Arrowhead Pride

I was lost and confused.

My only question is when he'll be moved to his natural position of SB Nation Network Administrator/IT guy.

severn58 - February 8, 2012 reply

wreck'd

before the ACTUAK SB Nation Network Administrator IT guy sees it and hits the “delete” button :-)

would be nice to have the spellcheck function available in this header section, though

seeing as how comments are not editable (hint to the ACTUAL SB Nation Network Administrator IT guy: please do something about that lack of spellcheck availability, would you please? thanks ever so much!)

Use Firefox's spell-check add-on

Joel Thorman - February 8, 2012 reply

it works in this header part? (here)

cool! I have spellcheck in this lower area …

Would be nice if the IT guy would fix the Rec bug while he's at it.

Kind of ridiculous how long that one has hung around.

I accidentally flagged your comment. Sorry

Touche

What to do about RT

If we go into the season with either O’Callahan or Richturdson resigned and starting then we should just write off the season. Richardson would be a better pass blocker if his hands and feet were tied together and he was laying on the ground, at least that way he could act as a speed bump instead of a swinging door.

I still think we draft tackle in the first round, guard in the second or third, and possibly either sign another or draft another depending on how they feel about Mims progress.

Fozzyboyd - February 8, 2012 reply

Good point about Mims.

The part of the equation that fans don’t have access to is the progress of the younger guys. Just because they were never activated or thrown into the starting lineup doesn’t mean they won’t be ready when next season starts. Don’t forget that Brian Waters was one of those guys when he started out. It worked out pretty good for him. I think if they feel Mims and/or Maneri are making good progress, the draft priority may go down a bit.

BinSC - February 8, 2012 reply

yar

at worst mims can get five holding penalties a game for much less $$ than richardsdung.

ExtraMetal - February 8, 2012 reply

True story

It’s tough to count on, because generally those guys don’t end up panning out. But it’s something to at least consider.

The same applies with Powe on defense.

And Stanzi on offense

For all those Stanzi homers out there…

Maneri making progress?

He needs to be locked in two places, for nine hours a day each: IHOP and the Chiefs’ training facility. If he had any meat on his bones or muscle on his frame, I think the move to tackle would be panning out a little more clearly.

Instead, he still looks like a damn blocking TE whenever he comes on the field. Of course, since that’s how we used him in ‘11, maybe that’s not all bad.

STILL. If we’re going to pay a kid to hang around, we need to put his skinny ass in a position to develop.

I'm OK with him as a #4 OT and #4 TE for short yardage

but, I don’t see him ever doing much more than that

Chief Willie Wildcat - February 8, 2012 reply

It's nice to be able to comment again

I don’t care what they do at RT as long as it’s addressed through free agency or the draft. B-Rich must be a backup next season. Hopefully the move they make will allow Albert to stay at LT.

@#12

Chiefs draft Mike Adams. Re-sign Richardson (backup RT) short term & Albert long term. Allow Adams ceiling to dictate whether Albert remains on the left

KansasCityShuffle - February 8, 2012 reply

...or moves into the slot.

Guy’s going to make Welker look like Doug Baldwin, and Doug Baldwin look like Samie Parker.

KansasCityShuffle - February 8, 2012 reply

You're a slot

Don't threaten me with a good time

how about not messing with our left tackle

it seems to be about the only think on that line that works

Buck'O - February 8, 2012 reply

I've read

we can trade down and still get Adams. Isn’t he the 4th best tackle available?

I'd like to see Richardson resigned if the price is right.

I don’t want to see Richardson starting though. I think he could play any spot on the line except center which will allow us some flexibility.

Helmets - February 8, 2012 reply

Good point.

I’d like to see Richardson at guard durring the preseason. He may very well be a beast on the inside. He is quick enough to be a pulling guard on running plays, and his size – coupled with his experience at tackle – would be an advantage. I still think they need to look at guard in FA or the draft (or maybe center, if they move Hudson to guard).

David Winton - February 8, 2012 reply

If we go to more of a man/zone combo scheme, or an "angle" scheme, I think B-Rich would be an awesome guard.

