the big play, but drops easy catches).

The biggest knock on Ford I have read is he isn't the best against the run, and hasn't done much in pass coverage. Well, the same criticisms were made of Houston coming out, but everyone said he had the ATHLETICISM to be an OLB that could stand up against the run and drop into coverage when necessary. By all accounts, Ford also has the athleticism, he just needs some training. Who better than Houston, Hali and DJ to teach him how to read and cover backs and TEs?

It's a little disappointing from a sentimentality standpoint that this basically is the writing on the wall that Hali is going to be gone soon, but such is life.

The only other guy I would have maybe been happier with would have ben Tuitt, but I think he is going to be a mid 2nd round pick, so it would be a bit of a reach for us. I think we were trying to trade down (screw u Cleveland!) which is why we waited til the last second to send in our pick.

Eydugstr
05-09-2014, 08:30 AM
Sorry I couldn't join everyone on draft night (work)...Was a little shocked when I heard the name, but do like the pick.

(some bad language, please turn down the volume if you're at work)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2eM58mB_RU

Check out what he does to Manziel @ 1:05.

If he can do that to Manziel, heaven help Peyton if he hasn't chucked that ball. Ditto for Schaub and Rivers. And if this guy helps free up Poe...Cancel Christmas.

Everyone's babbling about Manziel, let's put this into perspective....He went to Cleveland. Which, as of late, has been a burial ground of QB's that thought they had promising careers.

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 08:39 AM
Take a look at this vid and guess who NFL.com compares Ford to?

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-pro-comparison/0ap2000000329719/NFL-Comparisons-Dee-Ford

Same guy he'll be playing with this year.

Eydugstr
05-09-2014, 08:56 AM
Take a look at this vid and guess who NFL.com compares Ford to?

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-pro-comparison/0ap2000000329719/NFL-Comparisons-Dee-Ford

Same guy he'll be playing with this year.

At one point on this forum, everyone was talking about how quick Peyton Manning's release is, and how we needed to figure out a way to get to him faster. I'd say that Dee Ford was a step in the right direction.

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 09:29 AM
At one point on this forum, everyone was talking about how quick Peyton Manning's release is, and how we needed to figure out a way to get to him faster. I'd say that Dee Ford was a step in the right direction.

Everybody saw what happened when Hali and Houston went down to injuries -- the Chiefs defense went pffffft. Was Eric Berry or any of the other DB's able to compensate for Hali and Houston's absence? No, not by a longshot & given time to throw, the better QB's picked the Chiefs secondary apart, so I fail to see why people thought DB was the way to go with that pick at #23.

To me, taking a D7 player makes all the sense in the world, especially one with elite pass-rush skills, which Dee Ford has. You build from front to back and not the other way around.

The media had been heavily pimping a WR to the Chiefs at #23, but the ones they liked were all off the board. The Dee Ford selection caught everybody off-guard because his name never came up in pre-draft discussions anywhere as far as who the Chiefs might take at #23. However, he was a standout at the Senior Bowl practices and in the game itself. They can use him as a situational pass-rusher & give him time to hone his all-around skills as a 3-4 OLB, just like the Niners did with Aldon Smith.

WR's and DB's will be available in later rounds & I believe Dorsey will find the Chiefs some good players in those areas.

I'm very happy with the Dee Ford selection, because it falls in line with simple common sense and logic. And hats off to Dorsey for not letting the media brow-beat him with his decision on who he selected.

mayanfootball
05-09-2014, 10:13 AM
Andy Reid said that report regarding Hali was false.

At Ford's Pro day at Auburn, he ran a 4.5, benched pressed 29 times, did a 10 ft broad jump, a 35-inch vertical jump.

BTW, he sacked opposing QB's nearly a dozen times during the college season and had a couple sacks in the Senior Bowl as well.

Here is some bio of him on this web page that has a few vids of him.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/dee-ford?id=2543494

Don't forget too......Ford sacked Winston/QB twice in the BCS championship. Ford also declared "I'm better than Jadeavon Clowney".
His play backs up his words, IMO.

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 10:35 AM
Don't forget too......Ford sacked Winston/QB twice in the BCS championship. Ford also declared "I'm better than Jadeavon Clowney".
His play backs up his words, IMO.

Good point & I'll add another. If the Chiefs had been picking at #1 this year, who would have been the people's choice with that pick? Clowney, of course. So why are there so many complaining about drafting a player at #23 that plays the same position that Clowney plays, and yet has a better work ethic than Clowney, as well as a better motor than Clowney, and was more productive last season playing in the same conference as Clowney? Go figure.

Mongo
05-09-2014, 12:01 PM
I’m indifferent to the pick. It’s a smart move but one of minimal immediate impact. He’ll be depth this year and will see the field if Hali or Houston is hurt. They’ll probably use him very similarly to how Aldon Smith was used in SF his rookie year – in some pass rush situations. Next year, they’ll cut Hali for cap space. There will be no moving of Hali before then, so forget a trade.

