Toss up between best LB or CB left at this pick. I was on board with RB but I have changed my mind. Let's get this D better!

The Chiefs arguably have the best roster in the NFL. I'd just chill and soak up the value like the Ravens do.

Veach did amazingly well retaining most of the roster.

I think Cesar Ruiz is a very safe pick as well. If Queen isn't available at 32, you take Ruiz. Guy has size, durability and intelligence. And of course he fits our most dire need which is the center position.

One of the things I like about Ruiz is he’s only 20 years old. He’s already really ****ing good.

There is not one interior offensive linemen worthy of a 1st round pick in this draft.
The Tackles are another story....

although I share your concerns about the RB position, this is just where we need to take some risk.

Mahomes $40+ million starts next season. We need to start choosing where to knowingly be less than optimal because of Mahomes pay. We can’t keep everyone. We can’t be strong at every position. This is our fan life from now on. And it’s a good fan life. Every team in the NFL would take Mahomes and his $40 million in a heartbeat.

Gonna be a lot of UDFA talent this year with limited evaluations.

agreed. If we can get out of the 1st,keep the 62nd and pick up another 2nd to spend on a corner, coverage LB and then spend the additional 3rd/4th rounder we pick up on some interior line help. :clap:

I’m thinking this needs to be as unsexy as draft as possible. Get workman starters that can contribute.

Depends on how you define the term "impact"(at this point of the team's maturation) i.e. to what player you take. Does Mahomes have even "more impact" because he now has true protection up the middle because we took Ruiz allowing him to make more downfield plays because he has time?

Or will Pat have "more impact" because he has another Hardman like WR or elite RB in his stable but still subconsciously worried about the pressure up the middle against good defenses while running for his life?

IF our o-line had better depth and interior line were fine no doubt you take an offensive ball skill player BUT I say at this point of the team's maturation cycle and how many hits Pat took last year you definitely need to protect your franchise player no matter the cost IF that player is there at 32.

No Pat No SB PERIOD IMHO.

Ah well Dane is cracking up again. He had to send me a private message calling me names to tell me that he had to put me on ignore. His anger is getting the best of him again. Can't help but wonder how long until he leaves again.

Bullies do what bullies do when you actually have a differing opinion. Imagine that !;)

I don't think of him as a bully. Dude is mentally unstable. He only knows how to react with anger. He should be seeing one of those high priced Hollywood Psychiatrists.

Ruiz is ranked by most experts as the top Center in this draft. He is predicted to go early in the second round so if we don't use our first on him, he won't be available late in the 2nd. We have a huge hole at the center position.

True Fan alert

What would lead you to believe this, considering our numerous needs and zero cap room available? You've even said several times you think we should trade up which is absolutely asinine.