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My thoughts...
1. You aren't fixing the right tackle position with anyone on this roster. You're far more likely to solve the guard issues. Also, the Chiefs will have a decision to make on whether or not to exercise the 5th year option on Eric Fisher at the end of next season. If he falters, having reasonable insurance may be a smart move.
2. I'd be pressed to believe Dorsey will go CB in the 1st in back-to-back years. If Gaines is 100% back from injury, he's going to start opposite Peters and Smith is history. If I'm a betting man, they'll look for another developmental player, like I show here, in round 3 or 4. My next bit will explain why I think S, and not CB, is a bigger priority.
3. There's a reason I've only targeted strong coverage safeties that can also give rather solid run support in my drafts: they are essential to Sutton's scheme. Abdullah is re-signed in this scenario, but he's more or less a placeholder until a rookie gets up to speed. Tyvon Branch is not as strong in coverage and I see Abdullah as a smarter player and more to be the mentoring type. Sutton employs 3 safeties in nickel coverage far more than he plays 3 corners.
4. Depending on what happens with the free agents at OLB, the Chiefs may have to spend more picks on depth there. However, I doubt Dorsey is going to run a guy up to the podium in the first two rounds for a backup pass rusher unless some stud falls into his lap. I'd put more money on him drafting a defensive lineman in the first two rounds than an OLB, especially given the quality of the players at 3-4 DE.
5. Give some tape a look-see on the defensive lineman.
6. I need a nap.
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