On Day Three of the 2011 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs had five picks.  Anyone chosen on this day should, generally, be considered a developmental prospect.  So let’s take a look at what talent the Chiefs have to develop.

The Chiefs’ fourth round pick of defensive back Jalil Brown may not have been an exciting pick, but is a move that could show instant rewards in the coming season.  The NFL is a passing league and a team can never have enough quality DBs.  Brown adds depth not only at cornerback but also at the safety position.  This versatility is quite possibly one of the reasons the Chiefs drafted him since it is a Scott Pioli Draft buzzword.
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Arrowhead Addict is currently working on a Chiefs Ultimate Mock Draft, but that doesn’t mean the Draft Thursday Mock machine stops.  We are a mere three weeks away from the NFL Draft so Merlin, Andrew, and I felt the need to sneak one more seven round mock draft in before the big day.  Without further ado, here is my mock.
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One of the biggest influences on the NFL Draft is Free Agency.  In that free agency period a need in the draft can disappear with a single signing.   A weakness on a team can become a strength.  Some teams do hardly anything during that period while others throw money around like a monkey flings its poop.

My policy on Free Agency is to look for deals to be had while adding depth unless you are a playoff contender.  It joys me to say that the Kansas City Chiefs are playoff contenders.  That does not mean I think the Chiefs should start spending money left and right.  However, I am in favor of a bit of a splurge.

Of course all of this is moot unless the owners and the NFLPA can find common ground in time for there to be a free agency period.  I’ve written before how I believe Free Agency is important to the Chiefs in order for them to continue to be a playoff contender.  My opinion hasn’t changed.  To that end, here are a few players that I have my eye on as we (possibly) approach Free Agency.
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Now that the 2010 NFL Season has concluded, it is time to focus on the offseason.  Unfortunately, this offseason will be marred by concern over NFL Labor negotiations.  However, since I can’t go up to each negotiator, slap their face, and tell them to get the deal done; I’ll have to find something else to keep myself busy.  Since the draft is a sure thing with or without a new CBA, I figured I would focus on that.

Before reading this I need you to understand three things.  The first is that I am doing this based on the idea of no free agency.  Second, I am pretending that I’m sitting in the General Manager’s seat.  I am not pretending that I am Scott Pioli.  However, it should be known that he and I share our like for smart, high character guys.  Third is that these choices will change many times before the actual draft occurs.  One of the biggest events leading up to the Draft, the NFL Combine, has not yet occurred and so these players will move up and down the board depending on their performance there.  With that being said, here is my Chiefs’ mock draft.
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Will the Brandons get the job done as rookie starting CBs?

The former New England Patriots backup (did have three starts last year) was intriguing to the Chiefs, but I am sure we had a visit scheduled with him after about four teams did. We figure if they can make it to Kansas City then they don’t have any real offers. So King Carl can bring them in and play hardball.

The Saints also resigned WR Devery Henderson.