Throughout his pre-draft media session on Friday afternoon, Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli made it clear that the draft is both unpredictable and that the Chiefs are all about building a team, not solely collecting talent. The two have to go have to go hand-in-hand, which is exactly why Pioli isn’t ruling out any scenario at number five. “In terms of trades, we are open for business,†Pioli stated matter of fact. “The important thing to remember about trades is that may have all the desire in the world to trade up or back, but if you don’t have a trade partner it doesn’t matter. From a preparation standpoint, you have to be ready for something that may or may not happen.†“If we move away, how far back can we go and still potentially get the player,†Pioli continued to ask hypothetically. “Or what players do we think will be available if we move back a certain distance to where we are still improving the football team at the level we want to improve it and what is the value in collecting additional picks that will help us get more?†Source: KCChiefs.com
I've been saying all offseason they're going OT nomatter what in the first. It makes a lot of sense to trade down with the Browns to get a third rounder and still get Trent Williams, and allow Cleveland to draft Berry worry-free.
I'm going to flip out if they take a tackle or any offensive player at all. They had the 30th ranked defense last year. The first 3 picks need to be 3 defensive starters.
Can't control the ball with Cassel on his butt though, and OT is far less deep than any defensive position this year. Chiefs should go OT, S, and..CB? I don't know all their needs
The offensive line played much, much better the second half of the season. I think they only averaged giving up 1 sack per game over the last 8 games. Signing Lilja and Wiegman in free agency effectively patched up this line. The Chiefs defense is terrible up the middle...no NT, below average MLB's, and nothing at all at either safety position. The first 3 picks should be in those areas.
