Comments on: The Golden Rule Of The NFL Draft & How The Chiefs Might Violate It http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/ A Kansas City Chiefs blog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:36:53 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: chuckp http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-13011 chuckp Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:50:02 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-13011 How about this for a "novel idea", since we all know by now that the Chiefs are cheapskates when it comes to money, why don't we just keep trading down thru out the draft and if we just keep "trading down" eventually we will have every pick in the 7th round!!!!!!!! That way Carl and Clark won't have to spend much money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about this for a “novel idea”, since we all know by now that the Chiefs are cheapskates when it comes to money, why don’t we just keep trading down thru out the draft and if we just keep “trading down” eventually we will have every pick in the 7th round!!!!!!!! That way Carl and Clark won’t have to spend much money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Krans http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-13010 Krans Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:09:17 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-13010 To respond, i understand the knocks on Brennan I've just had a lot of experience watching the kid and also interviewing him back when i did sports writing. Brennan has the heart of a lion and hes a fierce competitor those that think he cant be a leader i seriously doubt have watched more than 1 of his games or have talked to him About the other Heismans i understand that, its just a college award. I never thought Eric Crouch or Jason White would have any shot in the NFL no one really did. As far as stats i just wanted to point out his QB efficiency ranking which means more than yrds, tds and interceptions alone. Hes a longshot at this point, but as i said i think he is well worth the risk as a 4th or later round pick theres no doubt in my mind about that. To respond, i understand the knocks on Brennan

I’ve just had a lot of experience watching the kid and also interviewing him back when i did sports writing. Brennan has the heart of a lion and hes a fierce competitor those that think he cant be a leader i seriously doubt have watched more than 1 of his games or have talked to him

About the other Heismans i understand that, its just a college award. I never thought Eric Crouch or Jason White would have any shot in the NFL no one really did. As far as stats i just wanted to point out his QB efficiency ranking which means more than yrds, tds and interceptions alone.

Hes a longshot at this point, but as i said i think he is well worth the risk as a 4th or later round pick theres no doubt in my mind about that.

]]> By: Crane http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-13009 Crane Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:58:55 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-13009 When I lived in Oregon I got my fill of Dennis Dixon. He is fragile, he's quick and fast but he goes down easy. He'd be a good slot WR maybe. He's a Kordell Stewart type with less size. Also, he has a speech impediment that would drive KC fans nuts. If you think LJ is a little "afflicted" you ought to hear Dennis talk. When I lived in Oregon I got my fill of Dennis Dixon. He is fragile, he’s quick and fast but he goes down easy. He’d be a good slot WR maybe. He’s a Kordell Stewart type with less size. Also, he has a speech impediment that would drive KC fans nuts. If you think LJ is a little “afflicted” you ought to hear Dennis talk.

]]> By: Zach http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-13008 Zach Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:37:26 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-13008 Again Heismanns aren't usually the best NFL QBS. Jason White, Eric Crouch. I like Dixon but I think that he might be better at another position. Also: Threw more interceptions (14) than touchdowns (12) in 2006. OUCH! Again Heismanns aren’t usually the best NFL QBS. Jason White, Eric Crouch. I like Dixon but I think that he might be better at another position.

Also:

Threw more interceptions (14) than touchdowns (12) in 2006.

OUCH!

]]> By: Double D http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-13007 Double D Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:26:02 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-13007 Krans, The biggest knock on Brennan is his lack of gravitas. He looks like a 16 year old out there - many feel that he doesn't have what it takes to command the respect of an NFL huddle much less opposing defenses. The other negatives you mention are true as well. As far as late round QBs go, I would rather take my chances on Dennis Dixon. Before his injury, he was projected among the top Heismann candidates. Check out some of his practice and rehab videos at DennisDixon10.com. Dixon also has potential as a NFL WR. I like 2fers. Krans,

The biggest knock on Brennan is his lack of gravitas. He looks like a 16 year old out there – many feel that he doesn’t have what it takes to command the respect of an NFL huddle much less opposing defenses.

The other negatives you mention are true as well.

As far as late round QBs go, I would rather take my chances on Dennis Dixon. Before his injury, he was projected among the top Heismann candidates. Check out some of his practice and rehab videos at DennisDixon10.com. Dixon also has potential as a NFL WR. I like 2fers.

]]> By: Zach http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-13006 Zach Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:56:32 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-13006 His stock has plummeted because of a hip injury and not many people feel he has what it takes to make it in the League. Also success in college doesn't really mean that he will be anything. Look at Jason White (OU), any Texas-Tech QB, the Tedford QBs, etc... Also to some who mentioned Woodson earlier, the guy takes longer to get rid of the football than Leftwich. Who wants to see that especially with our OL? and you should start getting to know Joe Flacco (I love him)! His stock has plummeted because of a hip injury and not many people feel he has what it takes to make it in the League.

Also success in college doesn’t really mean that he will be anything. Look at Jason White (OU), any Texas-Tech QB, the Tedford QBs, etc…

Also to some who mentioned Woodson earlier, the guy takes longer to get rid of the football than Leftwich. Who wants to see that especially with our OL?

and you should start getting to know Joe Flacco (I love him)!

