Pest Mock - 02/28

[The Franchise]

The route I'm going with this mock is not any huge FA signings (outside of our own players), building through the draft and letting the players that Reid and Dorsey drafted last year contribute and bring something to this team.

1. The Chiefs extend Alex Smith 5 years, $72m ($36m guaranteed) and S Eric Berry 6 years, $38m ($18m guaranteed).

2. The Chiefs restructure WR Dwayne Bowe and Tamba Hali's contracts.

4. The Chiefs sign OG Geoff Schwartz to a 3 year, $16m deal and S Hussain Abdullah to a 4 year, $10m deal.

5. The Chiefs place a 6th round tender on Jerrell Powe.

7. The Chiefs re-sign LS Thomas Gafford to a minimal deal.

8. The Chiefs let walk: WR Dexter McCluster, WR Kyle Williams, OT Brandon Albert, OG Jon Asamoah, DE Tyson Jackson, ILB Akeem Jordan, S Kendrick Lewis, S Quentin Demps, OLB Frank Zombo.

9. The Chiefs cut: CB Dunta Robinson

10. The Chiefs sign O'Brien Schofield (OLB - Seahawks) to a 2 year, $6m deal and Michael Johnson (OT - Falcons) to a 1 year, $1.5m deal.

Draft:

1.23 - Odell Beckham, WR, LSU - This offense needs dynamic playmakers and the lack of FA funds isn't going to allow that to happen by signing a player. Luckily this draft is full of WRs and TEs that can come in and help out this offense. Beckham is a perfect fit for Reid's offense. He runs crisp routes, has good hands and is a ****ing YAC monster. He has ST ability but I don't see that being utilized much outside of maybe his rookie season. Immediately starts in the slot....unless Avery or Jenkins falters in TC.

3.94 - Christian Jones, ILB, Florida State - It's sad to say that a LB group that includes Derrick Johnson, Justin Houston and Tamba Hali is lacking talent....but it has to be said. We are lacking a 3 down LB next to DJ and depth behind Hali/Houston. Schofield should be able to add that pass rushing depth while Jones provides 3 down ability opposite Johnson.

4.119 - Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood - Flowers is probably gone after this season due to his contract and his lack of a fit for this defense. Smith and Cooper are strong enough starters but this team needs to add depth and youth. Desir is tall and quick and could use a season to get up to NFL speed.

5.151 - A.C. Leonard, TE, Tennessee State - Leonard could go higher because of his athletic ability...but I think his off the field issues is going to keep him to around the 3rd day of the draft. He's the type of 3rd TE that you're looking for. A TE who has all the athletic ability in the world....but needs time to adjust to the NFL and learn the offense. Way more ability than McGrath.

6.177 - Marqueston Huff, CB/FS, Wyoming - I think that Reid and Dorsey view Commings as the starter at FS next year. He was drafted as a CB but he has more of a tweener. That happens to be a perfect fit for this defense. Huff played CB in college but I think he's viewed more as a FS in the NFL. He's not only good depth....but has the ability to learn and step in if Commings can't hack it or gets injured again.

6.183 - George Atkinson III, RB, Notre Dame - Typical homer pick. I usually use the last pick in the draft for that purpose. Last year, I always picked Theo Riddick. He would be an awesome fit for Reid's offense. This year it's Atkinson. Atkinson has the size/speed combo that can't be learned. He was under-utilized in ND's offense by Kelly and I think a West Coast offense is the perfect fit for him. He can immediately step in on STs by returning kicks.

