Updated Mock Draft

Heres my update mock draft.


It looks like the Rams will pick Bradford and the Lions will either draft Okung or Suh which means McCoy or Suh will be there at 3 so Berry will slide to when the Chiefs pick.


With the first pick the Chiefs Select Eric Berry Safety Tennessee. Berry is a ball hawk and a sure tackler who can play both safety positions. Probably the biggest play maker on the defensive side of the ball in this draft. Compared to Ed Reed.


The first Second Round Pick: If not traded for Jarred Gaither will provide plenty of options for the Chiefs. I think the Chiefs should select a much needed pass rusher who will be groomed to replace Mike Vrabel. Selection: Jerry Hughes Defensive End/Linebacker TCU


The second Secound Round Pick: This pick is a bit of a reach but Pioli values linemen and a player like Vladmair Ducasse could fill the role at right tackle or if he struggles at tackle you can play him at guard which makes Brian Waters whos play has been on the decline the last few years makes him expendable. Selection: Vladmair Ducasse.



Third round pick: The defense has alot of holes this pick will fill one at defensive tackle. Linval Joseph is 6-5 and 328. Played at East Carolina and record 3 sacks and 60 tackles 13 of those coming behind the line of scrimmage. Selection Linval Joseph Defensive Tackle East Carolina.



Fourth Round Pick: The fourth round you draft the best player available. The Chiefs secondary wasn't very good last year and i'm not convinced Brandon Carr is a starter. Maurice Leggett isn't very good and Donald Washington is a project. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah is an intriguing with great ball skills. The only knock on him is he's from a small school. Selection: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah Corner Back Indiana (PA)


Fifth Round Pick: The Chiefs have three fifth round picks and honestly i'd try to trade back if I could.


First Fifth Round Pick: The Chiefs still need to fill the ILB and Jamar Chaney would do a nice job at that. Cheney will be a better player than Brandon Spikes quote me on that. Chaney didn't play last year because of a broken ankle but is 6-1, 245 and runs a 4.5. Speed and athleticism is much needed in the linebacker position of the Chiefs defense. Selection: Jamar Chaney Inside Linebacker Mississippi State


Second Fifth Round Pick: The Chiefs still need to address the slot position and who better to select than Freddie Barnes who caught 155 passes and led the NCAA in receiving touchdowns with 19. Selection: Freddie Barnes Wide Receiver Bowling Green


Third Fith Round Pick: The Chiefs need a tight end since it looks like Brad Cottam might be done. Jimmy Graham is about the same size as Leonard Pope and might be a better catch passer when it's all said and done. He's still a project. Selection: Jimmy Graham Tight End Miami.

Thomas Jones, Free Agency, The Draft, And Other Avenues

Finally some free agent action! For the first time since the new regime took over there is a clear direction this team is moving in. This week the Chiefs have signed 3players; Thomas Jones, Shaun Smith, and Jerheme This aint the hood just Urban. What do these players provide besides connections to the tree? Depth. I can't remember the last time this team has had depth, Infact the way this franchise has drafted it's probably never had any depth.

Lets look at the biggest signing of the 3 Thomas Jones. Jones will be 32 when the season starts however his most productive season last year was behind a stout Jets offensive line. The only thing Jones will be asked to do here is take some carries away from Jamal Charles. What I suggest doing is everytime the offense needs to convert 2 or less yards put him in and piss pound the rock then in 2 years dump him like the girlfriend you never really liked.


Free Agency

Earlier today the Broncos once again dumped a talented player Andra Davis. According to Profootballfocus.com Andra Davis was the 5th rated inside linebacker in the league. Davis would be a much needed upgrade at the position paired with DJ the Chiefs would have a decent tandom at inside linebacker. Also OJ Atogwe reminds out in the market with no offers. For those counting at home I'm saying the Chiefs should sign Davis & Atogwae then focus to the draft.

The Draft

The media is now reporting on what I wrote about in my February 16th blog. Clausen is a possibility and should be a welcomed possibility. I believe we will see the Chiefs trade down a few spots with Cleveland if Berry & Clausen are on the board. The Browns released Anderson earlier this week and are shopping Brady Quinn. The Chiefs could move back a few spots get an extra 3rd round pick and select Clausen, then trade the first second round pick and a third for Jarred Gaither who can play both Right Tackle & Left Tackle. At 23 years old Gaither is just as good as any tackle prospect in this draft and wouldn't cost a first round pick. This would leave the Chiefs with a 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 3 5th round picks. With the remaining second round pick I would Chad Jones from LSU. Paired with Atogwae and Flowers the Chiefs would have one of the best secondaries in the NFL. In round 3 I would look to draft a big nose tackle that could rotate with Shaun Smith and Ron Edwards. Round 4 draft a center to replace Rudy Niswanger. With the remaining three 5th round picks draft the best available player.

Recap of what the roster would look like

Offense:

WR: Bowe
WR: Chambers

LT: Albert
LG: Waters
C: Draft pick
RG: Collin Brown
RT: Gaither

FB: Castille
HB: Charles & Thomas Jones

QB: Cassel or Clausen


Defense:
DE: Glenn Dorsey
DE: Tyson Jackson
NT: Draft pick

OLB: Hali
OLB: Vrabel
ILB: Davis
IlB: Johnson

CB: Flowers
CB: Carr
SS: Chad Jones
FS: Oj Atogwe

P: Colquitt
K: Succop


That team could compete next year.

Chiefs front office where are you?

When Scott Pioli was hired last year he promised to build a strong, smart, physical football team. Last off season he signd old, slow, ineffective veterans such as Mike Brown, Bobby Engram, Mike Goff, Corey Mays, The list goes on. 60% of the roster was turned over and the only Pioli player that contributed anything positive was the field goal kicker.


I promised I would give Pioli another off season before I would give an assessment but only a few days into free agency I can tellyou that Chiefs fans were sold a bill of goods. I don't expect the Chiefs to sign alot of players infact I prefer to build through the draft. Kevin Walters should have been the #1 target for the Chiefs this off season. Walters is a 28 year old veteran whos 6'3 can run of the catch and has some of the best hands in the league. Instead he re-signs with Houston for about 4 million a year. The Chiefs are currently are at 41 million dollars in player salaries, with a rennovated stadium too. This team easily could have outspent to get Walters instead they're interested in signing Thomas Jones a 31 year old running back who was released by the Jets. Jones will command atleast 3-4 million per year. So they'll pay a back up RB who'll be good for another year maybe 2 but not the perfect fit at WR who will produce for 5 more seasons?


The next player on the list is OJ Atogwae the most underrated player in the NFL. Atogwae who's 28 made 74 tackles and 3 picks last season with the Rams. Atogwae was placed with the lowest tender meaning no compensation is needed if a team were to sign him. Rumors are Atogwae has an injured shoulder and couldn't pass a physical at the moment but will be ready by the time camp staarts. His price tag? Only a million and some change. The Patriots are a brilliant franchise because they roll the dice and Atogwae is that kind of player that you take a chance with.


Hopefully i'm proven wrong by Pioli and crew though I doubt it. It will take more than playing musical chairs with assistant coaches for this franchise to be a success at the end of the day it's talent that wins and this team has none. When will fans of Kansas City no loner accept mediocrity?