The Long, Slow, Arduous Bataan Death March To Drafting OL On May 8th - Page 15

Direckshun · 01:07 PM

I keep looking at the talent right now, have been for about three months.

And I honestly think the talent is at its best at OL towards the end of the 1st round.

Andy Reid needs to replace Albert, and there's no guarantee he has faith in Fisher. And Asamoah has almost certainly left, so we'll be in the hunt for a guard as well.

This is a team looking to get away from Pioli's smaller, nimble OL, and towards Reid's larger, more powerful OL.

Maybe we bring back Schwartz at guard. Maybe not.

God. This franchise has conditioned me to prepare for the worst.

***UPDATE***

OL the Chiefs could potentially, inevitably draft at 23, depending on where things are in 5 months:

OT Greg Robinson, Auburn
OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan
OT Cameron Erving, Florida State
OT Antonio Richardson, Tennessee
OT/G La'el Collins, LSU [not coming out this year]
OT/G Zack Martin, Notre Dame
OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama
OG Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State
OG Cyril Richardson, Baylor
OG David Yankey, Stanford
OG Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA

I will run mini-scouting reports on these guys over the next five months in this sad, miserable thread, plus any guys who also drift onto the radar.

If there are any others you'd add, feel free to.

duncan_idaho · 04-03-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

You mean Brandon Thomas?

Yup.

planetdoc · 04-03-2014, 04:15 PM

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sport...0,879985.story

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Seantrel Henderson’s career at Miami had its share of disappointing moments. Another came Thursday when the offensive lineman couldn’t finish his workout at the Hurricanes’ Pro Day.

“He went there intent to do the bench and position drills but his competitive spirit took over and he did a full combine,” Henderson’s agent David Levine told the Sun Sentinel. “At the end of the workout he got dehydrated, started getting a super bad headache, felt like he was going to throw up and didn’t do the last two O-line drills.”

According to Levine, Henderson improved on his broad jump and vertical jump from the combine, posting a ‘8’6” broad, and a 28 ½ vertical. He also benched 225-pounds 25 times. At the combine, Henderson posted a 7’9” broad and a 24-inch vertical.

“He did everything we needed to see,” said an executive from one NFC team. “He just looked pretty winded at the end, but they put them through it.”

Direckshun · 04-03-2014, 05:35 PM

Hendersom's interesting. Huge, absolutely huge, with unreal speed for a guy his size.

Prototypical Dorsey pick.

planetdoc · 04-03-2014, 05:49 PM

dont think dorsey would waste even a 6th round pick on him....though he might try to pick him up as a UDFA.

planetdoc · 04-03-2014, 06:09 PM

Packers NFL Draft History: Ted Thompson Loves College Left Tackles
excerpt below

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You see, Ted Thompson likes college left tackles. He likes them A LOT. The track record of offensive linemen he has drafted in recent years seem to indicate that if you were not a starter for your college team at left tackle for an extended period of time, you will not be a Green Bay Packers draftee. This theory does not apply to undrafted free agents, however, as the team has brought in many college guards and centers after the draft is finished.

Stephenson, Fisher, and Allen were all college LT. Kush (Dorsey's other 2013 offensive line draft pick) had 9 collegiate starts at LT, but played center the last 2 yrs of college.

Direckshun · 04-04-2014, 12:02 AM

Su'a-Filo and Yankey have played a season at LT.

Really all this does is further sell the idea that Zack Martin is a Chief.

planetdoc · 04-04-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Really all this does is further sell the idea that Zack Martin is a Chief.

not a workout warrior. He didnt run at the combine, average vertical/broad.

His bench was great, but he has under 33" arms....which makes it easier.

Dorsey drafts workout warriors.

**Bowser** · 04-04-2014, 10:42 AM

A bevy of Miatas will be shat if we take a linemen in the first this year.

**the Talking Can** · 04-04-2014, 11:10 AM

it would be stupid, pathetic, and demoralizing if this admin spent back to back firsts on OL...jesus fisher christ

Saccopoo · 04-04-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by planetdoc

not a workout warrior. He didnt run at the combine, average vertical/broad.

His bench was great, but he has under 33" arms....which makes it easier.

Dorsey drafts workout warriors.

