Hey I'm still working a 2AM and I had to get my mind off things so I did a mock. Tell me if you guys think this is realistic.

Trade: Waters to Buffalo for their 3rd and 7th round pick.

1. Curry (ILB, Wake) - nothing that we don't already know

3. Sidbury Jr. (OLB, Richmond) - Apparently he drew a huge crowd at his pro day, although I don't think the Chiefs were in attendence. This kid is big at 265 and he has the speed and linebacking skills to possibly be one hell of 3-4 rush linebaker.

3. Caldwell (C, Alabama) - We are going to need a good center to go up against the 3-4s of Denver and San Diego. The kid is smart, stout and can play all three interior line positions. He drops this far because of the depth of the center class.

4. Jean-Francois (DE, LSU) - I think this kid could potentially be that 3-4 end we desperately need on the roster. I was pissed that Pioli couldn't dish out at least one big contract outside of Cassel with a guy like Canty. (How many DEs do the Giants need! I bet they will win the superbowl this season)

5. Wallace (WR, Ole Miss) - It looks like we might be interested in this kid. Haley will probably want an inside receiver to replace Engram in the future and to be honest I couldn't find out if Wallace fits that bill. But, the kid is fast and he is a really good return threat.

6. L Hill (NT, Stillman) - I'm pretty sure this kid is on the Chiefs radar as well. This pick might be wishful thinking. I've seen him as high as 3 and as low as the middle of the 6th. He is a prototype 3-4 nose tackle and might be more high profile if he didn't play for Stillman, don't ask me where it is because I have no idea.

7. Allen (RG, W Missouri) - This is would be a great sleeper pick and he could eventually replace Goff someday. He is a lifelong Chiefs fan apperently and he has or had a private workout with the Chiefs. I read somewhere that he reminds people of Larry Allen the future hall of famer. I don't know where they get that, but hell lets draft him.

7. D Hill (TE, Ball St) - Since Merritt got cut for smoking weed we need another tight end on the roster. I like Hill because he might offer something as a H-back. He is one of those smaller, quicker tight ends like Watson in New England.

7. Pizotti (QB, Harvard) - Ivy League player of the year. He has a good build, he's like 6'6" 230 lbs. I know how Pioli likes those big QBs. You can't get enough QBs on your roster. 

Just playing out scenarios to see if we can fill all of our needs.

1. Crabtree (WR, Tech)

3. Wood (C, Louiville)

3. Ellerbe (ILB, Georgia) - Waters Trade to Buffalo

4. Follet (OLB, Cal)

4. A Brown (RB, NC State) - LJ Trade to Browns

5. Wallace (WR/KR, Ole Miss) - Waters Trade to Buffalo

6. Boone (RT, Ohio State) - Stock Has Fallen Off The Map

7. Allen (RG, W Missouri)

7. Dixson (NT, Miami) - Bennett Trade to Tampa

UFA. Swank (K, Wake Forest)

Defensive Front Seven Depth Chart (P is for Predator)

P          Hali, Robertson, Johnston

DE       McBride, Wright (DE/NT, Patriots)

WLB    D Johnson, Mays

NT        Tyler, Dixson

MLB     Ellerbe, Felder

UT/DE  Dorsey, Boone

SLB       Vrabel, Follet

Offensive Line Depth Chart

LT         Albert, McIntosh

LG        Taylor, Niswanger

C           Wood, Niswanger

RG        W Smith, Allen

RT        Richardson, Boone

     I have been a little surprised we have not made a big splash in free agency besides the Cassel trade. It has been depressing me so I came up with a rosey scenario.  We can still fill all of our holes before opening day. I know, I know, its unrealistic. But, frankley I don't care. In my head this is going is to happen.

