My official endorsement for the Chiefs 1st rounder in 2017.

[Direckshun]

I've been doing this as a dumb little exercise to pacify my gigantic ego for several years now.

I didn't get a chance to do it in 2016, however.
2015: C Cam Erving, Florida State
2014: WR Brandin Cooks, Oregon State
2013: QB Geno Smith, West Virginia
2012: OLB Whitney Mercilus, Illinois
2011: OLB Justin Houston, Georgia
2010: QB Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame

I'm issuing two this year -- one for the Chiefs to trade up and go get this guy. He will be my primary selection, and the one I will bring back in subsequent years in future "official endorsements."

The other one I'll do if the Chiefs stay put at #27.

As always, this is not a prediction, this is a statement of personal preference.

Should the Chiefs be willing to trade up: they need to go get QB Deshaun Watson out of Clemson if he falls out of the Top 10.

That means trading up to get ahead of the Cardinals at 12, if necessary. I would be willing to part ways with a future 1st if it lands us the QB we want.

Watson is player with plenty of flaws, but he is the closest thing to Russell Wilson we've seen. He is a physically gifted athlete who would excel in Andy Reid's system, and while he doesn't have a gifted arm, he displays excellent vision and outstanding leadership abilities.

The best thing about him is the thing we all know: you have to look very, very hard for a premier QB that has racked up more impressive wins that Watson has.

It's time for the Chiefs to make major investments to move on from Alex Smith in the very near future. Watson would require less developmental time than either Mahomes, Kizer, or Webb, and he is clearly not a guy who is going to get jittery at the thoughts of performing on this stage. Watson would also bring an "it" factor to this offense, and allow it to better utilize the cadre of weapons that Dorsey has slowly been assembling.

Should the Chiefs stay put at 27:

If that's the case, I assume these players are off the board.

QB Mitch Tribusky, North Carolina
QB Deshaun Watson, Clemson
RB Leonard Fournette, LSU
RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
WR Corey Davis, Western Michigan
WR John Ross, Washington
TE O.J. Howard, Alabama
DE/DT Jonathan Allen, Alabama
DE/OLB Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
DE/OLB Solomon Thomas, Stanford
DE/OLB Derek Barnett, Tennessee
ILB Reuben Foster, Alabama
CB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
CB Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
S Jamal Adams, LSU
S Malik Hooker, Ohio State
S Jabrill Peppers, Michigan

There are some outstanding candidates left, and they obviously won't all be on the board. Takkarist McKinley is a favorite of mine, a very talented edge rusher who could solidify our passrushing depth once and for all. Haason Reddick would also be a great linebacker to add who can also get after the QB. My primary non-QB choice would likely be Haason. There's also an outstanding guard on the board here in Forrest Lamp, who could be an All Pro for a decade, as well as some very talented RBs. I don't like Gareon Conley as much as most of you do, plus I think we need to extend Terrance Mitchell, not replace him. And don't sleep on any DL, seeing how Logan and Howard are both FAs in 2018.

I think the Chiefs need to pick QB Patrick Mahomes out of Texas Tech. I know that's a boring endorsement since we all want the Chiefs to go that way, and he may not even last past the Texans.

But this is a golden opportunity for the Chiefs to make a top shelf investment at the most important position. We all know Mahomes has possibly the best arm in the field, and seems to be a high character guy who is extremely accurate and decisive.

He has a SHIT ton of work to do. He may not even be ready in 2018. We may have to wait until 2019, like we had to with Dee Ford. But that's why it's important to draft these kids in the 1st round -- it gives you the full five years to groom and prepare them.

I increasingly think the Chiefs go elsewhere with the 1st rounder. I just can't believe they'd select a QB. I can't. I think their favorite QB is Peterman and we'll trade up to get him in the 2nd. But Mahomes would give us the best talent, the most potential, the best arm, and the longest amount of time to groom him.

Go Chiefs. Don't break my heart.

[Direckshun]

You know they'd trust this locker room with Foster, too.

Hali, DJ, Berry, Parker, Houston...

These guys straightened out Peters, they straightened out Ford, they straightened out Chris Jones.

We took a leadership hit a little bit by losing Poe, but this is the league's best locker room.

If there's a locker room that can take Foster, it's ours.

[raybec 4]

Is Dorsey aware of your official endorsement? Next year try to get it out a little earlier so he has more time to strategize a way to get your guy.

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Jared Tokarz



QB Wonderlic:

Kaaya 34

Kizer 28

Trubisky 25

Mahomes 24

Watson 20



Idc whats said. scouts look at Wonderlic 20 or below for QB is concerning



Watson is gonna fall IMO.

Josh Dobbs is a rocket scientist so pretty sure he is smart.


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[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by O.city

Man Foster would be awesome if he fell to 27.

A wet dream.



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[KChiefs1]

http://www.chiefsdigest.com/handicap...raft-position/

Handicapping the Chiefs 2017 draft by position

by Matt Derrick/ April 24, 2017

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have 10 selections to spend in the upcoming NFL draft, and that currency could go a long toward providing the missing element to help the team sustain a deep playoff run in 2017.

But how likely are the Chiefs to target different positions? Here’s a breakdown of how possibility the Chiefs target each group during this weekend’s draft:

QUARTERBACK: VERY HIGH
The Chiefs appear destined to select a quarterback during the draft with only the timing up for debate. Do the Chiefs use their stockpile of picks to move up in the first round, or do they hope the top tier QB of their choice falls to No. 27?

