If Teddy Bridgewater really does fall, do you draft him?

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

I say absolutely. The kid was projected as the first overall pick just a couple of months ago. If he falls to 23, you just can't pass on him. If Dorsey is truly picking BPA and not for need then I can't see him not picking Bridgewater. Man how I would love to see KC have the next Aaron Rodgers. Not comparing their playing strengths and weaknesses, just how Rodgers fell too and the Packers grabbed him, let him sit a couple of years, and now has a top 5 in the league franchise QB.

[keg in kc]

I don't know that I really have an opinion about him one way or the other, but as strongly as I feel about the importance of the position, if they decide he's worth spending the 23rd pick on, I wouldn't have any issues with it, regardless of what other perceived holes the roster has. Nothing or noone else that they could possibly draft could ever have a greater positive impact on the franchise's next decade (or more) than the right QB, and if their analysis tells them that he's that right guy, then they need to pull the trigger.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I don't know that I really have an opinion about him one way or the other, but as strongly as I feel about the importance of the position, if they decide he's worth spending the 23rd pick on, I wouldn't have any issues with it, regardless of what other perceived holes the roster has. Nothing or noone else that they could possibly draft could ever have a greater positive impact on the franchise's next decade (or more) than the right QB, and if their analysis tells them that he's that right guy, then they need to pull the trigger.

Good take. I agree.

They need to be forward thinking. If they feel that way about him, pick him. If not trade the pick to someone who does

[jjchieffan]

Funny that sackashit responds with a gif of two of the lamest unfunny actors on the planet. I know you want to waste the pick on a guard. Was that you in the true fan gif?

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

Funny that sackashit responds with a gif of two of the lamest unfunny actors on the planet. I know you want to waste the pick on a guard. Was that you in the true fan gif?

This is how stupid people get around here about the proverbial "QBOTF" first round pick.

The single biggest hole on this entire team is at OG, but you see people ridiculing that position as a possible pick because they think that if we don't use a first round pick on a QB right ****ing now that the sun will implode, go super nova and swallow the earth.

The QB position is the last one that needs to be addressed. They've got Smith - a guy who can win in the playoffs, Daniel showed he's a capable backup in the San Diego game and you got a rookie last season who has all the tools to be an elite level guy at the position. What else do you need at the position? So, let's summarize...a 29 year old starter with playoff experience, a 27 year old backup and a 22 year old dude with the tools to groom.

Yeah, let's use that first round pick on another QB. That makes sense.

Oh, that's right, we need to draft our own first round pick who we all know will be in the ****ing Hall of Fame because the Chiefs would draft him. That's why we wanted Jimmy Clausen. Because we'd finally get that Hall of Fame QB and he'd be all ours and nobody else's and we'd have picked him in the first round and the curse of Blackledge will be finally off this team and we'll win the Super Bowl in his rookie season because he'd be the starter because he'd be our first round pick and nobody else's and we'd be the envy of the league because we'd have a first round QB picked who will be in the Hall of Fame who will win the Super Bowl his rookie year because we picked him in the first round.

That's why.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

This is how stupid people get around here about the proverbial "QBOTF" first round pick.

The single biggest hole on this entire team is at OG, but you see people ridiculing that position as a possible pick because they think that if we don't use a first round pick on a QB right ****ing now that the sun will implode, go super nova and swallow the earth.

The QB position is the last one that needs to be addressed. They've got Smith - a guy who can win in the playoffs, Daniel showed he's a capable backup in the San Diego game and you got a rookie last season who has all the tools to be an elite level guy at the position. What else do you need at the position? So, let's summarize...a 29 year old starter with playoff experience, a 27 year old backup and a 22 year old dude with the tools to groom.

Yeah, let's use that first round pick on another QB. That makes sense.

Oh, that's right, we need to draft our own first round pick who we all know will be in the ****ing Hall of Fame because the Chiefs would draft him. That's why we wanted Jimmy Clausen. Because we'd finally get that Hall of Fame QB and he'd be all ours and nobody else's and we'd have picked him in the first round and the curse of Blackledge will be finally off this team and we'll win the Super Bowl in his rookie season because he'd be the starter because he'd be our first round pick and nobody else's and we'd be the envy of the league because we'd have a first round QB picked who will be in the Hall of Fame who will win the Super Bowl his rookie year because we picked him in the first round.

That's why.

Jesus ****. No, the single biggest hole on this team is not at OG. You can not straight faced post that you wouldn't take Bridgewater because it would be a wasted pick and then advocate to take a guard at 23. No ****ing way.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Jesus ****. No, the single biggest hole on this team is not at OG. You can not straight faced post that you wouldn't take Bridgewater because it would be a wasted pick and then advocate to take a guard at 23. No ****ing way.

- Teddy is Ready

If he is available, which I can't believe he would be, you jump on that shit like it's the winning lotto ticket

[Jimmya]

Let pick some fat ass guard that won't finish the season and will leave in 3 years..... Bad ass.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Jimmya

Let pick some fat ass guard that won't finish the season and will leave in 3 years..... Bad ass.

It would be a better pick than Freddy Bilgewater.

[kcxiv]

IF he is the best player on their board when we pick, absolutely.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

IF he is the best player on their board when we pick, absolutely.

Do you think he is?

common sense tells you that the 15 of the best players are going to be gone, there will be some surprises about the other 8.

Is Bridgewater that good?

Bridgewater > Marquise Lee?
Bridgewater > Brandin Cook?

What possible players will be there that you would take over Bridgewater?

[RunKC]

Why do you hate Bridgewater so much Sac? You've hated him since last years game vs Florida.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Why do you hate Bridgewater so much Sac? You've hated him since last years game vs Florida.

Because Alex Smith went to Utah.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Why do you hate Bridgewater so much Sac? You've hated him since last years game vs Florida.

He's a guy you are going to have to groom.

He's going to have to fill in his frame.

He's going to have to work on his feet.

He's going to have to correct his throwing motion.

He's going to have to work on his progressions.

You never really know about a guy until he gets the chance, but I don't see the foundation to really build a high level starter from with Bridgewater.

And furthermore, is this the guy you want to groom versus Bray?

Because that's the real question. Bray or Bridgewater. Both are projects that are going to require another couple of years before they are truly ready.

[BossChief]

Yes.

The thing that does give me pause about the kid is when he talked about almost walking away from football as a freshman because he wasnt the starter. How much effort would he put in to try and pry the starters job from Alex Smith if we did draft him to be the long term answer? Does he truly love the game enough to put in the time it takes to develop all of his skills? Does he have the intestinal fortitude (thanks bobby heenan) to watch film and lift weights ON HIS OWN TIME?

The weight lifting part is HUGE because he wouldn't play right away (unless Alex gets injured) and his legs are made of pixie sticks. His arms look like he hasn't ever touched a weight. Those things lead me to believe he has gotten by strictly on talent to this point and he would need to completely refine his outlook on the game in the future to realize his potential.

Does he have it in him to do that?

If the answer is yes, you run to the podium and select him.

If the answer is no, you select the player on the board that provides the team the best impact.