Call Your Shot: Who’s the Chiefs first selection in the 2020 Draft

[staylor26]

I’m going with Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

You have it or you don't. If you're lucky, Higgins is Vincent Jackson. I probably like VAN Jefferson more than I like Higgins, and he's not even the best Wide Receiver named Jefferson out of the SEC in this draft.

I expected more from Van Jefferson, considering his dad is Shawn Jefferson, a former NFL WR and current NFL WR coach.

If anything, I'd be concerned that guy is maxed out.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by The Franchise

I was referring to the Dolphins.

I have no idea how they didn't pick up on that

I think they got Howard to be that scrappy type of runner while Swift would be a more appropriate change of pace back to compliment a Chan Gailey offense. (Holy **** this guy is in the NFL again in 2020)

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Brett Veach has a type at RB and Andy is clearly aligned with it. Seems like ever since we took Kareem Hunt, we’ve tried to find guy with similar structure.

Darrell Williams and Darwin Thompson are those guys with thick legs and good contact balance to get more yards while teams have light boxes due to Mahomes.

The more I look at these backs, the more I see Cam Akers as a great fit. I think he’d kill it in this offense.

I think every single one of these top 6 RB’s are a fit (Moss is too).

The best fit IMO is easily Clyde Edwards-Helaire though.

[Mecca]

Personally I think the Dolphins are looking at QB, then probably Josh Jones, followed with either another OL, think Ruiz or Jackson or one of the safeties.

A team in their spot has to be thinking it makes more sense to look at RB a bit later.

[staylor26]

Van Jefferson in the 3rd would be robbery.

Just watch him against the Stingley (the best CB in CFB).

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Personally I think the Dolphins are looking at QB, then probably Josh Jones, followed with either another OL, think Ruiz or Jackson or one of the safeties.

A team in their spot has to be thinking it makes more sense to look at RB a bit later.

They’re the only team I could see taking Swift, but I agree.

He’s going to be there at 32.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Brett Veach has a type at RB and Andy is clearly aligned with it. Seems like ever since we took Kareem Hunt, we’ve tried to find guy with similar structure.

Darrell Williams and Darwin Thompson are those guys with thick legs and good contact balance to get more yards while teams have light boxes due to Mahomes.

The more I look at these backs, the more I see Cam Akers as a great fit. I think he’d kill it in this offense.

I'm an Akers fan as well. The FSU line absolutely murdered him.

There's a scenario where I could talk myself into him in the 2nd. I'm not convinced he'd be any less valuable in this system than Swift, Dobbins or Taylor would be. Maybe less valuable elsewhere, but not here.

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Personally I think the Dolphins are looking at QB, then probably Josh Jones, followed with either another OL, think Ruiz or Jackson or one of the safeties.

A team in their spot has to be thinking it makes more sense to look at RB a bit later.

Why would they draft Ruiz when they just signed a Center in Free Agency?

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'm an Akers fan as well. The FSU line absolutely murdered him.

There's a scenario where I could talk myself into him in the 2nd. I'm not convinced he'd be any less valuable in this system than Swift, Dobbins or Taylor would be. Maybe less valuable elsewhere, but not here.

Would be hard to be disappointed if they took Akers in the 2nd. That dude really got ****ed by going to FSU.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

I have no idea how they didn't pick up on that

I think they got Howard to be that scrappy type of runner while Swift would be a more appropriate change of pace back to compliment a Chan Gailey offense. (Holy **** this guy is in the NFL again in 2020)

I read backwards.

When I make a post, I scroll up the thread until I see something I want to respond to. If I think I missed something, I'll go top-down (normally I just click the little arrow in quotes and jump to the 'offending' post, though).

Sometimes creates these kind of issues...

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I'm an Akers fan as well. The FSU line absolutely murdered him.

There's a scenario where I could talk myself into him in the 2nd. I'm not convinced he'd be any less valuable in this system than Swift, Dobbins or Taylor would be. Maybe less valuable elsewhere, but not here.

If we are going to take a RB....then I’d prefer Akers.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Van Jefferson in the 3rd would be robbery.

Just watch him against the Stingley (the best CB in CFB).

I wouldn't be surprised if he slips to the 3rd or 4th because he was unable to participate in the Combine and unable to have a physical due to the lockdowns.

He'll also be 24 years old when the season starts.

[Chief Northman]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Alex Brown is 5’9” and Hamilton is a ST player. We have 2, maybe 3, guys that can start on the outside. CB is absolutely still in play at 32.

So who sits?
Ward? Breeland? Will a rookie beat out Mathieu/Fenton manning the slot?

Remember Veach got Fenton in the 5th, and Ward was a diamond in the rough. Outside of Okudah and Henderson, I see a large group of corners that all have specific flaws and won’t have a ton of differentiated talent between rounds two down to the early fourth round.

My gut tells me that if Patrick Queen or Kenneth Murray are available at #32, they will be the pick. But that is a big “if”. I cite the fact that it was well known that last year, the Chiefs were really high on Devin Bush but could not find a way to move up to acquire him.
That is when I think Veach has to decide between a feature running back in the mold of JK Dobbins, or he goes with one of the versatile safety picks that are elite in McKinney or Delpit. The only other possible wrench in the draft plan is if a significant talent drops at defensive end (Epenesa, Gross-Matos) or offensive tackle (Jones, Becton).

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I wouldn't be surprised if he slips to the 3rd or 4th because he was unable to participate in the Combine and he's not able to have a physical due to the lockdowns.

Yea that’s the only reason he falls that far, because teams reportedly love him otherwise.

Since there’s no rush for us anyways, I’m taking him in the 3rd for sure.

I think like Mecole, he was a victim of QB play and being in a run first offense. Unlike Mecole, he’s a polished flute runner that would compliment him and Tyreek well in 2021 and beyond.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

Remember Veach got Fenton in the 5th

Fenton was a 6th.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

So who sits?
Ward? Breeland? Will a rookie beat out Mathieu/Fenton manning the slot?

Remember Veach got Fenton in the 5th, and Ward was a diamond in the rough. Outside of Okudah and Henderson, I see a large group of corners that all have specific flaws and won’t have a ton of differentiated talent between rounds two down to the early fourth round.

My gut tells me that if Patrick Queen or Kenneth Murray are available at #32, they will be the pick. But that is a big “if”. I cite the fact that it was well known that last year, the Chiefs were really high on Devin Bush but could not find a way to move up to acquire him.
That is when I think Veach has to decide between a feature running back in the mold of JK Dobbins, or he goes with one of the versatile safety picks that are elite in McKinney or Delpit. The only other possible wrench in the draft plan is if a significant talent drops at defensive end (Epenesa, Gross-Matos) or offensive tackle (Jones, Becton).

Queen has been my pick for a couple weeks now. Will he make it to #32 is the real question.