Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19 (Post 18043349)

I have eyes. His skill far supersedes what Morris and Kingsley do physically.

It’s just not that difficult. The guys who do this for a living are telling you the same thing.

Again, I don’t give a single **** if this doesn’t work out. I’m tired of watching Mahomes play down to his potential because his LT stinks. This guy is our best shot to fix that for the rest of his career.

If you’re different and think 32 just had to be a Pro Bowler lock, which doesn’t exist and certainly didn’t with this board, that’s your prerogative.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 18043228)

It seems more like the Comerica Park center field, to me...

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19 (Post 18043349)

I have eyes. His skill far supersedes what Morris and Kingsley do physically.

It’s just not that difficult. The guys who do this for a living are telling you the same thing.

Again, I don’t give a single **** if this doesn’t work out. I’m tired of watching Mahomes play down to his potential because his LT stinks. This guy is our best shot to fix that for the rest of his career.

If you’re different and think 32 just had to be a Pro Bowler lock, which doesn’t exist and certainly didn’t with this board, that’s your prerogative.

Originally Posted by wazu (Post 18043356)

Gotcha. Yeah, if this were an ACL or something where we just knew we wouldn't have him year 1 this pick would already be in "home run" category for me. Basically my Chiefs draft dream come true.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 18043368)

"I have eyes"

{immediately appeals to authority}

Okay.

Originally Posted by RealSNR (Post 18043355)

"First round picks have to start year one!" has always been a crock of shit to me. But that's just me.

Originally Posted by Rausch (Post 18043369)

Exactly. ACL tears are almost common at this point when they ended you in the 90's.

There hasn't been dramatic progress in this injury. It's still rare and not many good outcomes.
And I'm not against risk. If you'd told me before this draft that Veach was trading up into the top 10 to grab his LTOTF I'd say "He knows what he's doing. Take your shot."

That isn't what we did. We took a big gamble because we didn't want to trade up. We hoped to get lucky like we hoped to get lucky with Kingsly and all our other long shot LT picks.

Originally Posted by Rausch (Post 18043371)

I literally am the authority you trust.

I am evidence of why you shouldn't trust it.

Originally Posted by Rausch (Post 18043331)

That's not entirely accurate. As I understood it he plays in an odd blocking scheme that doesn't directly translate to many NFL teams and he's going to need polish and technique.

The fact that he is a freak athlete and good mover is why he shouldn't have a steep learning curve.

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief (Post 18043336)

Not even just that, but the complete and total lack of depth. You're one snap away from Morris being in again, which simply cannot happen. He's a backup RT at best, he can never see the left side again.

Now, you have true competition for Taylor when he knows his ass is going to be cut next year. He needs to put some better tape out there if he wants to land another deal. So, he either steps up or Moore takes his job. Either way, you now have three starting caliber tackles when you ended last season with barely even one in Taylor.

The more time that passes, it's obvious this was the one and only choice, and I bet the Chiefs are freaking thrilled. There will be plenty of RBs, DL and WRs who can contribute day one in rounds 2-3, the same cannot be said for OTs.

It wasn't just the right pick, it was the only pick.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 18043368)

"I have eyes"

{immediately appeals to authority}

Okay.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 18043373)

So either Simmons isn't a blue chip talent or this AINT an injury to be hand-waived.