Mock (8/11)

Direckshun · 08-11-2014, 09:29 AM

Assumptions:

1. The Chiefs finish 6-10 and end up picking #9. Andy Reid, John Dorsey, Pederson and Sutton are all retained.

2. The Chiefs extend QB Alex Smith for too much money, because they are the Chiefs. They fail to extend OLB Justin Houston and franchise tag him, because they are the Chiefs. They do, however, extend S Eric Berry at some point over the next 12 months.

3. The Chiefs cut QB Chase Daniel, TE Anthony Fasano, OLB Tamba Hali and CB Sean Smith.

4. The Chiefs tender OLB Josh Martin.

5. The Chiefs let walk ~~RB Joe McKnight~~*, WR Kyle Williams, WR Junior Hemingway, OT Ryan Harris, ~~OT J'Marcus Webb, OT/G Jeff Linkenbach~~*, G Rishaw Johnson, C Rodney Hudson, DE Allen Bailey, ~~OLB Dezmon Moses~~* and CB Chris Owens. (*Will not be included in future mock assumptions, as I no longer believe they will be on the final 53.)

6. The Chiefs re-sign FB Anthony Sherman, LS Thomas Gafford to minimal deals.

7. The Chiefs sign OLB Ricky Sapp (Texans) to a 2 year, $4m deal.

8. They receive four compensatory picks: a 3rd, a 4th, a 5th, and a 6th.

On with the show:

1. CB P.J. Williams, Florida State

CP's hopes for the Chiefs to package their picks and move up for a QB will be dashed when Alex Smith is eventually signed long term. As a result, the Chiefs will be in the market for a long, tall CB to replace Sean Smith. The Chiefs need a bigtime infusion of talent at this position, as Marcus Cooper is their only starter-level talent.

Whatever CB "wins" the Combine will be the Chiefs pick here. Dorsey loves size, speed, and athleticism with potential over anything proven. Right now, that's looking like Williams: 6'0", great speed, and athleticism out the ying-yang. Even though Ifo Ekpre-Olomu may be better, Dorsey's not taking a 5'9" corner, period.

2. WR Stefon Diggs, Maryland

Say it with me now: speed, speed, speed. If John Dorsey loves anything in his offensive weapons, it's shit-tons of speed. Diggs should run a great 40 yard dash, and has the potential to be a special route-runner. His average size (6'0", just shy of 200) will not be a deterrent.

2. FS Karl Joseph, West Virginia

The Chiefs give up their 3rd, their 4th, and their 6th to move up to the bottom of the 2nd.

This defense needs more attitude. It needs a guy who can cover large areas of ground, and a guy who can hit with attitude. You're welcome. The Chiefs just drafted their new trendsetter, to replace the absence of attitude left by Brandon Flowers and cutting Hali.

3. WR Kasen Williams, Washington

There are fewer secrets better kept in college football than how talented Kasen Williams is. With a quiet style of play, Williams has amassed really good numbers despite the fact that he never seems to jump off the screen. He's just a solid route-runner with fantastic hands, and will be a dramatic upgrade from Junior Hemingway.

4. TE Randall Telfer, USC

It's harder to scout TEs that Dorsey would be interested in, because the flashy TEs that jump out aren't the kind he likes. He prefers in-line blockers who can receive, and it's not clear who exactly's great at that yet.

Telfer's the name I keep coming back to over and over again. He fits the definition of what Dorsey loves at the position.

5. CB/S Eric Rowe, Utah

Not immediately clear where exactly Rowe will fit in, but he's a 6'1" behemoth out of a pro-style defense with ample experience playing FS, and will be playing CB full time this year. Anybody reminded of Keith McGill would be right, except Rowe is less physically gifted. Nonetheless, I think the size and flexibility Rowe brings is worth considering.

5. ILB Mike Hull, Penn State

The race against time is on, and the Chiefs need to start thinking a little about life after DJ. James Michael-Johnson is a really solid option, but Mike Hull is a really athletic and ridiculously fast linebacker that could time in the 4.5s. He could offer the blitz/coverage/spying that the team depends on DJ to do. I don't know if he can make up for DJ's great mind for the game, but that's definitely what Dorsey is looking for.

6. C Brandon Vitabile, Northwestern

We know what Dorsey likes in a center, and it remains to be seen if Vitabile fits that mold. But there's no denying his credentials: 40 straight starts, excellent ability to organize a line, and great both against the run and the pass. The knock on him is that he might be undersized, which seals his fate against John Dorsey, but it's my mock and I can cry if I want to.

7. DE Cameron Botticelli, Minnesota

Pure Al Davis/John Dorsey athleticism pick.

