SB Nation's latest 2012 NFL mock draft is out and once again we're seeing the Kansas City Chiefs connected to an offensive tackle. That's certainly the perception around the league as it seems just about every year the Chiefs are connected to an offensive tackle in the draft.
Two weeks ago, SB Nation's mock draft tabbed Iowa OT Riley Reiff. Last week they selected Stanford OT Jonathan Martin.
And today they select Ohio State OT Mike Adams.
The Chiefs offensive tackle situation is an interesting one. Every team wants an elite left tackle to protect the quarterback's blind side (assuming the quarterback is right-handed) and the Chiefs don't have one of those elite guys.
But they have a guy -- OT Branden Albert -- who is good enough, in my opinion. He's not someone you're going to cut because he's still useful, whether he's a 6 or a 10. The other side of the offensive line, however, is a question mark. OT Barry Richardson simply did not play very well -- like one of the worst in the league. Perhaps the Chiefs do target an offensive tackle but for the right side.
But it's becoming clear that, once again, mock drafts across the web will be targeting an offensive lineman for the Chiefs.
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Pew, not a fan of this one!
Over Decastro, Hightower, Jeffery and Martin. I’d take Martin over Adams, from what I’ve read Adams is strictly going to be a RT, so there’s not much flexability with him.
severn58 - January 17, 2012
agreed
Martin or DeCastro are my picks
or, as always, TRADE DOWN
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
It'd be so nice to be able to trade down a couple times
seems like a pretty deep class, so an extra pick or two in the 2nd would probably be more beneficial than anyone we would take at #11.
As far as Adams goes, if Pioli is set on taking an OT I’d prefer taking one of the Florida State guys in the 2nd or 3rd rd.
jmcgoblue - January 17, 2012
I'm not sold on this draft class... at all
but, I also don’t love the talent that is likely to be there around KCs pick.
unless Carr leaves, and they take a CB… but I hope that doesn’t happen
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
True, Carr could change the equation entirely
As for the class as a whole, I’d say it’s much better than ‘09, worse than ’10, and maybe slightly better than ’11. Of course, realistically I don’t know squat ;)
jmcgoblue - January 17, 2012
Agree, Hopefully we have an exciting FA.
porkchop_sandwiches - January 17, 2012
all I want is to Sign Bowe, Carr, McClain, Gilberry
and maybe Orton
FAs from other teams would be the icing on the cake, but KC has GOT to take care of business in-house
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
This
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
I want to one day trade down enough times until we get every pick in the seventh round.
Fozzyboyd - January 17, 2012
Reilly is good too
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
Imo
I am a strong advacate of DeCastro as our 1st pick, I believe with Wigs retirement around the corner and Lilja’s drop in play, that shoring up the interior of the line comes 1st as far as the O-line goes. DeCastro LG, Hudson C, Asamoah RG. I say leave Albert at LT, and use free agency or a trade to get a quality starting RT. We can use laters draft picks for Dept and do the in house players thing too, KC could also watch for a decent cut player or two after free agency to later to fill out roster for the O-line…I for one would not mind if they could get Gaithers back either. Never should have been released in the 1st place.
Kool TA - January 17, 2012
Don't forget Mims...
I’m being partly serious. He was brought in because he had huge upside. If he begins to realize some of that potential in year two (and full normal offseason number one) he could push Richardson for the RT spot
PVChiefsfan - January 17, 2012
I don't watch a lot of college ball
But I have heard that Adams is a pure athlete, much like Tyron Smith last year. If that comparison is accurate, I’d be alright with this pick.
But like stagdsp just said, I think I’d prefer DeCastro or (preferably) trade down.
7chiefs7 - January 17, 2012
If KC does not trade down...
I would like it if they would shore up the other inside LB spot next to DJ with Donta Hightower out of Bama. That is if Siler is not expected to heal in time. I would really hate it if the selected a RB but a OT or DB I would be fine with. Unless for some miracle Pioli trades up and gets RG3 or Luck, whichever is not selected by Indy which now depends on their new HC since they just fired Caldwell.
LocoGonzo - January 17, 2012
I think Siler will be ready
but, Hightower would be better, long term
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
Hope so, torn achilles can be brutal to recover from.
