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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
After five drafts, it's pretty clear, at least from my perspective, as to what Dorsey values high in the draft. Cornerback, Defensive Line and Offensive Line (Center and Left tackle) and Outside Linebacker.
This year, he moved up for a QB.
The positions in which he doesn't value as high are Guard, WR, TE and Inside Linebacker.
Considering the huge bust rate of Wide Receivers, I think it's much more likely that Dorsey continues this pattern of drafting Premium Players early and drafting wide receivers later, so that they come in raw and coachable.
He never drafts "finished products", which is what he'd be attempting by taking a WR in the first or second round. I mean, in what was considered a "great" WR class in 2014, he chose exactly zero WR's.
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That's an excellent overview. And for sure the man doesn't want prima-donnas. However, the selection of Mahomes, and assuming that said selection pans out, could possibly create a shift in the patterns you have observed.
One thing is for sure; I have never seen the Chiefs FO this diligent, thorough, and passionate about its role and responsibilities.
It's pretty amazing when you contrast it with what came before, and for far too long IMO.