[The Franchise]

QB: Smith, Daniel, Bray
RB: Charles, Davis, Atkinson
FB: Sherman

WR: Bowe, Avery, Beckham, Jenkins, Hemingway
TE: Fasano, Kelce, Leonard

LT: Fisher/Stephenson, Johnson
LG: Allen, Watkins
C: Hudson, Kush
RG: Schwartz, Watkins
RT: Fisher/Stephenson, Johnson

DE: DeVito, Howard
NT: Poe, Powe
DE: Bailey, Catapano

OLB: Hali, Schofield
ILB: Johnson, Michael-Johnson
ILB: Jones, N. Johnson
OLB: Houston, Moses

CB: Flowers, Smith, Cooper, Parker, Desir
S: Berry, Commings, Abdullah, Huff

K: Succop
P: Colquitt
LS: Gafford

[Direckshun]

Looking it over right now, you might want to specify letting McCluster walk.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Looking it over right now, you might want to specify letting McCluster walk.

Thanks. Fixed.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

I thought they did 7 in season. Could be wrong

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by OrtonsPiercedTaint

I thought they did 7 in season. Could be wrong

They did....I'm just including it.

[Direckshun]

I really like all of your picks except Jones.

Why is everybody on this board obsessed with spending a high pick on an ILB? Least important position on the defense.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I really like all of your picks except Jones.

Why is everybody on this board obsessed with spending a high pick on an ILB? Least important position on the defense.

I actually went back and forth about signing Schofield and drafting Jones....and signing Pat Angerer and drafting Marcus Smith out of Louisville. I'd take either combination.

[Exoter175]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I actually went back and forth about signing Schofield and drafting Jones....and signing Pat Angerer and drafting Marcus Smith out of Louisville. I'd take either combination.

I'd be happy with either of those plus our #1 pick. Takes care of a few issues, however, I don' think there's a snowballs chance in hell that we sign a tackle for 1yr/1.5, re-sign Schwartz, let Asamoah and Albert go, and NOT draft a hybrid guard type in this draft, even if its in the back end of it.

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by Exoter175

I'd be happy with either of those plus our #1 pick. Takes care of a few issues, however, I don' think there's a snowballs chance in hell that we sign a tackle for 1yr/1.5, re-sign Schwartz, let Asamoah and Albert go, and NOT draft a hybrid guard type in this draft, even if its in the back end of it.

Billy Turner, Joel Bitonio, Brandon Thomas

One of these guys will be a Chief if they are there in the 3rd-4th and we don't re-sign Schwartz.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

Billy Turner, Joel Bitonio, Brandon Thomas

One of these guys will be a Chief if they are there in the 3rd-4th and we don't re-sign Schwartz.

Very possible.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I really like all of your picks except Jones.

Why is everybody on this board obsessed with spending a high pick on an ILB? Least important position on the defense.

100% bullshit.

Finding a cover linebacker that can stay on the field is incredibly important. You don't let an offense dictate that way.

Bowman and Willis pretty much never leave the field and that's worked out pretty well for the 49ers.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

100% bullshit.

Finding a cover linebacker that can stay on the field is incredibly important. You don't let an offense dictate that way.

Bowman and Willis pretty much never leave the field and that's worked out pretty well for the 49ers.

Name one less important position in the 3-4 D.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

Name one less important position in the 3-4 D.

The difference between me and you is that I think all positions are important. You want to just throw peanuts at a position that could be exploited if there's not talent there.

Investing a 3rd rounder that can keep this defense multiple on all downs is a big deal for me. It's clearly not a big deal for you.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The difference between me and you is that I think all positions are important. You want to just throw peanuts at a position that could be exploited if there's not talent there.

Investing a 3rd rounder that can keep this defense multiple on all downs is a big deal for me. It's clearly not a big deal for you.

Oh, I think all positions are important. I just think know that some positions have a bigger impact on the field than others.

A nose tackle blowing up his opponent all game will impact a defense greater than, say, a strong safety doing extremely well.

That isn't to say let's ignore the "lesser" positions. But until those positions are locked down, save the biggest tools to improve our roster for the spots that can make the biggest impact.

I'd rather have a great WR than a great TE.

I'd rather have a great OT than a great OG.

I'd rather have a great single-high safety than a great #2 corner.

As would everybody else on this board, including yourself.

The only time I'd grant an exception is that if the ILB at the pick you're considering is that much better than everybody else. Which, in this draft, almost certainly won't be the case.