Hoochdawg - January 17, 2012
the real issue is when will that mock draft take David DeCastro?
not at all impressed with Adams ….
upamolehill - January 17, 2012
upamolehill again!
nateforchiefs - January 17, 2012
Mock drafts make for some interesting conversation, sometimes...
But don’t mean jack. So I pay very little attention to them.
Not much else to do this time of year though, I suppose.
Scott B. - January 17, 2012
Just a Thought
What would you think about picking up a tackle to replace Richardson in FA and actually go defense with are first pick. Luke Kuechy!!! Your starting backers are Tamba, Johnson, Houston and Kuechly with Carr (resign) Flowers Berry and Lewis behind them. You then draft RD and OL depth throughout the Draft where there will be plenty of opportunities to pick up players that can help us!!
Probably a crazy idea but what a back seven!!!
chiefs94 - January 17, 2012 via mobile
I like the idea of ILB
But I think I would prefer a trade down to get one. Try to grab Burfict of Hightower in the late first round and get an extra second.
With another stud ILB, our back 8 would be one of the best in the league.
7chiefs7 - January 17, 2012
I think you could get Burfict in the 2nd/3rd
Hightower might be there for a trade down, and I’d be OK with that
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
That would be nice
But I see Burfict having a good showing in the combine and someone taking a shot at him, despite character issues.
I don’t seem him going passed Baltimore. They took a shot at Jimmy Smith last year, who is similar to Burfict this year (ie losts of talent wit upside but huge character issues). Ray Lewis isn’t getting any younger and would be a good mentor for Burfict.
7chiefs7 - January 17, 2012
I agree with this
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
I'm with you on this one..
Burfict is a BEAST and would be solid next to DJ. I’d be happy to take him with our first pick and then draft an RT in the 2nd round.
AhQueeNo - January 17, 2012
Burfict = Ninja
i have watched enough ASU games to know that Burfict will vanish on you in a heartbeat and wont be seen until the game is over … he has serious issues
Chiefs619 - January 17, 2012
Burfict is immature, he's a great athlete,
i would love it if we could put his hand on the ground and let him go after the QB every play – but we already have Hali and Houston to do that. Sorry, he just doesn’t strike me as a guy that can be the thinker it takes to be in the middle. Off the edge QB killer, hell yeah.
tenacious rdc - January 17, 2012
Truth.
AhQueeNo - January 17, 2012
agree100%
If we can’t get Reiff I think we look at ilb. Don’t over draft a numb kuechly is huge value at 11-12 and fills a big hole. Oline is something that needs to be fixed via FA. If not later rounds
Brendon - January 17, 2012 via mobile
is Kuechly a fit for SILB?
I’m not sure he is…
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
ILB is my 2nd choice behind OL (DeCastro 1st)
But, would like to trade back if taking LB
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
I actually would like us to look at Safety (Mark Barron)
If we traded to the back of the 1st round, with the defense that Romeo plays, he utilizes 3 safety’s often, and would also free up Berry a little more
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
Flowers, Carr, Arenas, Berry, Lewis, and Barron
That’s a secondary that could make even Tom Brady shit his pants
PVChiefsfan - January 17, 2012
kendrick okay but we can upgrade his position. Mark Barron and Erick Berry with Kendrick Lewis backing up Mark that is a serious Safety Core I like. But Kendrick Lewis is not all that great at FS, he is not a ballhawk, he isn’t a hitter, doesn’t tackle well consistently. His interceptions are all over thrown balls never attacking the ball. And he get’s burn’t in the backfield too often. Free Safety should be fast, with great instincts on the ball, and can cover deep balls and the middle of the field while SS blitz and helps with the run Eric Berry. Mark Barron has these qualities Kendrick is maybe average if anything in any of these areas and that’s being modest.
tyree.love - January 18, 2012
Drafting a RT that couldn't play LT if needed/is better than Albert at 11 or 12? Maybe after trading down several times and accumulating more picks would I draft a RT
I could see it in the 20’s but not at #11/12. I’d rather Pioli get aggressive for a change and trade with St.L for #2 and draft RGIII….#11, a 3rd rd pick, Dorsey, and 1st rd next year for #2
Chiefs_KC - January 17, 2012
With Indy firing Caldwell...
