Terez Paylor mock draft

[the Talking Can]

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18 Chiefs

ILB Eric Kendricks, 6-0, 230, UCLA

The Chiefs probably wouldn’t mind scooping up any of the top three receivers — Cooper, White and Parker — or even Scherff, who figures to be a plug-and-play left guard. But all those guys are off the board here, and the widely-acknowledged first-round alternatives at those positions — Dorial Green-Beckham, Devin Funchess and Jaelen Strong at receiver and T.J. Clemmings, Ereck Flowers and Cedric Ogbuehi at offensive line — have question marks (for now).

But if the Chiefs address those positions with veterans in free agency, which might be the best option, given coach Andy Reid’s complicated playbook, that would allow general manager John Dorsey to take the best player at a position of need. Lanky Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes could be tempting, particularly with veteran Sean Smith set to hit free agency in a year, but inside linebacker is a bigger need right now, particularly if they fail to address it in free agency. Even if Derrick Johnson, 32, returns to his pre-injury form, this unit is in desperate need of young talent, and the best player on the board at this position is Kendricks, who a bonafide tackling machine who racked up a ridiculous 145 tackles in only 13 games this season.

Kendricks is not very big, so long-term durability is a concern, but his plus instincts, quickness and passion for the game would allow the two-time UCLA captain to be a plug-and-play, three-down weakside inside linebacker who can immediately help a leaky run defense. As long as Kendricks’ medical checks out, it would be a surprise if he lasts until the Chiefs’ pick in the second round.

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[Bowser]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Maxx Williams would be an excellent pick for the Chiefs especially since we are tied to Alex Smith. We use a ton of 2 tight end sets. Cut Fasnao use that money elsewhere. Two high level athletes at TE make more sense for this offense than a WR.

In the first, though? I'd be more of a fan of them making a run at Vernon Davis than taking a TE at 18.

[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by Bowser

In the first, though? I'd be more of a fan of them making a run at Vernon Davis than taking a TE at 18.

Or Julius Thomas - or Jordan Cameron.

[ChiefsCountry]

Maxx Williams at 8 million total deal or Vernon Davis type where you have to shell that much or more yearly.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Or Julius Thomas - or Jordan Cameron.

Sold, especially on Cameron. Nothing against Thomas, but I just think Cameron would shine in a 2-TE set featuring a back with Charles' abilities. Maybe I just think Cameron would come cheaper.

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Maxx Williams at 8 million total deal or Vernon Davis type where you have to shell that much or more yearly.

Valid point. Depends on how they want to juggle it, I suppose. Bring in a Cameron, Davis, Cobb, or Thomas, and they almost assuredly go O-Tackle in the first, wouldn't they? Do nothing and go receiver or TE....

[Titty Meat]

Cobb, Charles, Kelce, Williams, Dat, and Wilson. Top 5 offense even with Alex Smith.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Billay

Cobb, Charles, Kelce, Williams, Dat, and Wilson. Top 5 offense even with Alex Smith.

Doubtful.

Top 16? Maybe.

But it'll be the same story as it is now. Double cover Cobb and a Kelce and force Smith to throw into single coverage downfield.

Wanna know how that ends up?

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by bsp4444

No TD's by WR. Devin Smith is the pick in this scenario. Elite deep ball threat will open up underneath routes for kelce and a mediocre te to exploit.

But he would never get the ball. It would be a waste of a pick drafting a decoy. It's like having a Porsche, who cares if it goes 180mph if the driver never exceeds 55mph.