Veach's Press Conference - 4/18/19

[The Franchise]

Updated with tweets throughout the conference.

“I feel good about our roster, but we didn’t win the Super Bowl and there are places we can get better.”

- #Chiefs GM Brett Veach.

— BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) April 18, 2019

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

And the only two worth a **** are likely to be gone before the draft hits #15.

Didn't you just say there isn't a lb that's going in the top 15?

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Sure, "decent". Maybe "decent" enough to pick up at 29, just like I said. And if they stay at 29, they need to take BPA within the context of need(s). Where that could fall could be anywhere.

Name me one Linebacker in this draft worth #18 or higher.

I was wrong. 18.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Many of the top LBs in the league didn't come from the first round. It's a traditionally undervalued position. There are other LBs in this draft that are pretty good depending on need.

For KC, in particular, I'd say Mack Wilson, Bobby Okereke, Cole Holcomb, Vosean Joseph, Germaine Pratt, and Blake Cashman are the higher ones on my list.

I'd like if KC moved up for Wilson in Round 2 if they don't make a move in round 1.

Then maybe Veach is looking to pick one up in the 2nd if he stands pat?

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Then maybe Veach is looking to pick one up in the 2nd if he stands pat?

Based on the prospects we know KC has looked at, he seems to be looking in that 2nd to 4th range and then a slew of later ones.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Why not move whatever you had to in order to get the best DE? Jones is our strongest proven asset on this defense. It seems to me the smart move is to build off that strength instead of trying to spread "okay" talent around the rest of the field. It's possible that we could end up with a very dominant line were we to go that route, and that would forgive a lot of weaknesses in other areas.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Hate

Why not move whatever you had to in order to get the best DE? Jones is our strongest proven asset on this defense. It seems to me the smart move is to build off that strength instead of trying to spread "okay" talent around the rest of the field. It's possible that we could end up with a very dominant line were we to go that route, and that would forgive a lot of weaknesses in other areas.

I've been advocating that if Ferrell drops to 14/15 range, give up the 2020 1st and go up and get him. Still have what should be a really high 2nd next year to get back into the end of round 1 if so inclined. Probably trading a low 20's to 30's 1st anyhow.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I've been advocating that if Ferrell drops to 14/15 range, give up the 2020 1st and go up and get him. Still have what should be a really high 2nd next year to get back into the end of round 1 if so inclined. Probably trading a low 20's to 30's 1st anyhow.

If we kept both of our 2019 2's, I have no problem with that.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

It’s gonna be really interesting to see if Veach does wind up taking someone like Hollywood Brown.

As much as they need defense, a pickup like that might have Mahomes putting up record breaking numbers yet again this season.

My gut say's the same. We go offense with 1st pick whether it be WR,TE(trade up)or OL. Mahomes is our 'bread and butter' thus we must protect him so that he can produce.

[Buckweath]

Originally Posted by kccrow

I've been advocating that if Ferrell drops to 14/15 range, give up the 2020 1st and go up and get him. Still have what should be a really high 2nd next year to get back into the end of round 1 if so inclined. Probably trading a low 20's to 30's 1st anyhow.

Terrible move IMO.

Still have what should be a really high 2nd next year? The 49ers could literally be 8-8 or even better next year so it doesnt make sense.

[Buckweath]

1st round pick will be DE or CB.

[Iconic]

Ferrell is not worth two first round picks. What the hell.

[RustShack]

BPA

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Buckweath

Terrible move IMO.

Still have what should be a really high 2nd next year? The 49ers could literally be 8-8 or even better next year so it doesnt make sense.

The 49ers are picking 2nd overall this year. The chances of them picking in the top half of round 2 next year are pretty good.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Iconic

Ferrell is not worth two first round picks. What the hell.

He's a better player than Marcus Davenport and the Saints gave up two low 1sts to get him at 14. We'll agree to disagree.

I'd love if one of these guys slid, it is not happening.

Washington at 15 could look to replace Preston Smith but need alot of help on offense and could be a nice trade partner as they begin rebuilding.
Carolina at 16 needs to replace Peppers.
If the Giants go something other than Edge at 6, they need at 17.
The Titans could go that route at 19.
The Steelers at 20 may look to replace Bud Dupree, and with no future deal made it seems likely.
The Seahawks at 21 are talking about trading Frank Clark so they may be looking to replace him.
The Ravens at 22 lost a bunch of talent defensively, including Zadarius Smith and Terrell Suggs, so you know they are in the hunt.
The Texans at 23 may look to replace Jadeveon Clowney, and with the trade talks seems likely.
The Raiders, depending on what happens at 4, may need a pass rusher at 24.

If you want a good pass rusher to play LDE, you either are moving up to 14 or 15 (probably takes a 1st) or you aren't getting one. That's how I see it.

[Buckweath]

Originally Posted by kccrow

The 49ers are picking 2nd overall this year. The chances of them picking in the top half of round 2 next year are pretty good.

Expect that pick to be right around the middle of the 2nd round.

They lost Garoppolo for the season in case you forgot.

They should be an average team this year.