Indy’s first pick may depend on who their new HC is and you may never know, Luck could still be there at number 2. I think Luck would fit our team better the RG3, but I would take either one regardless.
LocoGonzo - January 17, 2012
amen all for trading up to get either Luck or RG111
know all genie - January 17, 2012
Sorry R B.
chiefs94 - January 17, 2012 via mobile
And back 8. DAM.
chiefs94 - January 17, 2012 via mobile
Don't agree with this particular pick
but I definitely think addressing the offensive line is paramount, especially if we are stuck with Cassel again. The second he sees any pressure he panics and all hell breaks loose. That man needs more time than most in the pocket to slowly go through his reads.
5280ChiefsFan - January 17, 2012
Why take a line-men in the first round when theres plenty of line-men in this draft?
Draft a play maker.
OJ In Nevada - January 17, 2012
DeCastro might very well be the best player available when we pick
That would be why you take a lineman in the first round…you know, like
Jake Long
Joe Thomas
Alex Mack
Both Pouncey’s
etc.
Playmakers on either side of the ball are much less useful and effective if you are losing the battle in the trenches
PVChiefsfan - January 17, 2012
DeCastro... DeCastro... DeCastro... DeCastro...
Sorry, what was the question?
Falcon58 - January 17, 2012
best lineman in the draft
Doesn’t fill a need at 11 or 12. This decision has to be e made right. If burflict was there for us in the second then im with u.
Brendon - January 17, 2012 via mobile
how does he NOT fill a need?
you’re happy with Lilja as the long-term starter at LG?
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
This
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
you don't skip on DeCastro just because it's not your biggest need
Unless, of course, you want to wallow in terribleness like the Lions did last decade…
PVChiefsfan - January 17, 2012
First Things First
Re-sign Carr and Bowe first…then that will make the line possibilities endless.
GorillaChief - January 17, 2012
This
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
agreed
Pacific Chief - January 17, 2012
Still think the best solution is to
draft a lockdown LT with the first pick, move Albert to LG, and use FA to acquire a good RT. Do we know what RTs will be available in FA this year?
AhQueeNo - January 17, 2012
no good ones
Better off trying to get ben grubs or carl nicks hopefully take some pressure off alberts
Brendon - January 17, 2012 via mobile
It'd be nice, but there's no way that'll happen
Unless we take DeCastro, we’ll draft someone & let them sit behind Lilja for a year.
jmcgoblue - January 17, 2012
agreed
DeCastro is the only day-one starter for the interior OL that I can see happening.
I would be fine with one more year of Lilja, as long as the replacement was getting the Hudson/Asamoah treatment AND there’s a new RT
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
RT is what concerns me the most
I’m not sold on Martin, and I think the other guys who fit in the 1st will be long gone. We might have to settle for Datko in the 2nd or Adcock a bit later, and I’m not sure either one would be an immediate contributor. Of course, I’m still holding on to my fantasy that a full season + offseason will be enough to make Mims a significant upgrade to Richardson, but we’ll see…
jmcgoblue - January 17, 2012
yeah, Mims would be amazing
he’d instantly become a fan-favorite (not just an AP favorite) IF he can take over for BRich.
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
How abount Konz.
I could see Konz as am immediate starter and keeping Hudson at guard.
Helmets - January 17, 2012
Konz is good
SCKSChief - January 17, 2012
possible.
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
I'd say only Konz
if we traded back… but yes, I like him too… however at 11/12 DeCastro >> Konz…
however I’d rather have Konz at 11/12 than Adams
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
The problem is, you are trying to fix something that isn’t broken. Albert is not bad, he’s just not flashy.
Topchief1 - January 17, 2012
Albert's play...
Could get better and more consistent if the entire Oline is playing better. It takes the pressure off of one spot on the line. If we get consistenet play at all positions on the oline at the other 4 positions, I really think Albert would show how good he could be at LT. He is far better right now then anything we have and may even get.
LocoGonzo - January 17, 2012
Albert is not horrible,
But I think if we want to play in games like this week and in the superbowl we have to upgrade.
I think the elite pass rushers in the game will crunch him up like a beer can in the big games.
tenacious rdc - January 17, 2012
Pats' and Giants' starting LTs were 2nd and 5th rounders.