If we stay in the zone, he’s a little too tall for the position—I dunno if he’ll be able to get low enough to execute some of the movement blocks.

There’s a couple of guys built like B-Rich who have made it work, lately, though (Snyder in SF, Gallery in Seattle) so we’ll see.

Off topic

I have been having problems with AP all morning getting the “503 error” screen. Is that a picture of Jackie Chan?

All of SBN was down.

Or more specifically, the Verge network.

and we were on the Verge of tears about it

Verge?

I was way past that.

I had

a minor freak out.

Fidelis86 - February 8, 2012 reply

That is, indeed, Jackie Chan.

MtHammer - February 8, 2012 reply

Don't stop at Carr and Bowe

I think they would be smart to lock up Albert longterm too with his contract up next year. He’s consistently got better and better and debateably, based on stats, got snubbed at the Pro Bowl this year and we may not get so lucky next. Learn from your mistake with Carr and lock this guy up before he gets really expensive.

I agree

Don’t make the mistake of waiting until a guy…

A) Has a career year, and

B) Is about to hit the open market.

Arguably the first has happened with Albert already. The best way to save money is to get him locked up now.

Give Richardson a shot at Guard if he'll take it

Wait and See - February 8, 2012 reply

Why?

Asamoah isn’t moving, and Lilja is still a lot better at LG than Barry was at RT. Richardson should be on his way to being either a back up or looking for a new team.

Lilja what?

Back in ’10, Lilja was a beast. I think age and maybe some hidden injuries got to him last year, because his play was not nearly as solid.

And what happens if we lessen the amount of zone we use? Or switch to a man scheme?

Keep him as depth, let him compete against anyone else we bring in, etc…but I wouldn’t hand Ryan Lilja a starting job just yet.

Maybe Lilja suffered from declining center play?

Lilja is still relatively young. I find it hard to believe he went from a beast in 2010 to not even being a viable starting option in under a year’s time. I wouldn’t give up on him yet, but we should definitely focus on getting a replacement to develop behind him, just in case.

We did move him from RG to LG this year

That means DT will kill the QB

like that guy did in GB in the preseason

Do we draft a RT with the 11 pick in the draft.

If we draft Reilly or Martin in the first rd, do we switch Albert to the RT or make Reilly or Martin the RT. I would rather them trade down several times and pick up ILB Hightower, or guard Glenn, or center Konz. Then draft RT Adams or Sanders in the second round.

Mustang fever - February 8, 2012 reply

Albert isn't moving.

It’s amazing that we’re now going on 4 years… and every year this comes up… and every year it doesn’t happen.

what if LT really IS his Natural Position?

AP might explode or dissolve or something

Maybe it's just because he's an all around good lineman?

Yeah, he can play LT or G. Whoopee. But he’s not the problem on the OL. Don’t fix what ain’t broke. Address RT directly, not via LT.

exactly

That makes too much sense to work

Your ideas are intriguing to me

and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

agreed

aFan4Life - February 8, 2012 reply

Yes.

Rec

Natural position of LT? WHAT?!?

Huh

AP might explode or dissolve or something

So that’s what happened earlier!

TheScootness - February 8, 2012 reply

Explode?

trentchiefsfan - February 8, 2012 reply

Or, we could grab a couple of OL through the FA,

And trade up to draft RG3… I’d be ok with that.

that'd be awesom

I heard RGIII was so good he didn't need olinemen.

That must be why the Rams are looking for

3 1st rounders and then sum.

And someone will be dumb enough to do it.

We can only hope its the Raiders or Donkeys.

Psh, like the Raiders have any first round picks left in the next decade.

And Denver is still drinking "Gator"ade

Did they say that's what they want?

Or are we just speculating?

