Chiefs Draft defense this year

RedThat · 11-03-2008, 10:23 AM

I know everybody wants to draft a QB. Why?

We all claim that Carl Peterson has never really drafted and developed a quarterback over his tenure with the Chiefs. Thus, making their journey to the superbowl much more harder.

But this is a league where you never know where you can get a player? Lets admit, thats what makes it great. And as a fan, I love that. Just look these past couple of weeks we were all talking about drafting a QB, and all of a sudden a young man named Tyler Thigpen comes in, and performs really well.
Im going to give this coaching staff some credit, and I know people are bashing them severly. But lets just say Chan and co creative playcalling and gameplanning was to the favor and advantage of Thigpen. If they could do that all year, and let Thigpen go out there and play, who knows? Maybe he could be the guy. I've been seeing a lot of great things from him these past 3 games, and if he keeps performing well, it may change plans entering the draft?

But Im looking at this thing from a standpoint where where has this team been struggling all year. You have to look at it that way. Which position has been non-existent all year? Im going to say this team needs a passrusher. Really Really bad. 4 sacks all year? Come on! Thats unacceptable and a HUGE reason this team sucks. Some guys surpass that amount in a game. Im also ok with drafting a linebacker. This team needs some real STUD linebackers as well. Outside of Derrick Johnson there are no real legit starters. Demorrio Williams and Pat Thomas are role players at best.

*Im also going to say, fire Gunther and the rest of the defensive coaches. Bring in some fresh guys there. They're just awful at making adjustments during games. And awful at creating good matchups.

**Gonzo** · 11-03-2008, 10:24 AM

Draft the best available player IMO

Sully · 11-03-2008, 10:25 AM

I have a feeling Orakpo is going to be our first round selection. That's not necessarily a bad thing.

Long Duk Dong · 11-03-2008, 10:45 AM

Hmm, need a QB, possibly need a RB...hmm, ya.

**DaKCMan AP** · 11-03-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Long Duk Dong

possibly need a RB...

I hope you're joking.

L.A. Chieffan · 11-03-2008, 10:49 AM

If Stafford is there you ****ing draft him. And then you take another QB later just for good ****ing measure.

I think a lot of our defensive problems will be fixed once our coaches our gone. That and a couple of good DEs and LBs

Brock · 11-03-2008, 10:50 AM

How did not drafting a QB last year work out?

ChiefsCountry · 11-03-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I hope you're joking.

No we need another running back to go with Charles. We need the Barber type with him.

Hoover · 11-03-2008, 10:52 AM

I think we have more than one pick. So we can select offense and defensive players.

I think D, OL, and QB are big needs. If a top QB is sitting there we have to take them IMO

blueballs · 11-03-2008, 10:58 AM

FAs all around

beach tribe · 11-03-2008, 11:01 AM

No shot at Stafford, I think we draft Orakpo, maybe Oher.

Does anybody know what kind of MLBs will be avilable in the second, and if they're worth a shit.

Long Duk Dong · 11-03-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I hope you're joking.

why would I joke?

**DaKCMan AP** · 11-03-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

No we need another running back to go with Charles. We need the Barber type with him.

If need be you can get a RB as an UDFA. We have much more pressing needs.

**DaKCMan AP** · 11-03-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

No shot at Stafford, I think we draft Orakpo, maybe Oher.

Does anybody know what kind of MLBs will be avilable in the second, and if they're worth a shit.

Cushing and/or Spikes could slip to the late 1st or early 2nd, but I doubt it. More than likely Maualuga, Laurinaitis, Spikes and Cushing will all go in the 1st and possibly McGrath from SMU. Maybe Ellerbe from Georgia in the 2nd or 3rd.

mylittlepony · 11-03-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

How did not drafting a QB last year work out?

You are really advocating we should have reached for Brian Brohm or Joe Flacco last year after Matt Ryan was gone?

Wow of all the "Win now" things I've read on this board this has to be the most stupid.

If a Franchise QB is there by all means draft him. If not get the next best thing in a pro bowl OT or a probowl DE. Never ever reach 10 spots for a position of need.

11-03-2008, 10:23 AM
RedThat Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Casino cash: $10004900	Draft defense this year I know everybody wants to draft a QB. Why? We all claim that Carl Peterson has never really drafted and developed a quarterback over his tenure with the Chiefs. Thus, making their journey to the superbowl much more harder. But this is a league where you never know where you can get a player? Lets admit, thats what makes it great. And as a fan, I love that. Just look these past couple of weeks we were all talking about drafting a QB, and all of a sudden a young man named Tyler Thigpen comes in, and performs really well. Im going to give this coaching staff some credit, and I know people are bashing them severly. But lets just say Chan and co creative playcalling and gameplanning was to the favor and advantage of Thigpen. If they could do that all year, and let Thigpen go out there and play, who knows? Maybe he could be the guy. I've been seeing a lot of great things from him these past 3 games, and if he keeps performing well, it may change plans entering the draft? But Im looking at this thing from a standpoint where where has this team been struggling all year. You have to look at it that way. Which position has been non-existent all year? Im going to say this team needs a passrusher. Really Really bad. 4 sacks all year? Come on! Thats unacceptable and a HUGE reason this team sucks. Some guys surpass that amount in a game. Im also ok with drafting a linebacker. This team needs some real STUD linebackers as well. Outside of Derrick Johnson there are no real legit starters. Demorrio Williams and Pat Thomas are role players at best. *Im also going to say, fire Gunther and the rest of the defensive coaches. Bring in some fresh guys there. They're just awful at making adjustments during games. And awful at creating good matchups.
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11-03-2008, 10:25 AM	#3
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	I have a feeling Orakpo is going to be our first round selection. That's not necessarily a bad thing. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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11-03-2008, 10:45 AM	#4
Long Duk Dong Starter Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $9924900	Hmm, need a QB, possibly need a RB...hmm, ya.
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11-03-2008, 10:49 AM	#6
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $3938654	If Stafford is there you **ing draft him. And then you take another QB later just for good **ing measure. I think a lot of our defensive problems will be fixed once our coaches our gone. That and a couple of good DEs and LBs
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11-03-2008, 10:50 AM	#7
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11-03-2008, 10:52 AM	#9
Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1288179	I think we have more than one pick. So we can select offense and defensive players. I think D, OL, and QB are big needs. If a top QB is sitting there we have to take them IMO
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11-03-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
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11-03-2008, 11:01 AM	#11
beach tribe Keep doubting J MFing Houston Join Date: May 2007 Location: ft.lauderdale Casino cash: $4718036	No shot at Stafford, I think we draft Orakpo, maybe Oher. Does anybody know what kind of MLBs will be avilable in the second, and if they're worth a shit.
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