The Fab Five: The Saturday Wishlist
In honor of probably my favorite college basketball squad to ever hit the hardwood (FYI, I was 12 when The Fab Five came out…to me, seeing them play Duke for the first time early in the ‘91 season was like seeing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show)…
OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt: It’s not Big Willie Stlye, as in Willie Roaf, but it’s close–Big Williams Style. He has the best athleticism, footwork and frame out of all the LT candidates, giving him the most upside. Ryan Clady is similar, but while Radio (sorry, Cuba) could only muster a 13 on his Wonderlic, Williams wondered with a 32. Check out the big brains on Chris (a little Pulp Fiction for ya)! Your LT not only needs brawn, but also brains. Protecting the quarterback is almost as cerebral as it is physical. Peter King is saying we might trade back with Buffalo to No. 11. If that is true it would be the perfect territory to steal Williams away from the Broncos. This is the guy I want the Chiefs to pick the most today. Yes, even more than Matt Ryan. Five years from know Chiefs fans would be saying, “Jake who?”
QB Joe Flacco, Delaware: Now that I’ve finally admitted that Matt Ryan isn’t going to be a Chief, I’ve moved from option 1A to 1B–Flacco. I love his size. I love his big arm. I love his swagger. I love his tight spiral. I love that he experienced a playoff atmosphere in college. I love the interviews I’ve heard him give. Most of all, I love his mobster name. He’s a prototypical passer, and like Ryan I believe he is a natural leader. If he played at FSU instead of Delaware he’d probably be a top 10 pick. Picking Flacco late in round one or early in round two is a good call. There won’t be the same pressure to get him on the field on day one that there would be with Matty Ice. Brodie Croyle, you better watch your back.
DE Quentin Groves, Auburn: If it wasn’t for his non-life-threatening, minor heart condition (WTW Syyndrome)–which required a minor precautionary operation that he walked out from and didn’t miss working out because of–he’d be right up there with Chris Long, Vernon Gholsten and Derrick Harvey. Instead, we can most likely get him in the second round. I’ve said this a few times, but my dad is a heart doc and says this is no big deal. That’s good enough for me. I always say sell high, buy low, and we’d be getting a first-round talent in round two with Groves. I would rather us pick Groves at 17 than Harvey. Yes, that is how much I like him.
CB Aqib Talib, Kansas: I know Mizzou fans would be appalled, but screw Mizzou fans. It would serve you right for some of you ignorantly dubbing Talib the terrorist. No wonder Barack Obama can’t put Hillary away…lol. If you can get the best corner in the draft–and Mel Kiper agrees with me on this one, as do others–late in the first or early in round two, you do it. Who cares about a little toking in college. Josh Howard came out about his smoking today and still played well enough to help the Mavs beat the Hornets. Not a big deal. I don’t see any Pacman Jones in Talib. Should this happen, Beaker fans would get yet another pleasant gift. Does it ever stop in ‘08 for you guys?
WR Jordy Nelson, Kansas State – You know what, Jayhawkers, if you get Talib, then I want my boy, too. When Kiper said that he’d rather have Jordy on 3rd and 7 than any other WR in this draft it validated what I’ve been saying for awhile now–this dude is worth a mid-to-late second rounder. Thing is, a la T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Wes Welker, he might end up playing like a first rounder. He plays faster than he is, catches everything, returns kicks and would be the perfect sidekick on the D-Bo show. Go get ‘em, Chiefs, even if it requires a trade.
Big ups on the picture, Adam! …But MY Fab Five and Wishlist has gotta be;
-DE Chris Long, with the departure of Jared Allen, Chris Long is the best replacement at DE. Though most people will say that Chris Long is off the boards at the furthest at 4 to Oakland, but I feel that Oakland and Al Davis takes Darren McFadden to put him together with Jamarcus Russell. Granted they have Fargas, but he’s the work horse, he’s NOT the game changer in which the Raiders need…Plus reports say that Howie Long and Al Davis arent really the best of friends. So forget about the Raider Nation Family, this is business.
- Big OT Chris Williams, he has a long way to go to becoming the next Willie Roaf, but the kid is a beast. He knows how to play his position and has all the tools to becoming Kansas City’s next Pro Bowl lineman. We need this guy to be our starting LT. And with guys like Brian Waters and Damion McIntosh to learn from, Chris Williams will make great progress during this year and so on for the rest of his career (hopefully as a Chief).
- Bruising FB Owen Schmitt. No… No… This aint Boomer Grigsby (no offense), but this is a natural FB… A position of need for our Chiefs. Out of West Virginia, Owen can catch, run, and most importantly… Owen can block. Since Tony Richardson left, our run game has never been the same, and I think we can ALL admit that. This years draft is hopefully going to be a huge gift to Brodie Croyle and MAINLY for Larry Johnson to get back into form.
- OT from my area, Sam Baker… 3 time All-American. Coach Pete Carroll said, “We get great leadership from Sam. And his tenacity and savvy carry over to the other guys.” Is this NOT something we can use? Yeah, Brian Waters is a hell of a leader in the huddle, but Brian is over 30 and will more than likely be near the back-end of his career after this season. So, we’re gonna need the type of leadership that Baker brings. Plus, Sam Baker demolishes guys in the trenches. Very physical, which is what we need on our line. Day 1 starter.