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/323271-price-for-st-louis-pick-and-who-might-pay-it

I dont speculate but just a rumor

CNNSI Truth and rumors

07:58 AM ET 02.08 |
A question worth revisiting is who won the Giants-Chargers trade that sent Eli Manning to New York? Unless there is a major surprise, Andrew Luck will be selected with the first overall pick. The St. Louis Rams have the second pick and coach Jeff Fisher recently said his team is open to trading the pick to the highest bidder. That pick can be used to select [Robert Griffin III]. So what would it cost the Dolphins to rise from No. 8 or No. 9, depending on a coin toss, to No. 2? A lot. It will take at least two first round picks and probably closer to three first round picks. And it might actually take this years No. 1, next year’s No. 1, the 2014 No. 1 and possibly something else like a third or fifth rounder thrown in there.

The Miami Herald

Not a rumor.

That’s someone else’s speculation.

yea you're right

i am using someone else’s speculation.

that's why the Rams won't find a trade partner

and the Vikings are the one’s to deal with

I have been sayin that and i hope it happens that way

Yep.

The Jets traded far less (like a 1st, 3 mediocre players and a later round pick) to move 12 spots to the 4th pick and get Sanchez. 3 firsts is ridiculous.

I figure they are gonna bank on the fact that

the salary is cheaper and some team is gonna get drunk on RG3. I say two 1sts and a starter is where the floor is.

Could happen.

What with the way the new CBA worked out rookie contracts. But it might not. We’ll see.

For the record i would trade up for RG3

i hope they ask for to much and nobody bites. then Minny is on the clock and at least we have a trade relationship with them and could work out a deal.

Dreams

I have a feeling it's going to happen.

It’s a long sot, I know, but the Chiefs have already said they are going to “aggressively upgrade the QB position”, and they are on the coat tails of a bad public image right now. An aggressive move to acquire RG3 would cure a lot of ills.

I am probably one of the few that won’t be surprised if they make a strong play to get him. This off season has huge implications for the Chiefs future. They’re definitely at a “fork in the road” moment.

Strictly my opinion

If Pioli meets RG3 he is gonna love him. but i think we have a better shot trading with minny that STL because they need so much help in STL and Fisher wants to rebuild it his way and is gonna want more picks. I at least want us to try 2 1’s is not alot really it is only 1 since you are swapping.

If we somehow move up and land RG3

I’ll be absolutely giddy.

Seriously, I’ll giggle like a little girl for weeks.

Me too my friend,

me too.

High picks are worth more now.

So you can’t directly compare the Sanchez situation. RG3 is probably more coveted than Sanchez was too.

That said, I don’t see anyone spending three firsts on him either.

its all posturing start high and hope you get 2 1's

That was a Miami writer speculating.

Not Fisher setting a starting price.

yea but i have read other writers say similar

2 1’s. because the salaries make it easier to trade and teams can offer more without the financial bind.

so what would be a good price for KC to offer before it is too much?

2 firsts, Glenn Dorsey, and a 2nd?

i would do that

if that 2nd is a 3rd jog to the podium.

*i know this will never happen unless Pioli falls in love with him at the combine or something.

Yeah.

Also, a 1st, a 3rd/4th and Bowe would be acceptable.

yea i just wouldnt want to give a second unless we get the Oline done in FA

Agreed.

Very good call

That could well work too

I’d MUCH rather keep Bowe than lose him, but if he’s asking for Fitz money…

Yeah if he demands Fitz money

We line up Baldwin, Breaston and draft another guy or hit up free agency – and hope that Baldwin has #1 WR skills. (I think he can, for the record).

But I’d waaaay rather have all three killer B’s on board.

Me too

Bowe’s a great, great receiver. He can produce despite lousy QBs.

Not many other receivers can say that. That said, no receiver is worth Fitz money, and QB >>>>> WR in level of importance.

Hopefully we can trade him if that is the case and get something in return

then just draft another rook and sign a stop gap like Braylon or B.Lloyd (to keep the B’s) or some other WR. If you are getting RG3 having him grow with the WR wont be as bad like what Dalton and AJ Green got going in CIN.

We wouldn't need to draft a WR

Just sign one of the many in FA.

When you’ve got a good QB (which I think RG3 will be), your WRs matter much, much less.