Perhaps the Chiefs use a second-round pick on a less praised quarterback, or instead uses a late-round developmental project. All options are on the table.

RUNNING BACK: HIGH
The 2017 draft is deep at running back, and an impact player in the backfield could spark the Chiefs offense. The team’s rushing attacked ranked in the middle of the pack last season. Even when the team steamrolled for a season-high 238 yards against Denver in week 15, Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West accounted for 97 yards on 27 rushes while wide receiver Tyreek hill and quarterback Alex Smith totaled 141 yards on 10 carries. The Chiefs can use depth at RB, but also may be in the market for a workhorse to carry the load.

FULLBACK: VERY LOW
Fullback Anthony Sherman signed a restructured contract last month to reduce his cap hit for the 2017 season. Cutting Sherman, still one of the top fullbacks in the league, would actually harm the team’s available cap space. Sherman stands eligible for free agency after the season, however, and the Chiefs may be in the market for a fullback among undrafted free agents for training camp.

WIDE RECEIVER: MEDIUM
Wide receiver is another position where teams cannot stockpile enough talent, but the Chiefs appear deep at the position for now. The team returns six receivers from last year’s team along with prospect Seantavius Jones. The Chiefs certainly want more receivers for training camp, and the team has shown interest in several receivers in the draft. Outside of a player with immediate impact ability, it’s hard to find an available roster spot in this group.

TIGHT END: LOW
The Chiefs are top heavy at tight end, with All-Pro Travis Kelce and three other returning tight ends. The team also added free agent Gavin Escobar to the mix. The team doesn’t necessarily need a tight end, but the team might be in the market for an upgrade, particularly for a blocking tight end.

OFFENSIVE LINE: LOW
The Chiefs remain very comfortable with their top six offensive linemen. Four of the teams starters are locked up long-term, including last year’s fouth-round pick Parker Ehinger who returns from a knee injury. The Chiefs also return swing tackle Jah Reid, and have a large group of veteran backups on the roster as well. Offensive line doesn’t appear to be an immediate or long-term need, but Dorsey has a history of finding overlooked gems late in the draft along the offensive line.

DEFENSIVE LINE: HIGH
The release of veteran Jaye Howard increases the likelihood the Chiefs target the defensive line during the draft. The Chiefs do not lack for bodies along the line — the team currently carries eight defensive lineman. But outside rising second-year player Chris Jones and veteran free agent Bennie Logan, the group has plenty of question marks. The Chiefs appear particularly light at depth at defensive tackle behind Logan.

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER: HIGH
General manager John Dorsey carries a reputation for drafting for future needs, and perhaps no longterm outlook on the roster remains more cloudy than who will rush the passer in 2018. The team has yet to make a decision on Dee Ford’s option year for next season at an approximate cost of $10 million. Tamba Hali remains under contract, but will be 34 next season with a cap hit of just $1.583 million to release. Justin Houston also has a potential contract out if the team must cut costs. The Chiefs certainly need depth at edge rusher, and Dorsey drafted Ford in 2014 when Houston’s future with the team hung in the balance.

INSIDE LINEBACKER: HIGH
Inside linebacker poses another opportunity for drafting for future need while providing insurance for the coming season. Derrick Johnson turns 35 this season and is recovering from his second ruptured Achilles injury. Ramik Wilson performed ably in Johnson’s absence, but Justin-March-Lillard missed much of the season with an injury. There are several high-impact inside linebackers who could go in the first and second rounds without as much value in the later rounds.

CORNERBACK: VERY HIGH
Dorsey ranks this year’s cornerback class as the deepest in 10 years. The Chiefs experience with injuries a year ago illustrated that you can never have to many guys that can cover. The team seems a lock to go cornerback at some point in the draft, and the depth of this year’s class creates value in the middle to late rounds when the Chiefs picks are bountiful.

SAFETY: VERY LOW
Safety may be among the team’s deepest positions with veterans Eric Berry, Ron Parker and Daniel Sorensen returning. The team also carries last year’s fourth-round pick Eric Murray. Safety doesn’t appear to be a significant position of need for 2017 or beyond.

KICKER: VERY LOW
The Chiefs recently re-signed the reliable Cairo Santos for the 2017 season. His cap hit of $1.797 million is reasonable for his production. Taking a chance on a rookie kicker poses risks for a team with lofty playoff ambitions.

PUNTER: LOW
Dustin Colquitt is in the final season of a five-year contract that makes him the highest-paid punter in the league. He carries a cap hit of $4.9 million, but saves $4.1 million if released. Colquitt also remains one of the top punters in the league and is a reliable kick holder as well. Replacing Colquitt this season is possible but not likely.

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Matt Derrick is the lead beat writer for ChiefsDigest.com. Use the contact page to reach him or find him on Twitter: @MattDerrick.




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[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by raybec 4

Is Dorsey aware of your official endorsement? Next year try to get it out a little earlier so he has more time to strategize a way to get your guy.

Dude, it's just something I do every year. Obvs.

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

How do we continue to be fans of this team if thry dont draft a QB? Last year was the most boring, predictable style of football ive seen played since the 2001 Bears.

Because the QB prospects who will be available suck?