I’d have preferred a trade down, but that became unlikely after PHI beat us to the punch. I trust they were trying up until the last minute judging by the time left when the pick was in. Oh well.

I’d have preferred Marquis Lee hoping to get the 2012 version. But a WR can be gotten later.

The very disconcerting thing is that when I criticized the Chiefs offseason moves, claiming the roster is worse than last year’s, everyone said “We haven’t drafted. Wonder boy Dorsey will surely address it then.” Well our best shot at an impact player was spent on the future. Ford does not strengthen one of the many weak spots on this roster.

So, what say you now? Are the Chiefs a better team on paper than last years? No, they aren’t.

ishtstarter
05-09-2014, 12:36 PM
Don't we all love hypocrisy? I believe John Dorsey said Dee Ford was the 2nd best pass rusher and top player on their board when their turn came at #23 and yet, many media draft "experts" and fans b!tch and complain that the Chiefs failed to address a "need" given that they already have edge rushers in Hali and Houston. Meanwhile, it's many of the same group of folks that continually preach that teams shouldn't reach or draft for "need" and that they should always draft the best player available. So which is it?

Don't know if this has been posted yet, but Bob McGinn of the Journal-Sentinel compiles some good info regarding what some scouts have to say about each years draft prospects. Here's the breakdown of Dee Ford:

DEE FORD, Auburn (6-2, 248, 4.61, 2) — His game revolves almost solely on anticipating the snap. "That's how he gets everything," one scout said. "He just jumps, jumps, jumps. Just a little guy that's not a special pass rusher. He's got to be a 3-4 guy, but I don't think he's that kind of an athlete." Started 20 of 52 games at DE, finishing with 93 tackles (27½ for loss) and 20½ sacks. "Kind of a one-trick pony guy," a second scout said. "Just an outside rusher with limited moves at this point. He's so undersized, he's not really a factor against the run. If he doesn't win with quickness and speed right off the bat he doesn't have the strength, bulk or length to hold the point, anchor and rip off blocks." From Odenville, Ala. "He's relentless," a third scout said. "Little tight. You can play down with smaller guys. Depends how you use him."

ctchiefsfan
05-09-2014, 01:15 PM
Well, I think it is pretty clear what is about to happen. Hali is gone next year in a trade, we save $9 million in cap space and Ford replaces him.

Reid and Dorsey are rebuilding this team. The 28 to 30 year old highly paid guys are going down the road (except for maybe Alex Smith) so we can pay the younger guys that are turning into stars the kind of money they are going to be wanting. We are going to be a younger team with the cap space available to pay the "stars" that will be in the 24-26 year old range when their rookie contracts expire.

I hate to see some of my favorite "names" go, but I think it probably needs doing. I hope Dorsey and Reid will get it right.

I'm OK with the Ford pick. In this pass-happy NFL (especially the AFC West with Manning and Rivers) you have to be able to stop the QBs that throw the ball well and often. Ideally you stop them by pressuring the QB and by covering the receivers. But if you can't stop both the receivers and the passer, then you'd better be REAL good at one or the other. So it makes sense for us to make us every QB's worst nightmare since we are already better at pressuring QBs than we are at defending the receivers. It's called playing to your strength.

texaschief
05-09-2014, 01:39 PM
This pick allows the Chiefs to keep up one of the league's best pass rushing defenses for the foreseeable future. Whether Ford BECOMES the player the Chiefs expect him to be is one thing... but assuring we have a consistent pass rush for years to come is a good, smart move. Looking at the board, you will be hard-pressed to find a player who represented a better value or was deemed a better player than Ford at #23. This was a good pick and one that the Chiefs can continue to build their defense on.

Mongo
05-09-2014, 02:06 PM
Well, I think it is pretty clear what is about to happen. Hali is gone next year in a trade, we save $9 million in cap space and Ford replaces him.

Reid and Dorsey are rebuilding this team. The 28 to 30 year old highly paid guys are going down the road (except for maybe Alex Smith) so we can pay the younger guys that are turning into stars the kind of money they are going to be wanting. We are going to be a younger team with the cap space available to pay the "stars" that will be in the 24-26 year old range when their rookie contracts expire.

I hate to see some of my favorite "names" go, but I think it probably needs doing. I hope Dorsey and Reid will get it right.

I'm OK with the Ford pick. In this pass-happy NFL (especially the AFC West with Manning and Rivers) you have to be able to stop the QBs that throw the ball well and often. Ideally you stop them by pressuring the QB and by covering the receivers. But if you can't stop both the receivers and the passer, then you'd better be REAL good at one or the other. So it makes sense for us to make us every QB's worst nightmare since we are already better at pressuring QBs than we are at defending the receivers. It's called playing to your strength.No one will trade for Tamba Hali. He will be released.

