Comments on: A Draft Done Right http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/ A Kansas City Chiefs blog Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:27:16 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14391 John Sun, 04 May 2008 22:34:11 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14391 The Central Florida RB's name is Kevin Smith, in 2007 he rushed for 2566 yeards--just 62 yeards shy of Barry Sanders' all-time, single season, NCAA record--and he was the R3 (#64) pick of the Detroit Lions,in the NFC North "black and blue" Division. I figure Smith owes Merritt a portion of his signing bonus. The Central Florida RB’s name is Kevin Smith, in 2007 he rushed for 2566 yeards–just 62 yeards shy of Barry Sanders’ all-time, single season, NCAA record–and he was the R3 (#64) pick of the Detroit Lions,in the NFC North “black and blue” Division. I figure Smith owes Merritt a portion of his signing bonus.

]]> By: John http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14390 John Sun, 04 May 2008 22:12:52 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14390 Maybe I am just being overly optimistic, but I think there is a fair chance all 12 picks will be signed for training camp. The fact that the #1 draft pick is already signed is a huge difference from last year's prolonged holdout; J. Long's contract set the top of the scale before the draft. In addition, I think both the Chiefs and their draft picks want to get everybody signed and with as little hassle as possible; our top picks' agents do not seem to have a rep. for long holdouts. Finally, there is going to be so much competition at nearly all positions both to make the team and to start that no player is going to want to start at a disadvantage. The Chiefs do have to wait to find out what their rookie pool cap is, as I understand it, before they can go very far. Don't know when they find this out. Jeremy/guys, did you notice the difference between the jersey numbers of our 2 TE picks. Brad Cottam is clearly the new Jason Dunn. Sort of looks to me like Mike Merritt is being looked at as the "move FB" Kuharich mentioned in his 4/30 podcast to take advantage of his "phenomenal, unbelievable" blocking ability. Understand Merritt was the point of attack blocker for Central Florida's running back who ran for so many yards and was drafted pretty high--can't remember his name, stats or who drafted him. Anyway, how cool would it be if our final pick were to be the one to lead the way at the point of attack for LJ and the rest of our RBs! You know, with every new little bit of information I learn about these picks and how they fit into the Chiefs' thinking, I just grow more and more inpressed with the Chiefs' draft acumen and the draft class and more and more stoked to see this multi-year rebuild all unfold. I am just glad we had such a good opportunity to upgrade our season ticket seats in late March, while everyone was so despondent and so many elected to let theirs lapse. You know, it is possible some of our home games won't even be sold out/televised. GET THOSE TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN, FELLOWS! IT IS THE DAWN OF A NEW AND BRIGHTER DAY! Maybe I am just being overly optimistic, but I think there is a fair chance all 12 picks will be signed for training camp. The fact that the #1 draft pick is already signed is a huge difference from last year’s prolonged holdout; J. Long’s contract set the top of the scale before the draft. In addition, I think both the Chiefs and their draft picks want to get everybody signed and with as little hassle as possible; our top picks’ agents do not seem to have a rep. for long holdouts. Finally, there is going to be so much competition at nearly all positions both to make the team and to start that no player is going to want to start at a disadvantage.

The Chiefs do have to wait to find out what their rookie pool cap is, as I understand it, before they can go very far. Don’t know when they find this out.

Jeremy/guys, did you notice the difference between the jersey numbers of our 2 TE picks. Brad Cottam is clearly the new Jason Dunn. Sort of looks to me like Mike Merritt is being looked at as the “move FB” Kuharich mentioned in his 4/30 podcast to take advantage of his “phenomenal, unbelievable” blocking ability. Understand Merritt was the point of attack blocker for Central Florida’s running back who ran for so many yards and was drafted pretty high–can’t remember his name, stats or who drafted him. Anyway, how cool would it be if our final pick were to be the one to lead the way at the point of attack for LJ and the rest of our RBs!

You know, with every new little bit of information I learn about these picks and how they fit into the Chiefs’ thinking, I just grow more and more inpressed with the Chiefs’ draft acumen and the draft class and more and more stoked to see this multi-year rebuild all unfold. I am just glad we had such a good opportunity to upgrade our season ticket seats in late March, while everyone was so despondent and so many elected to let theirs lapse. You know, it is possible some of our home games won’t even be sold out/televised.

GET THOSE TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN, FELLOWS! IT IS THE DAWN OF A NEW AND BRIGHTER DAY!

]]> By: doc http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14405 doc Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:16:25 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14405 People are concerned about his drive. Evidently he told one of his clemson coaches he'd rather be at the movies during a football game or something like that, hopefully herm will light a fire under him. People are concerned about his drive. Evidently he told one of his clemson coaches he’d rather be at the movies during a football game or something like that, hopefully herm will light a fire under him.