Agreed

There’s about 20 guys in FA that are decent WR…about 7 or 8 of those are WR1 guys….

I would pay that for Luck

Not Griffen though

Well we do have Mims

How many O-linemen do you need? Greedy bastard

trentchiefsfan - February 8, 2012 reply

CHOOSE! CHOOSE THE FORM OF THE DESTRUCTOR!!!!!!!!

Brsrkr - February 8, 2012 reply

Did some people NOT read the post above about albert doing so good?

in 4 years he has had 2 really good years, and coming off a really good year now, thats a good sign if you ask me.

leave him at LT the guy is not moving no matter what unless he is no longer on the team. its a broken record at this point and I think its time to come to realize the guy is legit.

He will never be willie roaf I think thats why people are so down on him cause they always compare what willie was able to do, there is no willie roaf in the whole league at this point though either.

kc-twitch - February 8, 2012 reply

Albert stays, AND it shouldn't even be in discussion to move him.

Dude gave up 5 sacks last year. Not too shabby. But he’s also a monster run blocker. He’s one of our best O Linemen.

B Rich, on the other hand needs demoted to backup or cut. Gotta upgrade the RT position. And, IMO, it should be done via free agency.

who in FA is really better?

I don’t see anyone

There is none but saying "It should be done via free agency" is just too easy to say.

Peyton Manning!

I like the idea of Pioli betting 400000$ on him coming to KC

And then paying him 20$ next season to make sure it happens.

?You know that's the wrong side for the $ right

Brad-KC - February 8, 2012 reply

It would suck for him if Manning said no, though.

Totally. There are no good OTs hitting FA...

Demetrius Bell
Kareem McKenzie
Brandon Keith

Plus another 27 that are going freely to FA, not counting Richardson and O’Callaghan.

Actually looking into who’s available is a lot harder than just saying “there is none”, I know.

There’s no one in free agency that’s better value then drafting a midround guy and developing him and maybe hitting paydirt.

I'm talking about 2012.

What evidence has Pioli given you that makes you think a mid round rookie lineman will replace Richardson this upcoming year? You want to draft a mid round lineman? Fine. I agree. Keep developing the OL. But what are we going to do about the upcoming year? Look to Lilja and Weigmann as examples…

Because he's already stated that the oline is an issue that needs to be addressed?

And Pioli isn’t one to specifically label things like that. There’s no reason a 3rd or 4th round guy can’t step up and be an immediate upgrade over Richardson. And what I’m inferring is there is alot more value in doing that then there is signing a FA who would be a marginal upgrade or a huge question mark at your position of need.

Ok.

I’m pretty sure he’s known or stated that the OL needs addressed every year. My question again, is what have you seen from how he handles OL upgrades to really make you think that a rookie mid round lineman will be his plan over a FA?

I’m NOT arguing that he shouldn’t continue to draft and develop linemen. That has nothing to do with what I’m talking about.

my point was

I’ve looked at the list, and I’m not convinced those guys are viable options that would be clear upgrades

stagdsp - February 8, 2012 via mobile reply

Really?

You don’t think out of 29 OTs about to hit Free Agency, with no restrictions, there isn’t a clear upgrade over Richardson? Ok then.

Why would we want just another replacement though?

All the guys you’re listing are marginal upgrades and all he’s saying is that he’s not convinced by them.

right

I don’t see the point in swapping Richardson out for another guy that we’ll hope gets replaced soon.

I’d draft a RT early. period.

Nuff said?

Seems like marginal upgrade is the fad around here, what with a lot of people clamoring for Orton over Cassel.

Marginal upgrade is better than no upgrade.

But a huge upgrade is preferable to both of those.

If huge upgrade ends up not being an option, at least marginal upgrade is a step in the right direction until we can make a bigger upgrade.

Agreed, and I was mostly joking... mostly.

Seriously though,

If that’s how Stag feels, I’m not going to change his mind. I’ve agreed with Stag on several different things in the past, and respect his opinion. My opinion however, is that Richardson is about as good at blocking as a sack of potatoes. IMO, any player that has reasonable experience and ability would be an improvement. I see Bell and McKenzie as considerable upgrades.