Brsrkr - January 17, 2012
Take best available player, then fill the needs. OT, RB, and depth rolls CB,DT,SS,WR,QB.
I would love to get QB in the first couple rounds, but I don’t see us trading up for one, and nothing to amazing after round 2. At the least we should draft a QB with every draft unless theres absolutely nothing there.
porkchop_sandwiches - January 17, 2012
LT,LT,LT...WHY DID WE LET Gaither go to SD where the first two weeks he was voted MVP by them?
know all genie - January 17, 2012
We have a good LT
Albert is not the problem, Albert is good
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
ask Haley, ask Pioli
why did we let Pollard go,.. got me they are both doing just fine IMHO
tomachop - January 17, 2012
Pollard has been pretty terrible in coverage, as always
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
Anyone see the SI draft?
Had KC looking for beef (to which I don’t object) but played the #7-is-their-franchise-QB-for-life-or-longer card (to which I heartily and vehemently object!).
Must have linemen. Must replace #7.
SCKSChief - January 17, 2012
Really?
Been looking at a list of potential FA Tackles and there are a few names on the list I’d take such as Levi Brown, but not sure if they are all LT only.
AhQueeNo - January 17, 2012
Brown isn't very good
at all
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
Do you have a name better than Barry Richardons then?
AhQueeNo - January 17, 2012
in FA?
nope
stagdsp - January 17, 2012
yeah
No, to Levi Brown, find someone in 3rd round better than Levi (for RT)… again, we don’t need a new LT
GracieKal - January 17, 2012
My Early Mock Draft 5 rounds
O-Line seams to be our biggest need but with Carr leaving in free Agency almost certin. This is how I would like to see KC draft this year.
1ST RD. Guard David Decatro- this guy just looks like a mean SOB DRAFT HIM !!
2ND RD.Corner Back Janoris Jenkins- A bit of a bad boy but so much skill could be a turnover machine.
3RD RD. Right Tackle Andrew Datko – he might not see the field in his first year but hard worker and would offer depth to the OL
4TH RD Running Back. Isaiah Pead- If pead is still here when we draft in the 4th this will be the best value in the draft pair him with Charles and lets rush for 3000 yards.
5TH RD. Inside Linebacker Jerry Franklin- In the 3-4 we need to draft line backers every year with our outside looking set lets get some young talet next to Johnson.
This is my first Mock and I have no Idea what I am talking about. Enjoy!!
K2HaL - January 17, 2012
For not knowing what you're talking about... I'm in agreement on the first three rounds.
Especially considering that even though we have the money… I doubt we’ll spend it to keep Carr. If we were going to do it, we’d have done it by now. Carr is going to test free agency and we might now know anything on him until AFTER the draft. We’ll draft his replacement and let him kick rocks at that point. Because that’s the kind of guy Pioli is. I MEAN SCOTT!
Falcon58 - January 17, 2012
You seem right to me
You sound like you know what you’re talking about. I agree completely…with the exception of Carr certainly leaving. Pioli would be certifiably insane to allow this tandem to be broken. CB’s of his quality just don’t come along often. The cap space is there. He likes being a tandem with Flowers, and the two of them have great chemistry. He will settle for anything close to a matching offer to stay in KC. Crennel is another secret here. The guys adore him. Carr is too smart to turn down the comfort of not moving, playing for Crennel, and being part of the best CB tandem in the game with Flowers.
Bilyous - January 17, 2012
man I hope not
Carr was a huge playmaker on the defense and deserves to be paid for what he’s done here. Having two shutdown corners is the reason we were able to beat Green Bay. Drafting another corner to replace him is risky at best, why not resign a guy that is a known commodity
tomachop - January 17, 2012
+1
Skrappy - January 17, 2012
I'd rather see us find a RT in Free Agency
I’m not sure which RTs across the league are free agents this year, but one can be certain that which ever ones are FAs are better, and more serviceable than Richardson. Why use such a high draft pick on a RT when that’s a position that is not that hard to fill with quality players. I’d rather see us either use the first round pick on game changing skill players that are rare talents than on a RT. No offense to the Oline, but there are just so many guys that are great on the Oline that come from mid-late round picks. How much would having the most bad ass RT change our offense versus one that does a decent job? Probably not a whole lot. I’d like to see us either move up the draft for a QB, or trade out of the first round all together. Most of our best players on the team now came in the later rounds anyway. ex – Charles, Flowers, Carr, Lewis, Breaston, McCluster, Houston, etc… We don’t really have any glaring holes on the team other than QB, Safety depth, and RT.