- LSU’s CB Chevis Jackson. Exceptional cover corner who has played in 38 games with 25 starts during his LSU career. The guy has great footwork, great instincts, and great awareness. 6′0 ft 184 lbs. Good size for a CB. Reminds me of a Lito Sheppard type of guy. And has the potential of being the guy when Pat Surtain hangs ‘em up.
Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson and Jimmy King. . . . The Fab 5 of the 90’s…. My Fab 5 would be the visual proof of “When the Chiefs began to turn the corner.”
April 26th, 2008 at 1:35 amMy Fab 5 is
Vernon Gholston: Could be DT Lite
April 26th, 2008 at 6:03 amChris Williams: Agree with above
Jordy Nelson: Agree with above
Ahtyba Rubin: Big ass run stuffer matched with Tank could give us a pretty good run D
Patrick Lee: Big corner that fits perfect in the Cover 2
The Fab Five lol I’ll never forget that dope Webber calling timeout.
April 26th, 2008 at 8:47 amWell, we ain’t getting Chris Long….he’s now confirmed for #2. Gholston then Otah is the consensus, but I do like CW.
April 26th, 2008 at 9:33 amYou are 100% wrong about Joe Flacco. Here is a guy who wasn’t recruited by many schools, who ran away from competing with Tyler Palko at Pittsburgh and played for 1-AA Delaware. It will take him 3 years to adjust to the speed of NFL game alone. Delaware is on par with Navy. In their championship year Delaware beat Navy 28-21 in a pretty good game if I am not mistaken. The size/talent level of a 1-AA is always a question in my book. In Flacco’s case these drone NFL guys are in love with his size and arm. He played in the shotgun for the Blue Hens against Fischer Price pass D. Nowhere near the complicated schemes of the NFL.
I wouldn’t waste a first or second round pick on self made prospect like Flacco. There are better QBs sitting on NFL benches. With San Diego picking up Casey Bramlet today off waivers I wonder if the Chargers would trade Charlie Whithurst? Other than Ben Roethlisberger QBs usually don’t come in and kick ass. Both Mannings had rocky starts and let us not forget duds like Ryan Leaf and Rick Mirer. If I was an NFl team I would take the best talent available for the needs I have, not just cuz its the best talent, like most do. Get value for your Qbs in the later rounds. What about these names John David Booty USC, Kentucky’s Andre Woodson and Tennessee’s Erik Ainge. All should be available late. Tom Brady was a 6th round pick.
These guys could be good free agent pickups.
April 26th, 2008 at 9:34 amRicky Santos, New Hampshire
Josh Johnson, San Diego.
I SAY THE CHIEFS GRAB DORSEY # ONE,… AND GRAB CLADDY WITH THE # 17 PICK
April 26th, 2008 at 9:42 amALSO THE BEST PLAYER IN THIS YEARS DRAFT,IS ALLEN…
April 26th, 2008 at 9:45 amOH AND I FORGOT…CARL IS AN IDIOT… PERIOD
April 26th, 2008 at 9:47 amTHE ONLY PLAYER I DONT WANT IS MACFADDEN…OTHER THAN THAT THEY CANT REALLY MESS UP THE FIRST SELECTION
April 26th, 2008 at 9:49 amI can’t wait!
April 26th, 2008 at 10:35 amWait wait wait…are you saying Carl CANT mess up at 5? Never say that…never ever say that. I hear on sports center talk of 15 picks and trading down with the ravens. Im more that a little worried.
This just in! “Michael Smith reports Rams will draft Virginia DE Chris Long with the No. 2 pick”…breaking news frome the ESPN ticker 11:38 central.
April 26th, 2008 at 10:39 amRedbeard returns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 26th, 2008 at 10:46 amHoly crap! There is SO MUCH hype on Atlanta taking Matt Ran and Dorsey slipping… Dude, Oakland will NOT take Glenn Dorsey. They wont. Kelly is there guy on the inside of their D line. The only thing I’M worried about NOW is for another team to TRADE with Oakland (such as New Orleans) to take Dorsey. But that IS IF they dont REALLY want McFadden… What a scene…. Take it in fellas…. Glenn Dorsey holding up the red, white, and gold on stage at Radio City Music Hall.
redbeard… I HOPE youre WRONG about Claddy. He’s an f’n retard. We need to take either Chris Williams or Jeff Otah. Thats why I’m hoping that Denver believes the hype on Claddy and takes him as the 2nd OT.
If we dont take Sedrick Ellis, I think we watch for New England to trade down with New Orleans. New England NEEDS secondary and WILL be able to find the Top CB in the draft at 10, while New Orleans gets their DT in Sedrick Ellis… That is IF! WE dont take him over Vernon Gholston.
April 26th, 2008 at 10:51 amWould the smart move be to trade down with the Patriots with Dorsey? And take Ellis at 7 with some picks? Dorsey is awesome but those injury reports are still in the back of my head.
April 26th, 2008 at 10:57 amNah… I dont have a doubt in Dorsey. He proved EVERYONE with that same doubt wrong after his pro-day. BUT MasterBlaster, youre on to something, though. I think it MAY be smart to do just that. Im high on Serrick Ellis. So for us to move down anf take him before New Orleans and Cincy, AND have an extra pick or 2 WOULD be pretty damn smart.
April 26th, 2008 at 11:06 amIt’s the triple ‘D’ rule…
Dont
Doubt
Dorsey
April 26th, 2008 at 11:09 am