Of the list mentioned above (which is not exhaustive, I know)

…only McKenzie is an upgrade. And he’s getting up there in years.

Sounds like he's right up Pioli's alley then:

only McKenzie is an upgrade. And he’s getting up there in years.

Sign him to a 1-2 year deal, draft and develop his replacement, similar to Weigmann.

Marcus McNeil is rumored to be getting cut after a neck injury and Gaither's good performance.

Jonathan Hake - February 8, 2012 reply

I'd rather have Gaither

but then, so would SD

I wouldn't rather have Gaither.

I think he is too proud or didn’t want to play RT and that’s why he didn’t start. He mailed it in until he thought he could get a shot at LT again. RT’s make far less money and he knows it.

Jonathan Hake - February 8, 2012 reply

your opinion

which is fine.

but, I didn’t see anything from Gaither that indicated any truth in your statement

we’ll never know, though

He never got a chance to learn the playbook

because Muir kept falling asleep during film study when the lights went dark.

See wild speculation can be fun just embrace it.

Well you either have to believe that

1. He didn’t want to play RT and therefore didn’t try.
2. He wasn’t better than B Rich at RT and therefore didn’t play.
3. Haley didn’t play him on purpose even though he was an upgrade.

Jonathan Hake - February 8, 2012 reply

think thats one of the things haley got fired for?

cutting gaither and pioli seeing what he did in san diego after cut, he did alot of stupid stuff like that cough cough pollard, alot of poeple dont like him but we could have got something for him.

kc-twitch - February 8, 2012 reply

Or from another angle

There’s no one in free agency that’s better value then drafting a midround guy and developing him and maybe hitting paydirt.

I hear

JaMarcus Russell is available.

Zif - February 8, 2012 reply

Well we could use a 2 gap NT

Demetrius Bell

Kareem McKenzie
Brandon Keith

Those are the main 3 I’d be happy with.

Bell is the exact opposite of BRich

Good pass defender and not very good in the run game. He’s also a LT and may not convert to the other side. McKenzie I don’t mind but he’s not getting any young and like BRich had issues in pass defense.

First off, all 3 of them would be an upgrade over Richardson, IMO.

Second, I don’t put much stock in LT/RT differences. If nothing else, moving to the RT position would be easier for the lineman, since they’re not tasked with the opposing teams best pass rusher most of the time.

This isn't Madden and the difference between the two spots is very real.

Look at Gaither for example. Among other issues surrounding him, when he did get the opportunity he looked terrible on the right side but played pretty well on the left with San Diego. The footwork is different, the type of player is different and the responsibilities are different.

Yeah, Gaither's one snap that he played was pretty damning evidence.

One snap at right tackle?

You better go back and re-watch the games.

Ok, I will. Can yopu remind me which games he played in?

No?

yeah

I didn’t see him ever in the game at RT

he came in for a few snaps as the “extra Tackle Eligible”
and a couple of snaps in relief of BA

that’s it

he was never given a chance here

Keith blows. Hard. He pass protects like a '77 Olds 88 (i.e., he doesn't because he canNOT move efficiently)

Bell….MAYBE. He’s been powerfully underwhelming with the Bills. A new scene and a new position MIGHT be good for him.

McKenzie I like too, but he was drafted by the Al Groh regime with the Jets. Yep, in like 2000 or 2001. He’s got a mile or two on the tires and might not be able to play at a high level for another year.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2012/fa/ol.html

Here's a list:

I like Albert...

but I suspise (meaning to make stuff up with little to no knowledge…really) that he has played poorely in the past at times due to injury…ie, bad ankles. I wouldn’t be against bringing in some competition for him just for that reason. Worst case, he moves to G/rt, and we crush teams up front.

12t - February 8, 2012 reply

I would like to get competition after we get starters in place

5 guys who wont get whatever QB killed then bring in talent to challenge them.

No reason...

we can’t do it all in one year.