]]> By: jason http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14404 jason Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:33:46 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14404 what is the deal with richardson? did he get in trouble i keep hearing that he wouldve gone earlier but... WHY? also carr will play alot this year IMO i feel real good about him i mean no tds against in THREE YEARS, i know it was in div2 and all but holy hell what is the deal with richardson? did he get in trouble i keep hearing that he wouldve gone earlier but… WHY? also carr will play alot this year IMO i feel real good about him i mean no tds against in THREE YEARS, i know it was in div2 and all but holy hell

]]> By: jay http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14403 jay Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:10:33 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14403 note note

]]> By: jay http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14402 jay Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:10:06 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14402 I've said it for a long time. I argued with several on here about being patient. In my dreams I didn't expect it to be this good. Sweet Jesus what a good draft! On another fun not, I listen to STL sports radio all the time and nearly 100% of the callers were bitching that the rams didn't take dorsey. Rams got a good one in Long, but none of them seem to acknowledge that, and its cracking me up. I’ve said it for a long time. I argued with several on here about being patient. In my dreams I didn’t expect it to be this good. Sweet Jesus what a good draft!

On another fun not, I listen to STL sports radio all the time and nearly 100% of the callers were bitching that the rams didn’t take dorsey. Rams got a good one in Long, but none of them seem to acknowledge that, and its cracking me up.

]]> By: Jeremy (Riverside, CA) http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14401 Jeremy (Riverside, CA) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:31:54 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14401 Here are the new Guy's Jersey Numbers: Glenn Dorsey 72 Branden Albert 76 Brandon Flowers 20 Jamaal Charles 29 Brad Cotton 87 Dujaun Morgan 38 Will Franklin 85 Brandon Carr 39 Barry Richardson 67 Kevin Robinson 14 Brian Johnston 97 Michael Merrit 45 Here are the new Guy’s Jersey Numbers:

Glenn Dorsey 72
Branden Albert 76
Brandon Flowers 20
Jamaal Charles 29
Brad Cotton 87
Dujaun Morgan 38
Will Franklin 85
Brandon Carr 39
Barry Richardson 67
Kevin Robinson 14
Brian Johnston 97
Michael Merrit 45

]]> By: larry1c http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14400 larry1c Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:32:28 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14400 Well, I can stand up and say I was one of the critics about the lack of activity in the FA market. After this past weekend, I am very humble about what transpired. Probably the move of the weekend was to jump up to 15 and grab Brandon Albert! The first 3 picks look like starters from day 1 but the remaining list of the "Dirty Dozen" appear to major contributors. This mornings list of FA signings is also encouraging. Clearly, River Falls this year will have folks flying around!!!! Carl, get em into camp (please)!!!!! Well, I can stand up and say I was one of the critics about the lack of activity in the FA market. After this past weekend, I am very humble about what transpired. Probably the move of the weekend was to jump up to 15 and grab Brandon Albert! The first 3 picks look like starters from day 1 but the remaining list of the “Dirty Dozen” appear to major contributors. This mornings list of FA signings is also encouraging. Clearly, River Falls this year will have folks flying around!!!! Carl, get em into camp (please)!!!!!

]]> By: Jeremy (Riverside, CA) http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14399 Jeremy (Riverside, CA) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:28:19 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14399 Carl Has his ups and downs, but mostly I approve of his moves. His only flaw (admittedly by him) was that he did not address his offensive line soon enough. I know Dorsey is a freakin stud, I am excited about that, but my favorite pick is Brandon Flowers!! He is easily our best CB now. Did you read his Q&A on the Chief's website. The man is brimming with confidence. I can't wait to see him level some hits on receivers. I can't wait to see him play! By the way, If Mcintosh is moved, it will be to RT, not RG IMO. Why have two inexperienced guys battle it out for RT, when D Mac is experienced and did a decent job at LT. We should still sign Shane Olivea! Carl Has his ups and downs, but mostly I approve of his moves. His only flaw (admittedly by him) was that he did not address his offensive line soon enough.

I know Dorsey is a freakin stud, I am excited about that, but my favorite pick is Brandon Flowers!! He is easily our best CB now. Did you read his Q&A on the Chief’s website. The man is brimming with confidence. I can’t wait to see him level some hits on receivers. I can’t wait to see him play!

By the way, If Mcintosh is moved, it will be to RT, not RG IMO. Why have two inexperienced guys battle it out for RT, when D Mac is experienced and did a decent job at LT.

We should still sign Shane Olivea!

]]> By: Bill http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/comment-page-1/#comment-14398 Bill Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:13:51 +0000 http://arrowheadaddict.com/2008/04/28/a-draft-done-right/#comment-14398 I had tears in my eyes when Dorsey fell to us! Does that make me sensitive or just a true FAN? I had tears in my eyes when Dorsey fell to us! Does that make me sensitive or just a true FAN?

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