]]> By: Krans http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-12974 Krans Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:06:13 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-12974 Good call Larry on Samson, watching him play basically all his career i liked his chances in the NFL a lot and obviously the dolphins did too. Now a lot of players out of Hawaii are just going to get free agent shots and most wont make it obviously. DoubleD, its fine to doubt Brennan everybody does right now but just think about it 1)Proven Winner: Everyone talks about this with Ryan but look at what Brennan did at Hawaii, bringing Hawaii to the BCS much more significant than what Ryan did at BC. 2)Most Accurate QB: Won the accuracy competition, statistically one of the most accurate in the draft 3)System? Yes his stats are inflated from the system, but every program has a system he shouldnt be punished for playing in a good one. Plus look at the QB efficiency ratings (Junior year) Now there are issues with him 1) His throwing motion, yea its awkward and he might need to adjust it but it hasnt been a problem thus far 2) End of the year performance against Georgia, first of all he had no protection at all, think chiefs line against Giants pass rush and basically thats what it was. There was a lot that went in to what transpired during this game that people dont know about but Georgia was a clearly better team that day 3) Health this is the biggest concern, and having predraft surgery isnt going to help him HAVING SAID THAT Compared to the other QBs in this draft (i don't know much about Flacco) Brennan has a solid shot of becoming one of the best out of the draft. Hes a legit 1st rounder whose stock plummetted basically because of one game. How would you say taking this guy in the 4th or 5th isnt a good pick? Like i said earlier he doesnt fit the chiefs but some team who takes the time with him will get a gem, you dont have to agree doubleD but ill be interested to see how things play out Good call Larry on Samson, watching him play basically all his career i liked his chances in the NFL a lot and obviously the dolphins did too.

Now a lot of players out of Hawaii are just going to get free agent shots and most wont make it obviously.

DoubleD, its fine to doubt Brennan everybody does right now but just think about it

1)Proven Winner: Everyone talks about this with Ryan but look at what Brennan did at Hawaii, bringing Hawaii to the BCS much more significant than what Ryan did at BC.
2)Most Accurate QB: Won the accuracy competition, statistically one of the most accurate in the draft
3)System? Yes his stats are inflated from the system, but every program has a system he shouldnt be punished for playing in a good one. Plus look at the QB efficiency ratings (Junior year)

Now there are issues with him
1) His throwing motion, yea its awkward and he might need to adjust it but it hasnt been a problem thus far
2) End of the year performance against Georgia, first of all he had no protection at all, think chiefs line against Giants pass rush and basically thats what it was. There was a lot that went in to what transpired during this game that people dont know about but Georgia was a clearly better team that day
3) Health this is the biggest concern, and having predraft surgery isnt going to help him

HAVING SAID THAT

Compared to the other QBs in this draft (i don’t know much about Flacco) Brennan has a solid shot of becoming one of the best out of the draft. Hes a legit 1st rounder whose stock plummetted basically because of one game. How would you say taking this guy in the 4th or 5th isnt a good pick? Like i said earlier he doesnt fit the chiefs but some team who takes the time with him will get a gem, you dont have to agree doubleD but ill be interested to see how things play out

]]> By: Crane http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-12975 Crane Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:48:03 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-12975 Anyone else see that Steve McNair retired today? I had no idea, but it strengthens the possibility of a trade with the Ravens if they want Ryan. Anyone else see that Steve McNair retired today? I had no idea, but it strengthens the possibility of a trade with the Ravens if they want Ryan.

]]> By: r8rh8r http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-12998 r8rh8r Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:44:31 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-12998 Croyle would rate 6th or 7th on that list of QB's. Of the group, I think Henne and Woodson are the best NFL prospects. They can be had on the cheap. If I were KC, I'd wait until the 3rd or 4th round to grab a QB. Croyle will get you through another year. You aren't going to win the AFC this year if you draft Joe Montana. Croyle would rate 6th or 7th on that list of QB’s. Of the group, I think Henne and Woodson are the best NFL prospects. They can be had on the cheap. If I were KC, I’d wait until the 3rd or 4th round to grab a QB. Croyle will get you through another year. You aren’t going to win the AFC this year if you draft Joe Montana.

]]> By: r8rh8r http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-12997 r8rh8r Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:42:25 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/16/the-golden-rule-of-the-nfl-draft-how-the-chiefs-might-violate-it/#comment-12997 I'm surprised this blog has had no mention of the Jared Allen situation. Not to hijack this thread, but I think letting a player of his caliber walk is insane. True, he's a UFA next season, but you'd think the Chiefs would lock him up long term this year. I guess money is just that tight in KC right now. Where's it all getting spent? There isn't a lot of talent on this team to begin with. Allen could play at a high level for another 7 years. I doubt you could draft his equivalent in 1 out of a 100 tries. I don't get the Cheif's strategy here. Good luck. I’m surprised this blog has had no mention of the Jared Allen situation. Not to hijack this thread, but I think letting a player of his caliber walk is insane.

True, he’s a UFA next season, but you’d think the Chiefs would lock him up long term this year. I guess money is just that tight in KC right now. Where’s it all getting spent? There isn’t a lot of talent on this team to begin with.

Allen could play at a high level for another 7 years. I doubt you could draft his equivalent in 1 out of a 100 tries. I don’t get the Cheif’s strategy here.

Good luck.

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