12t - February 8, 2012 reply

Stop trying to give me too much hope

Next you will tell me we can get a QBOTF this year too.

ok...

might be one reason…but it’s not qbotf…we could take Weadon on the cheap and be good for 7-8 years…maybe.

12t - February 8, 2012 reply

just messin

i dont think it is far fetched to make a splash and sew up the oline in FA then get depth/competition in the draft but that has not been the track record so far it is build through the draft then patch holes with FA.

I think Richardson should be resigned as a backup. I wouldn't mind seeing him get a shot at G. His run blocking is good and G has less space to cover for Pass Pro.

I dont think they will take a T in the 1st round, because I think Martin and Reiff will both be gone before we pick. There is some nice options in the 2nd and 3rd round. I like Z. Sanders and Bobbie Massie in those rounds.

BigRatt - February 8, 2012 reply

I would really like to wait on Ricky Wagner next year from Wisconsin.

I thought he might come out this year and what a beast this guy is.

BigRatt - February 8, 2012 reply

Would we need a top ten pick to get him, though?

Brsrkr - February 8, 2012 reply

We really need to fix the interior line.

Weigmann was terrible and hopefully Hudson will make a difference but I’m not sold on Lilja either. Never thought I’d say this but at this point, I think upgrading the interior is more important than replacing Richardson.

Chiefs447 - February 8, 2012 reply

OT

Albert is solid… he, Hudson, Asamaoh are a fantastic young core to build upon.

Richardson would be a great backup/swing OT

Mims is the wildcard… they MUST have seen something in him to promote/keep him over Gaither… it’d be a HUGE boost to this team if Mims were somehow ready to take over at RT in 2012. I’m not banking on it, but it would be nice.
Albert*DeCastro*Hudson*Asamoah*Mims ? :)

I would draft a guy in the first 2 rounds, just to be sure the position is locked down… unless Mims is ready, then a G and TE would be awesome.

The lack of Mims jokes almost made me forget he was on the team

Big Daddy Booster - February 8, 2012 reply

David Mims will be the answer at either LT or RT

All jokes aside, David Mims is the answer to these tackle questions. Chief Nation, take a leap of faith with Mims, he will be a star in the NFL, he only needed coaching and time, and last season afforded Mims both. Go Chiefs

While I'm not big on giving "The Offensive Lineman who shall not be named" any unnecessary publicity

I’ll say I’m a little intrigued to see where he stands come OTA’s.

severn58 - February 8, 2012 reply

Makes two of us. He's athlete enough for the zone scheme but he's big enough for a man or "angle" system too.

But…let’s see if he learned any technique this year.

Mims stands wherever Mims chooses...

(Sorry, had to be done…)

Draft guard DeCastro or Glenn in the first rd.

Then ROT like Sanders in the second rd. We can use free agency to get a RB, TE, and ILB.

Mustang fever - February 8, 2012 reply

You could replace Richardson with Roaf in his prime and all you'd be doing...

is giving the QB more time to throw a bounce pass

HIV 2 Elway - February 8, 2012 reply

No such thing as too much beef

ArrowDread - February 8, 2012 reply

Can Martin play RT? Even though he was Stanford's LT?

Richardson was the WORST RT in the league. He NEEDS to be replaced, there isn’t really a bigger hole than that right now. If KC goes out and fills in the other positions in FA, like TE, NT, ILB. Than getting an OT is #1 priority in the draft.

I would like to have DeCastro, but can he play RT? I know Lilja is depleting, but drafting say Rieff or Martin for RT and going out and getting Nicks or Grubbs would be huge for the line.

Albert/Nick-Grubbs/Hudson/Asamoah/Martin-Reiff

Mitul V. Patel - February 8, 2012 reply

RT should be the #1 priority, regardless

DeCastro is the man, and NO, he shouldn’t be asked to play RT…

that being said, there’s a chance you could take him in the 1st, and come right back for a Sanders-type-guy in the 2nd to play RT

Ding Ding

now that’s a good idea and then what after a TE,LB,DT or RB in the 3rd and after

kcchiefs2782 - February 8, 2012 via Android app reply

Why shouldn't he be asked to play RT?

