And not only can they address defense in the second round, but they can get first round value out of their second round pick.
Names such as Da'Quan Bowers, Brooks Reed, Justin Houston, and Akeem Ayers are still on the board. Many analysts thought that these players would go in the first round (especially Bowers), but, whether it be the rush on quarterbacks the draft experienced last night or not, these players have found themselves fallen to the second round. These players also play positions that would translate well to a 3-4 OLB, a position of need (since the Chiefs are seemingly addressing needs early in this years draft).
The Chiefs pick at #55 in the second round today; so will any of these players be available for the Chiefs to take? Who knows, but in case it looks like there won't be, I think the Chiefs should trade up and get one of those players. Whether it be trading away the extra 3rd round pick we got last night or a later round pick, I think it will definitely be worth it to grab one of these players in the second round before they are off the board.
To grab a first round talent in the second round would make me feel better about seemingly grabbing a second round talent in the first round.
Do you think Pioli will do it?
They need to use that extra third round pick and move up and get Akeem Ayers. They need an OLB and he is the best available and would be a great value pick in the second round.
ReplyDeleteI like Ayers. I also like Reed. Moving up and taking either of these players would instantly make our defense better.
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