Brett Veach explains why Chiefs drafted LB Nick Bolton and Center Creed Humphrey

[Tribal Warfare]

[RedinTexas]

Originally Posted by TEX

Trezelle Jenkins anyone???

Junior Siavii

[smithandrew051]

I wonder if the Reed signing allowed them to pass on Basham?

Maybe having more depth and flexibility along the DL allowed them to focus on LB for an upgrade this year and to have a plan post Hitchens.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

I wonder if the Reed signing allowed them to pass on Basham?

Maybe having more depth and flexibility along the DL allowed them to focus on LB for an upgrade this year and to have a plan post Hitchens.

Possibly. They can get an edge rusher on day 3 with upside and draft one early next year along with a WR.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Possibly. They can get an edge rusher on day 3 with upside and draft one early next year along with a WR.

If we move on from Hitchens after this year, that’s a bit of a scary situation. I know he isn’t the best, but the staff seems to really trust him to get everyone lined up as a coach on the field.

Those guys aren’t available in FA often, so it’s probably best to get a guy you trust a year early.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Possibly. They can get an edge rusher on day 3 with upside and draft one early next year along with a WR.

I think de is a spot you probably just patch up this year and look at early next year.

These late round DEs can be solid but it’s tough for me them to turn into genuine ass kickers there

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by O.city

I think de is a spot you probably just patch up this year and look at early next year.

These late round DEs can be solid but it’s tough for me them to turn into genuine ass kickers there

After hitting on Danna, I’d like to see them take another shot at somebody with more upside.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by staylor26

After hitting on Danna, I’d like to see them take another shot at somebody with more upside.

Who do you have in mind?

[VAGOMO 4 LIFE!]

What year do we predict Veach gets his gold jacket?

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Who do you have in mind?

Elerson Smith or one of the FSU/ND guys.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by staylor26

After hitting on Danna, I’d like to see them take another shot at somebody with more upside.

Danna is a nice find but he’s more rotational depth upside. I think you need someone with higher upside thetr as a cornerstone of clark leaves

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Elerson Smith or one of the FSU/ND guys.

BOOM

[ljmhawk]

still need a #2 WR bad….pringle, hardman and robinson aren’t going to cut it.

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by Coach

I think Humphrey fell because of his measurables (mainly, short arms).

But ironically, in the 2011 NFL Draft, Rodney Hudson was a 2nd rounder and he had short arms, but here we are, 10 years later, he has done well for the Chiefs and the Raiders (before being traded to Arizona).

If you were to compare Hudson and Humphrey's testing numbers, Humphrey arm length is very close to Hudson, but all other measurables exceeds Hudson.

I truly think this one is an excellent pick.

Sometimes I think the "measureables" can be overrated. Can the kid play or can't he? Can he play at a high level consistently or can't he?

[petegz28]

Originally Posted by ljmhawk

still need a #2 WR bad….pringle, hardman and robinson aren’t going to cut it.

I wouldn't sell Hardman short just yet. When Reek and Watkins went down he feasted. I would like to see him get one full season as the #2 from camp on then make the decision.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Elerson Smith or one of the FSU/ND guys.

You nailed it, man. I really wanted smith, but you were right on it!