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

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i am off the webb consolation prize wagon, would prefer to just wait til the 3rd and take kizer or dobbs as developmental #3 if we miss on mahomes and watson

if i'm in the room i urge calm and patience thru the top 20. if both mahomes and watson go early, so be it. they aren't worth moving up TOO much to get em.

now, if they are sitting there in the early 20s, start calling offering a 4th+6th or 3rd and see if somebody bites. imo we gotta get ahead of oakland @24 to get ahead of houston @25, cause we sure as hell are not giving any picks to oakland or denver (#20). so that means det@21, mia@22 or nyg@23.

if it doesn't work we have to see what houston does. i have a gut feeling houston may like kizer, so possible we can just wait it out and see if they dont take our guy(s).

then if one is still there, have to consider all the 2nd round QB starved teams jumping us to seattle #26. might have to bit the bullet at that point and sacrifice a 6th or 5th to buy out seattle from trading further down for higher picks.

or, all of this is just a pipe dream and we do nothing and wait for the leftovers in the 2nd round, miss there too, and then grab a noodle-arm in the 5th again.

[RunKC]

FWIW Just heard on 810 that the Chiefs are looking at Arizona and what they do. If Watson or Mahomes gets past them they are rumored to have a plan to move up and get them around the late teens to early twenties.

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Originally Posted by RunKC

FWIW Just heard on 810 that the Chiefs are looking at Arizona and what they do. If Watson or Mahomes gets past them they are rumored to have a plan to move up and get them around the late teens to early twenties.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by RunKC

FWIW Just heard on 810 that the Chiefs are looking at Arizona and what they do. If Watson or Mahomes gets past them they are rumored to have a plan to move up and get them around the late teens to early twenties.

Chiefs want Mahomes...bad

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Chiefs want Mahomes...bad

It's happening.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by RunKC

FWIW Just heard on 810 that the Chiefs are looking at Arizona and what they do. If Watson or Mahomes gets past them they are rumored to have a plan to move up and get them around the late teens to early twenties.

Desperate, stupid idiots.

[Chief Northman]

Originally Posted by RunKC

FWIW Just heard on 810 that the Chiefs are looking at Arizona and what they do. If Watson or Mahomes gets past them they are rumored to have a plan to move up and get them around the late teens to early twenties.

Not slamming you Run....

But like 810 has a ****ing clue.
This is merely connecting the dots and prognosticating. The majority have speculated about KC interest in the qb position based on interviews, visits and scouting.

[Dunerdr]

It's happening.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

If we draft Mahomes.....then Smith can have 2017 to throw his 3400 yards and 14 TDs.

He regressed in 2016 pretty dramatically when he chose to stop using his legs. I think he's going to tank even harder. I predict he'll go on a stretch of about a month without throwing a single TD. But the Chiefs will be winning, so he'll say, "Just doing what it takes to win."

I kind of hope 2016 is the Alexiest of Alex seasons that Alex has ever Alexed. It would be so fitting to see him continue to shit out regular season wins while looking like an enormous smelly rancid green turd. And then at the end of the year, when he gets told to go **** himself, he starts up another pity party campaign like he did when SF traded him. "Why does everybody hate me? All I do is win!" He never will figure it the **** out. That is his punishment for his cowardice.

[New World Order]

Originally Posted by ASS11

Desperate, stupid idiots.

Clay, you will never be happy!

[kcchiefsus]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Chiefs want Mahomes...bad

Unfortunately Dorsey is inept at maneuvering in the draft.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by RunKC

FWIW Just heard on 810 that the Chiefs are looking at Arizona and what they do. If Watson or Mahomes gets past them they are rumored to have a plan to move up and get them around the late teens to early twenties.

Just no way

I will be stunned if we trade up that far.

I will have a seizure if we trade up that far and don't ridiculously overpay to do it. Dorsey will end up giving our 1st, 3rd this year and a 1st next year to do it.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by ASS11

Desperate, stupid idiots.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsus

Unfortunately Dorsey is inept at maneuvering in the draft.

Stupid, ignorant comment.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Just no way

I will be stunned if we trade up that far.

I will have a seizure if we trade up that far and don't ridiculously overpay to do it. Dorsey will end up giving our 1st, 3rd this year and a 1st next year to do it.

Worth it to break the cycle of Lil' Chiefy pussyitis.

Do it 1000 times.