Top Needs: NT, OL, DE
This off-season has been a successful one for the 7-9 Chiefs from a year ago. Three key players were added to help their stagnate offense; Peyton Hillis, Kevin Boss, and Eric Winston. Offense was clearly the priority this off-season and the front office did a terrific job in addressing those issues. So with the 11th pick of the upcoming draft, what direction should they go?
The safe pick here will be to take top guard prospect Stanford's David DeCastro.Winston and Albert will hold down the right and left tackle positions respectively. Some have Rodney Hudson moving to center this year due to some impromptu starts at center last year. Jon Asamoah had a decent season at the right guard position which leaves Ryan Lilja - who struggled last year- the odd man out out. Making a pick like this one could solidify the left side of the line for years to come.
Thinking on the nasty side of the ball; there are a number of picks that would make sense here. Even though the defense was the strongest unit last year, some obvious weaknesses could be addressed this draft. Kelly Gregg performed below average last year so picking up a NT would work in their favor. Brockers, Cox, and the one of this year's draft surprises, Dontari Poe, will more than likely still be on the board at the 11th pick. On the other hand, picking the top LB prospect in Luke Kuechly from Boston College would add an instant improvement to a 3-4 LB core that could use it. Where ever the pick is on the defensive side of the ball it has to be within that front 7.
The Stretch - Tannehill, Tannehill, Tannehill! Almost like saying Bettlejuice three times and expecting some sort of horror act to follow. The Chiefs are making it known that they are interested in the Aggie by holding a private workout for him for the team. Bringing in Brady Quinn and taking a look at one of this year's top QBs should raise red flags for Cassell. With 8 picks, the Chiefs have plenty of ammo to pull of a trade up scenario come draft day.
My Spill - Even though I would LOVE for my Chiefs to select Kuechly, I believe grabbing big DeCastro at the 11th pick is a franchise builder. Having that solid line will carry the team a long ways.Sitting at pick #44 could also provide a number of other LBs that could fit the bill. A few that could be left on the board are Keenan Robinson - Texas, Bobby Wagner - Utah State, and Dont'a Hightower - 'Bama. Either way we should make more than a splash this year. We have the ammo, let's just make sure he hit a couple of bull-eyes.
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