Mongo
05-09-2014, 02:51 PM
Don't we all love hypocrisy? I believe John Dorsey said Dee Ford was the 2nd best pass rusher and top player on their board when their turn came at #23 and yet, many media draft "experts" and fans b!tch and complain that the Chiefs failed to address a "need" given that they already have edge rushers in Hali and Houston. Meanwhile, it's many of the same group of folks that continually preach that teams shouldn't reach or draft for "need" and that they should always draft the best player available. So which is it?

Don't know if this has been posted yet, but Bob McGinn of the Journal-Sentinel compiles some good info regarding what some scouts have to say about each years draft prospects. Here's the breakdown of Dee Ford:

DEE FORD, Auburn (6-2, 248, 4.61, 2) — His game revolves almost solely on anticipating the snap. "That's how he gets everything," one scout said. "He just jumps, jumps, jumps. Just a little guy that's not a special pass rusher. He's got to be a 3-4 guy, but I don't think he's that kind of an athlete." Started 20 of 52 games at DE, finishing with 93 tackles (27½ for loss) and 20½ sacks. "Kind of a one-trick pony guy," a second scout said. "Just an outside rusher with limited moves at this point. He's so undersized, he's not really a factor against the run. If he doesn't win with quickness and speed right off the bat he doesn't have the strength, bulk or length to hold the point, anchor and rip off blocks." From Odenville, Ala. "He's relentless," a third scout said. "Little tight. You can play down with smaller guys. Depends how you use him."
I’ve always been a BPAN guy myself, meaning that if you have two guys rated similarly, but one better than the other, if the second fills a need take him. Had Taylor Lewan slipped to us for some dumb reason, by all means take him, no matter what.

In the case of Dee Ford, your scouting report does little to convince me the Chiefs got the BPA regardless of need. Regardless, anyone who says he doesn’t fit a need isn’t familiar with the Chiefs and their cap and that Hali will be 32 next year and count $9M against it. It’s just not an immediate need so those who thought the draft would fill the holes in the roster were mistaken.

To me, that’s a credit to John Dorsey. That is how the smart teams draft. Although the roster is worse than last year’s and this season will be a step back it’s promising to know a “Tyson Jackson sequel” won’t likely occur during Dorsey’s watch.

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 06:16 PM
3rd best offense because of Jamal Charles not our wide receivers. Jamal can't keep carrying the load every year.

One must remember that Jamaal wasn't on the field in the playoff game, and yet, 44 points still went up on the scoreboard for the Chiefs.

TopekaRoy
05-09-2014, 06:23 PM
One must remember that Jamaal wasn't on the field in the playoff game, and yet, 44 points still went up on the scoreboard for the Chiefs.
Not to mention the Colts beat the Broncos, Seahawks and 49ers and held us to 7 points in the regular season so putting up 44 on them is saying something.

jason1981
05-09-2014, 06:47 PM
Our defense has the most wholes. A 3-4 end, fs and a press man to man cb. Offense needs wr, oline depth. I want to see what kelce can do at te as well.

Eydugstr
05-09-2014, 06:53 PM
Our defense has the most wholes. A 3-4 end, fs and a press man to man cb. Offense needs wr, oline depth. I want to see what kelce can do at te as well.

Can imagine both Kelce and Commings will be getting serious looks this preseason.

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 07:13 PM
Houston took the UCLA Guard Su'a-Filo.

Dallas traded up to the #34 with Washington.

jason1981
05-09-2014, 07:22 PM
Houston took the UCLA Guard Su'a-Filo.

Dallas traded up to the #34 with Washington.

I seen that. Lol

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 07:28 PM
Oakland took QB Derek Carr at #36.

jason1981
05-09-2014, 08:14 PM
Oakland took QB Derek Carr at #36.

I seen that to.

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 08:17 PM
Tuitt went to the Steelers.

jason1981
05-09-2014, 08:44 PM
Tuitt went to the Steelers.

Are you that board? Lol

brdempsey69
05-09-2014, 08:49 PM
Oh crud. Donkeys now have the Chiefs 2nd round pick that KC gave up for Alex Smith. BARF!!!!

Eydugstr
05-09-2014, 08:57 PM
Houston took the UCLA Guard Su'a-Filo.


Tuitt went to the Steelers.

It's not really a surprise for either one, outside of the fact they had to wait until the second round to be drafted.

Ryfo18
05-09-2014, 09:21 PM
Oh crud. Donkeys now have the Chiefs 2nd round pick that KC gave up for Alex Smith. BARF!!!!

And they got a great WR. Ugh. Sick to my stomach. I always thought Latimer would be a better pro than Lee. He'll for sure start off as a better pro. Great pick by the Broncos. Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

jason1981
05-09-2014, 09:32 PM
And they got a great WR. Ugh. Sick to my stomach. I always thought Latimer would be a better pro than Lee. He'll for sure start off as a better pro. Great pick by the Broncos. Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Yeah sucks for us. I think all afc west has had a good draft so far besides us due to the lack of a 2nd rnd pick.