Matt Miller: Chiefs are expected to take a QB in the first 2 rounds

[Quesadilla Joe]

Kansas City Chiefs: QB or bust? Not quite, but a source with the Chiefs scouting department does expect they'll add a passer in the first two rounds. I've also been told by another source that inside linebacker is high on the team's wish list.

Other QB related stuff in the spoiler...

Spoiler!

Arizona Cardinals: Expect a quarterback in the first round. Scouts, general managers and coaches from opposing teams all responded Monday morning that they expect a quarterback to Arizona. There has been considerable buzz in scouting circles for weeks now that the team likes Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes if he's available.The Cardinals have also done extensive research on pass-rushers, per a scout with the team, and could look to add there in Round 2.


Buffalo Bills: The Bills' love for quarterbacks is real, per a scouting source with the team. I cannot see them trading up to land Mitchell Trubisky, but they could hold tight at 10 and draft Deshaun Watson. Other players linked to the team through the source were Marshon Lattimore, Reuben Foster and O.J. Howard.

Chicago Bears: Don't bet on a quarterback in Round 1, per a high-level source with the team. Defensive back is much more likely, with Jamal Adams and Marshon Lattimore earning high grades on the team's board. A quarterback is more likely on Day 2 of the draft. Oddly enough, my source said they've done a ton of work on running backs and wouldn't rule one out in Round 2 or 3.

Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett should be the No. 1 overall pick, but will he be? Based on sources in the Browns front office, I'm 99 percent sure he's the pick. The team is also making calls trying to trade back into the top 10 from their spot at No. 12 overall for Trubisky.

Houston Texans: Quarterback is a need, but the team won't reach to draft one. A source in the front office said cornerback, offensive tackle and quarterback are where they expect to go in Round 1. Gareon Conley and Marlon Humphrey would be ideal fits in this defense.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars do a good job keeping things quiet, but two bits of information have leaked to me out of the front office this week: Fournette is in play at No. 4 overall, and the team wants to add a quarterback in the first three rounds.

New Orleans Saints: "Win now" is the mantra coming out of New Orleans. In talking to a scout, the team likes physical Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey if it doesn't trade for Malcolm Butler. At pick No. 32, a quarterback is in play, but more likely a defensive end. One wild card would be if Reuben Foster falls, given the team's affinity for him.

New York Jets: I do not expect a quarterback at pick No. 6 overall. Odds are the Jets attempt to trade out of the top 10 to let a team like the Cleveland Browns move up to select Trubisky. If the Jets hold their spot, Jamal Adams is too good of a fit to bypass if he's available. Team needs include safety and tight end.

San Francisco 49ers: New general manager John Lynch has locked up what used to be a leaky front office. This is a very hard team to peg right now, but I do continue to hear from rival scouts and general managers that it likes Reuben Foster and Fournette, but may not be willing to take either at No. 2 overall. I don't expect a quarterback in Round 1. The 49ers could try to duplicate last year's draft and trade back into the 20s for more players.

8. The story we're all watching this week is where the quarterbacks will go. One high-level executive I spoke with said he expects two will be drafted in the top 10 picks and a total of three in the top 15. But where?

What makes the most sense to me is that the Browns get back into the top 10 to select Trubisky. Buffalo could then draft Deshaun Watson. That leaves Patrick Mahomes for the Cardinals. That gets us to two in the top 10 and three in the top 15.

Of course, the Browns have to actually trade up, but that is very doable now that they own an extra second-rounder this year (from Tennessee) and two more next year (from Philadelphia and Houston).

6. Every year, there are players drafted higher than the media and fans expected. Here's my short list of players I think go higher than we all project:

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson: Watson's leadership and ability to win big games won't be forgotten on draft night. (top 15)

5. Just as there are players going higher than we expect, there are those who fall through the cracks and become "steals" in the draft. These aren't predictions on a Laremy Tunsil or La'el Collins level, but rather players whose stock has been overly inflated online:

Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer: Kizer's struggles in 2016, plus the rise of Patrick Mahomes, are pushing him down boards. (Late 1-Early 2)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...mming-national

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

Prolly the same source Dante shared

I never shared a source. Ya got me confused with someone else homie. Pugs, maybe?

[OldSchool]

Foster round 1

Webb round 2

I'd be satisfied with that, even though I think Webb's chances of developing into a top QB are incredibly slim.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Just curious cause I simply don't know enough about draft history...but how many times has trading multiple picks including future first round picks to obtain a QB paid off for any franchise?

[Nickhead]

Originally Posted by TigerUppercut

Just curious cause I simply don't know enough about draft history...but how many times has trading multiple picks including future first round picks to obtain a QB paid off for any franchise?

[Eureka]

Carr>Ford. Develop a QB Chiefs or atleast freaking try!

[notorious]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

Jags draft Watson and the Chiefs trade for Bortles.

The Chiefs Way, book it

I was thinking this the other day.

[saphojunkie]

Am I reading this right? Chiefs are looking to trade for Arizona's first pick, so they can draft two QBs in the first round?

That would be something, although I'm not sure how smart it is. Probably better off just taking another position, but if Dorsey thinks he should hedge his bets, I won't argue.

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Am I reading this right? Chiefs are looking to trade for Arizona's first pick, so they can draft two QBs in the first round?

That would be something, although I'm not sure how smart it is. Probably better off just taking another position, but if Dorsey thinks he should hedge his bets, I won't argue.

Lol wut

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Am I reading this right? Chiefs are looking to trade for Arizona's first pick, so they can draft two QBs in the first round?

That would be something, although I'm not sure how smart it is. Probably better off just taking another position, but if Dorsey thinks he should hedge his bets, I won't argue.

I like the way you think

[Coochie liquor]

Originally Posted by O.city

I'm not touching a qb with any kind of attitude or maturity problems. No thanks, not interested

Yeah, it would suck to have Winston as our qbotf huh? Sounds like the same thing Peterson said when deciding to draft Blackledge v Marino. I'd love to take a flier in him in the 4th or 5th.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Am I reading this right? Chiefs are looking to trade for Arizona's first pick, so they can draft two QBs in the first round?

That would be something, although I'm not sure how smart it is. Probably better off just taking another position, but if Dorsey thinks he should hedge his bets, I won't argue.

It's just worded strangely

Chiefs Matt Miller: Chiefs are expected to take a QB in the first 2 rounds.

should be

Chiefs Matt Miller: Chiefs are expected to take a QB at some point during the first 2 rounds.

[MahiMike]

I'm from Missouri

[Nickhead]

Originally Posted by Coochie liquor

Yeah, it would suck to have Winston as our qbotf huh? Sounds like the same thing Peterson said when deciding to draft Blackledge v Marino. I'd love to take a flier in him in the 4th or 5th.

peterson wasn't the gm in 83

[Bugeater]

Bleacherreport.com

[Coochie liquor]

Originally Posted by Nickhead

peterson wasn't the gm in 83

I was 8 and obviously don't know much history pre Marty