Which is why he might take a flyer on Boston College's OT Matt Patchan in the fifth or sixth round.

Freak level measurements at the combine, including an "unofficial" 4.84 40 and a 33 1/2" vertical at 6'6", 306 lb.

Like I said in my mock, Patchan has all the tools. He's just never seen the field due to numerous football and non-football injuries. Played one year out of a possible six.

Direckshun · 04-04-2014, 10:23 PM

Uhhhh...

This year, they better stay way from guys with injury flags.

Saccopoo · 04-04-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

Uhhhh...

This year, they better stay way from guys with injury flags.

You take a guy like Patchan in the sixth if he's there. The potential very much outweighs the injury risk.

And you just make sure he doesn't get shot again or run over by a car while driving his scooter.

planetdoc · 04-05-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Which is why he might take a flyer on Boston College's OT Matt Patchan in the fifth or sixth round.

I've mentioned him as part of the Olineman I would consider:
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...8&postcount=19

Oldschool might have been the first to mention him: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...41&postcount=3

If you want to see all the players that I think may be on the chiefs "short list" (with corresponding chiefsplanet links) you can see them here: http://boards.kcchiefs.com/forum/kan...aft-short-list

Saccopoo · 04-05-2014, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by planetdoc

I've mentioned him as part of the Olineman I would consider:
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...8&postcount=19

Oldschool might have been the first to mention him: http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...41&postcount=3

If you want to see all the players that I think may be on the chiefs "short list" (with corresponding chiefsplanet links) you can see them here: http://boards.kcchiefs.com/forum/kan...aft-short-list

Sorry. I don't cheat on Chiefs Planet.

OldSchool · 04-07-2014, 12:57 PM

Oh man, hate to hear stuff like this:

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Clemson T/G Brandon Thomas tore his ACL during pre-draft training last week.
It's a disappointing blow for one of our favorite O-Line prospects in this draft. Thomas manhandled Jadeveon Clowney in Clemson's 2013 matchup with South Carolina, and was a 36-game starter on Tajh Boyd's blind side for the Tigers. He was a sleeper to be drafted in the first round. Thomas won't be available for his rookie NFL season, though some teams may now view him as a "value" pick.
Source: ESPN.com Apr 7 - 2:37 PM

We can probably get him in the 5th now though. He won't be useful for next season though.

01-05-2014, 02:11 PM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4443447	The Long, Slow, Arduous Bataan Death March To Drafting OL On May 8th I keep looking at the talent right now, have been for about three months. And I honestly think the talent is at its best at OL towards the end of the 1st round. Andy Reid needs to replace Albert, and there's no guarantee he has faith in Fisher. And Asamoah has almost certainly left, so we'll be in the hunt for a guard as well. This is a team looking to get away from Pioli's smaller, nimble OL, and towards Reid's larger, more powerful OL. Maybe we bring back Schwartz at guard. Maybe not. God. This franchise has conditioned me to prepare for the worst. *UPDATE* OL the Chiefs could potentially, inevitably draft at 23, depending on where things are in 5 months: OT Greg Robinson, Auburn OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan OT Cameron Erving, Florida State OT Antonio Richardson, Tennessee OT/G La'el Collins, LSU [not coming out this year] OT/G Zack Martin, Notre Dame OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama OG Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State OG Cyril Richardson, Baylor OG David Yankey, Stanford OG Xavier Su'a-Filo, UCLA I will run mini-scouting reports on these guys over the next five months in this sad, miserable thread, plus any guys who also drift onto the radar. If there are any others you'd add, feel free to. Last edited by Direckshun; 03-24-2014 at 01:07 PM..
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04-03-2014, 05:35 PM	#213
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4443447	Hendersom's interesting. Huge, absolutely huge, with unreal speed for a guy his size. Prototypical Dorsey pick.
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04-03-2014, 05:49 PM	#214
planetdoc Veteran Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $9995865	dont think dorsey would waste even a 6th round pick on him....though he might try to pick him up as a UDFA.
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Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4443447	Su'a-Filo and Yankey have played a season at LT. Really all this does is further sell the idea that Zack Martin is a Chief.
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04-04-2014, 10:23 PM	#221
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4443447	Uhhhh... This year, they better stay way from guys with injury flags.
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