08-11-2014, 09:29 AM	Topic Starter
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4393447	Mock (8/11) Assumptions: 1. The Chiefs finish 6-10 and end up picking #9. Andy Reid, John Dorsey, Pederson and Sutton are all retained. 2. The Chiefs extend QB Alex Smith for too much money, because they are the Chiefs. They fail to extend OLB Justin Houston and franchise tag him, because they are the Chiefs. They do, however, extend S Eric Berry at some point over the next 12 months. 3. The Chiefs cut QB Chase Daniel, TE Anthony Fasano, OLB Tamba Hali and CB Sean Smith. 4. The Chiefs tender OLB Josh Martin. 5. The Chiefs let walk ~~RB Joe McKnight~~, WR Kyle Williams, WR Junior Hemingway, OT Ryan Harris, ~~OT J'Marcus Webb, OT/G Jeff Linkenbach~~, G Rishaw Johnson, C Rodney Hudson, DE Allen Bailey, ~~OLB Dezmon Moses~~* and CB Chris Owens. (Will not be included in future mock assumptions, as I no longer believe they will be on the final 53.) 6. The Chiefs re-sign FB Anthony Sherman, LS Thomas Gafford to minimal deals. 7. The Chiefs sign OLB Ricky Sapp (Texans) to a 2 year, $4m deal. 8. They receive four compensatory picks: a 3rd, a 4th, a 5th, and a 6th. On with the show: 1. CB P.J. Williams, Florida State* CP's hopes for the Chiefs to package their picks and move up for a QB will be dashed when Alex Smith is eventually signed long term. As a result, the Chiefs will be in the market for a long, tall CB to replace Sean Smith. The Chiefs need a bigtime infusion of talent at this position, as Marcus Cooper is their only starter-level talent. Whatever CB "wins" the Combine will be the Chiefs pick here. Dorsey loves size, speed, and athleticism with potential over anything proven. Right now, that's looking like Williams: 6'0", great speed, and athleticism out the ying-yang. Even though Ifo Ekpre-Olomu may be better, Dorsey's not taking a 5'9" corner, period. 2. WR Stefon Diggs, Maryland Say it with me now: speed, speed, speed. If John Dorsey loves anything in his offensive weapons, it's shit-tons of speed. Diggs should run a great 40 yard dash, and has the potential to be a special route-runner. His average size (6'0", just shy of 200) will not be a deterrent. 2. FS Karl Joseph, West Virginia The Chiefs give up their 3rd, their 4th, and their 6th to move up to the bottom of the 2nd. This defense needs more attitude. It needs a guy who can cover large areas of ground, and a guy who can hit with attitude. You're welcome. The Chiefs just drafted their new trendsetter, to replace the absence of attitude left by Brandon Flowers and cutting Hali. 3. WR Kasen Williams, Washington There are fewer secrets better kept in college football than how talented Kasen Williams is. With a quiet style of play, Williams has amassed really good numbers despite the fact that he never seems to jump off the screen. He's just a solid route-runner with fantastic hands, and will be a dramatic upgrade from Junior Hemingway. 4. TE Randall Telfer, USC It's harder to scout TEs that Dorsey would be interested in, because the flashy TEs that jump out aren't the kind he likes. He prefers in-line blockers who can receive, and it's not clear who exactly's great at that yet. Telfer's the name I keep coming back to over and over again. He fits the definition of what Dorsey loves at the position. 5. CB/S Eric Rowe, Utah Not immediately clear where exactly Rowe will fit in, but he's a 6'1" behemoth out of a pro-style defense with ample experience playing FS, and will be playing CB full time this year. Anybody reminded of Keith McGill would be right, except Rowe is less physically gifted. Nonetheless, I think the size and flexibility Rowe brings is worth considering. 5. ILB Mike Hull, Penn State The race against time is on, and the Chiefs need to start thinking a little about life after DJ. James Michael-Johnson is a really solid option, but Mike Hull is a really athletic and ridiculously fast linebacker that could time in the 4.5s. He could offer the blitz/coverage/spying that the team depends on DJ to do. I don't know if he can make up for DJ's great mind for the game, but that's definitely what Dorsey is looking for. 6. C Brandon Vitabile, Northwestern We know what Dorsey likes in a center, and it remains to be seen if Vitabile fits that mold. But there's no denying his credentials: 40 straight starts, excellent ability to organize a line, and great both against the run and the pass. The knock on him is that he might be undersized, which seals his fate against John Dorsey, but it's my mock and I can cry if I want to. 7. DE Cameron Botticelli, Minnesota Pure Al Davis/John Dorsey athleticism pick.
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