Free Agents

McFadden (CB, Steelers), Traucher (RT, Packers), Mosley (DE, Jets), Wright (DE/NT,  Patriots), M Harris (OLB, Chargers), Curtis (TE, Cowboys)

Trades

Dorsey + McIntosh to the Bengals for #6 overall

LJ to Browns for 4th rounder

#3 overall for Eagles two 2nd rounders and 4th round pick

Draft

1. Raji (NT, Boston College), Maulaluga (ILB, USC), Harvin (WR, Flordia)

3. Wood (C, Louisville)

4. Urbik (RG, Wisconsin), Follet (OLB, Cal), A Brown (RB, NC State)

5. Barnes (CB, Maryland)

6. Felder (ILB, Cal)

7. Potter (DE, Nebraska), R Davis (DE, Cal)

UFA. Swank (K, Wake Forest)

 

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     I was stranded at home today because I have no car until tomorrow. I was extremely board and started running through stupid scenarios with the Chiefs. I thought I would share it with you guys. If your not interested in reading this whole freaking thing thats cool, but could you look at my 1st round pick and tell me what you think? It's different to say the least.

 

 

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      I don't think I have to tell all of you that the main reason we have two wins is due to the state of our front seven. I've been thinking a lot about this lately because my biggest fear is that our best options will dry up. Meaning, the free agents that we want are going to be resigned or on draft day all of our targeted players will be taken before we can get to them. However, I think our great need at Will and Mike linebackers can be solved through free agency. We can still draft some, but the only first year impact players would be the top tier guys who are not going to make it out of the first round being: Maualuga, Laurinautis, Curry, Cushing and Spikes. I would love to have these guys, but realisticly the only one worth drafting in the top five would be Maualuga. And even that might be too high for a mike linebacker. I feel that we should build our linebackers through free agency for this reason and the fact that veterns are more warranted right now. We could then use our first on a DE like Orakpo because the only other option would be Suggs from Baltimore. I like Suggs, but they run an entirely different operation in Baltimore and I don't know if would fit what we need. (also I've heard that he can be a problem in the locker room) I think we should go after these guys in free agency:

1. Karlos Dansby(WLB) - A likely candidate that will not be signed to an extension. The Cardinals are waist deep in cap trouble. Dansby was franchised prior to last season, which got him 8M this year. I personally don't think the Cards can afford to keep him on. He's going to be extremely expensive, probably in the 6 year 36-40 million range. However, he would bring the leadership we are lacking on defense. So far this year he has 94 tackles, 2 INT, 3 sacks and a FF. He brings the speed that we need for both zone coverage and the ability to rush the passer. Our weakside would be filled instantly and D Williams could back him up giving us depth.

2. Jonathan Vilma(MLB) - The Saints are not going to sign Vilma to an extension. If they do they have to give up their third round picks for the NYJ's 4th. They have already given up a 2nd for Shockey. This was reported by Adam Shaffer of the NFL Network. Vilma was a machine when he came out of college. He was drafted by coach Edwards in the 1st round in 2004. He was traded to New Orleans because he had injury concerns in 2007 and did not adapt well to the 3-4 defense Mangeni implemented. With our cap space we should be able to afford him and Dansby and he might want to be reunited with Edwards. This year he has 111 tackles, 1 INT, 2 FF and a sack. He would also bring the vetern presence to the position that we need to be able to call out audiables and what not. I am also for drafting Holzclaw in the 4th round for a fail safe if Vilma's injury bug pops up again.

3. Sam Williams(OLB) - A reserve for the Oakland Raiders. He has only started 2 games this year, but he recorded an interception in one game. He would come reletively cheap and would give us a viable back-up to DJ at the strongside position. I also think we might keep Boiman around putting seven linebackers on the roster for next year. If we can get Holzclaw in round 4 (which I think is a real possibility), then our depth would be comforting come next year. 
     By the way all of these guys are still farily young with Karlos at 27, Vilma at 26 and Williams at 28. If you read this before the game today study the linebackers. Especially, their ability to cover Antonio Gates. Also, see if DJ is playing well at the Mike. I think he is better suited to play on the outside, but who knows. 

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