Mayock sees four options for the Chiefs at No. 1

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Mayock sees four options for Chiefs at No. 1

Posted by Mike Florio on February 19, 2013, 9:02 AM EST

APOn Monday, preeminent draft guru Mike Mayock participated in a pre-Combine conference call that lasted more than 2.5 hours. Tirelessly answering question after question, Mayock demonstrated once again a computerized recall of names and teams and needs.

With plenty of interest focused on what will happen at the top of the draft, Mayock eventually was asked to identify the players he believes to be worthy of the first overall pick, held by the Chiefs.

Mayock said there are four: Alabama guard Chance Warmack; North Carolina guard Jonathan Cooper; Texas A&M tackle Luke Joeckel; and Central Michigan tackle Eric Fisher.

Warmack is Mayock’s preference. “People will tell me I’m crazy, that a guard can’t go No. 1,” Mayock explained. “I think he’s the best player in the draft, so I would argue that.”

The list doesn’t create the kind of sizzle to which we’ve become accustomed at the top of the draft. And for good reason. There are no quarterbacks regarded as worthy of being the first overall pick this year.

Mayock realizes that the Chiefs’ needs could be influenced by their decision regarding tackle Branden Albert (who could actually move to guard if a guy like Joeckel is drafted with the first pick). Still, Chiefs coach Andy Reid learned the hard way in 2012 the importance of having a high-end offensive live. With a cluster of high-quality blockers at the top of the draft and a rookie wage scale to keep the total cost far less than what it would be to sign Albert to a long-term deal, the Chiefs could opt for the lineman whom they decide they like the most.

And then they’d hope that the rest of the teams agree with G.M. John Dorsey’s assessment that none of the quarterbacks merit a first-round selection. Which would push all of the quarterbacks to the Chiefs at the top of round two.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yes

I think he's older than 29 but **** he didnt seem that old especially to retire

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by O.city

I think he's older than 29 but **** he didnt seem that old especially to retire

Eh, you're right: He's 31 years old. My bad.

[O.city]

It's the hair that gives him away.


So does that put you in the 99.999% or were you talking out your ass?


I kid I kid

[BigRedChief]

That would be like us. Be the first to take a guard #1.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by O.city

It's the hair that gives him away.


So does that put you in the 99.999% or were you talking out your ass?


I kid I kid

No, he's done.

He really struggled with coming back in 2012. Now, he's really done.

And seriously, the dude sheds at least 50 pounds in the offseason. He's playing way over his weight.

[O.city]

Honestly if we are taking another ol I'd take a center in the late rounds and move Hudson back to guard

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

That would be like us. Be the first to take a guard #1.

I'd rather see them take a guard than be stuck with a shitass QB for the next three years while they justify him because he was taken #1 overall.

Matt Cassel, anyone?

[WV]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I'd rather see them take a guard than be stuck with a shitass QB for the next three years while they justify him because he was taken #1 overall.

Matt Cassel, anyone?

I'd rather take a chance on a difference maker.

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

BTW, Dumb****, Allen played next to Lilja, an "aging guard", all of 29 years old, playing center.

Lilja quit because HGH testing is coming soon and that ****er isn't 225 without juicing.

Wow, you're a really fu@king tough guy.

Take a chill or get laid once in a while. No need to call anyone a dumb****

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by WV

I'd rather take a chance on a difference maker.

So, before the Combines and Pro Day workouts, who is that difference maker in the 2013 draft?

From all I've read, the same guy at #1 has the same talent as #25.

Who you got?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Hoover

Wow, you're a really fu@king tough guy.

Take a chill or get laid once in a while. No need to call anyone a dumb****

So, I'm a "Tough Guy" because you're an unmitigated dumbass?

[WV]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So, before the Combines and Pro Day workouts, who is that difference maker in the 2013 draft?

From all I've read, the same guy at #1 has the same talent as #25.

Who you got?

I'd be happy with Geno obviously, but also Wilson. In todays world of Rookie slotting, taking a QB doesn't set an organization back like it once did. So I say take what we need most....a QB.

[Hoover]

Who needs message board when we have the NFL Prophet DaneMcCloud

Good night.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by WV

I'd be happy with Geno obviously, but also Wilson. In todays world of Rookie slotting, taking a QB doesn't set an organization back like it once did. So I say take what we need most....a QB.

Financially no


But we will still give a guy 3 years . Maybe 2 but I bet 3. So if its not the right guy it still sucks.


But that's probably with whoever we bring in at qb

[WV]

Originally Posted by O.city

Financially no


But we will still give a guy 3 years . Maybe 2 but I bet 3.

In this teams situation I firmly believe it sets us further back not taking the QB we want than it would "reaching" for a QB at #1. It would be perfect if we could wait until the 2nd round and get who we want, but I don't see that happening.