Nathan4288 - January 17, 2012
agree ...
i rather have a “READY NOW” OT from FA than a “HOPE YOURE READY SOON” draft pick ….
Chiefs619 - January 17, 2012
I'd rather get everyone we need that is really good in free agency for cheap
Then trade all of our picks up to get Luck.
Skrappy - January 17, 2012
I live in Iowa,
i hang out with hard core Hawkeye fans, and they will even tell you the Rieff kid had a sub par year. He was all big ten or something last year, and this year, meh, bad enough that i think he should stay for his senior year. The Gohlston kid from Michigan State, I would say is was an even draw. But Alexander from OU abused Rieff in the Independence Bowl. For a top 10 pick, I would have liked to seen him at least hang with Alexander but he didn’t. Alexander even had one of those – drive your blocker into the QB ,snatch them both and drag them to the ground sacks like Justin Smith had against Brees last weekend.
Of the games I watched, and it was quite a few, he wasn’t even the featured blocker, the gotta get one yard and first and ten every time guy. Its part of the reason Iowa didn’t make a run at the title this year, he didn’t develop like they hoped he would.
By no means do i post this as an agenda against drafting a tackle, I’m all for beefing up the front, but i’ll be pretty worried if they draft Rieff.
tenacious rdc - January 17, 2012
I think pioli will
sign best he can get at tackle to play the rightside in FA. Then draft DeCastro at LG. Oline is setfor awhile with younger players.But his 2nd pick better be the best NT out there
wolfpack0735 - January 17, 2012
David Mims is a surprise, still to most, but not for long.
These draft predictions are fun, and a waste of time. If the GM’s had the opportunity to draft a David Mims in this years NFL draft, he would go no lower than 3rd round. Nobody heard of Mims this time last year, and now the kid will be fighting for a starting job on a NFL team this fall (with OTA, with coaching and time). Wow, impressive start for Mims given his chances pre-draft, his UDFA signing and making the 53. At some point credit should be given, and more interest in the promise a 6’9" LT, blindside protecting, run block-a-chopping, mean on the field, long term fixture David Mims brings to the party. Relax Chief fans, David Mims is the real deal and will not let you down. Go Chiefs.
Big Daddy Booster - January 17, 2012
mims! yeah!
ezoo - January 18, 2012
I don't see anyone on the Chiefs roster with a brighter future than David Mims.
I really don’t see anyone on the Chiefs roster right now with a brighter future than David Mims. Big #70 has been primed by my Chiefs to lock down one of these weak tackle slots this season. Guys like Mims are special, and the Chiefs are smart to incorporate him into their plans slowly allowing Mims the best chance to succeed. David Mims will keep whoever ’s at QB upright and open up huge lanes in the running game. Good Luck Mims.
Go VUU, Go Chiefs
Big Daddy Booster - January 17, 2012
i guess people figure
that at some point, even scott pioli is smart enought to see what his team desperately needs, and will finally take one.
be cee - January 17, 2012
No eye exam needed on Mims
Wait and SEE. Mims will shine.
Big Daddy Booster - January 17, 2012
i think if trent richardson
Falls to Kc spot chiefs will trade the pick. I doubt pioli drafts ot with our pick. In any way.
Dead Believer - January 17, 2012 via mobile
Barry Richardson MUST GO
The title says it all. This guy is not only not good. He is stupid. He cost us at least one or two games just with his false starts, alone. He was also a highway to the QB against speed rushers. Even a middling old FA would be huge upgrade there. My question is whether BA can make a transition to RT. I seem to recall he had that ability. The best of all worlds would be if he could do that and get a top LT by trade of FA route. I simply am not smart enough to know if that is possible. A second choice would be to draft a really good RT. I agree with the comments about line chemistry. With better talent and ability across the line, Branden Albert could suddenly become one of the top LT’s in the game. The whole is definitely greater than the sum of the parts on the o-line.
Bilyous - January 17, 2012
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