He has the feet to play OT.

Crown Chief - February 8, 2012 reply

i say: dont mess w a good thing

stagdsp - February 8, 2012 via mobile reply

Is there still issues with the site?

Seems like “reply” on fanshots isn’t working.

Chief Fan from DFW - February 8, 2012 reply

Does anybody else find it funny

that everybody mocks a tackle to the Chiefs first round every year since Albert was taken. I think we can hold off to the second and hopefully snag Zebrie Sanders

SayHeyWerd - February 8, 2012 reply

Decastro is fine for our 1st rd not a RT

I don’t see other then M.Adams someone worth a 1st rd pick even Adams I’d say a late 1st but early 2nd so I hope Scott addresses most of the OL in FA and maybe a NT the other positions can be taken in the draft

kcchiefs2782 - February 8, 2012 via Android app reply

Might Make Sense To Trade Down

Pioli is not going to cut Cassel so Pioli must revamp the offensive line. I concur that Albert can play LT for another 2 seasons. The Chiefs can draft a quality RT in the second round so if a top defensive lineman or corner back falls to the 11th pick , the Chiefs should consider taking advantage of the extra positional value & trade down 8 to 10 spots & hope that they can draft 2 players with less positional value (OG DeCastro, ILB Kuechly RT Adams or NT Poe) & still have their 2nd round to draft a RT. The extra pick can be used to draft a RB or TE. I would also draft Trent Richardson if he falls to the 11th pick in the 1st round. You can never have too many franchise running backs. Of course this assumes that Clark Hunt will resign Brandon Carr

ya I like that

I wouldn’t mind do that I like all of those guys you mentioned they all could help our team and also think its better to look at a RT in the 2nd rd

kcchiefs2782 - February 8, 2012 via Android app reply

I think we should

Draft an OT.
Go after Nicks in FA
if we don’t get him
Move B.Rich to guard.

The guys is still just 25 years old…6’6 319lbs of human.

Brad-KC - February 8, 2012 reply

I still do not like drafting a RT with the 11 or 12 pick.

A very good RT can be taken in the second rd. If Hudson is the answer to Center, then draft a guard DeCastro or Glenn with the first pick. If they think Hudson is the answer at guard, then trade down and get a center. If they are able to fill one of these spots via free agency then grab a TE in the second rd that can actually play 16 games a year.

Mustang fever - February 8, 2012 reply

So you can't find guards in the 2nd round?

I honestly think the Chiefs will upgrade one of the positions through free agency (my hope being Carl Nicks) and the other in the draft. I think Reiff has the best all around potential of the three Ts in our draft position (with Martin and Adams) and would be a great addition at RT.

xg311 - February 8, 2012 reply

10-12 quality TE's in Free Agency

Rather have one with NFL experience than one without…

true

getting a TE in FA would only increase the odds of drafting O Linemen early

If you draft for a starting RT it has to be in the first round.

I just don’t think you can find a starter outside the first round. I’m not saying you can’t, it’s just that the likelihood drops dramatically outside the first round. IMO RT is a position the Chief’s have to address in 2012. BRich is just not getting the job done. It’d be great if they’ve already got the solution in Mims or Gaither but FA doesn’t look like the long term solution the Chief’s need. I have no problem dropping the hammer on a RT in the first round. If the talent is there we need to move. Personally, I like the kid from Iowa Riley Reiff. I think he’s the typical Hawkeye .. not real sexy but you plug him in and forget about the right side.

RatsoReily - February 8, 2012 reply

Anybody read The Blind Side?

It turns only half the book was about Leanne Tuohy. Michael Lewis makes a strong case for the LT being nearly as vital as the QB. I think Albert should ultimately move to RT.

Rev. Slappy - February 8, 2012 reply

Why?

I bet the Offensive Line coach we hire will have a huge say on who plays where and does what next year.

DaBoll slams a Red Bull and gets busy :)

DaBoll slams a Red Bull and gets busy :)