Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 16069926)

I’m interested in Williams and/or Metchie shares. Especially since I expect them to sign a free agent WR who can handle #2 duties.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 16069003)

Updated the OP with my new mock.

I end up with two DEs, at least one of which should be able to play heavy snap counts Year 1, and who give me youth and productivity at low cost (hopefully) moving forwards. Love that. Really love that.

I add a larger playmaker at WR, who is versatile and can make RAC plays happen. I like it. Still would need a vet in FA to feel good about WR entering 2023.

I get a starter-caliber LB, and a really promising development swing tackle. Very happy with those.

Not happy with the DB additions. Though I like both guys I land and would cream my pants at adding Bolden in the 7th, I would like to add a S I'm more comfortable sliding into a key role. Guess I'd be trying to make a FA addition to replace Mathieu (or retaining him) in this scenario.

I really like the Hendershot... shot. The Chiefs have extra 7ths and those are perfect fits to throw at someone like him. Talented, with questions. Very little risk (and likely a pick that is roster fodder, anyway).

Originally Posted by mkp785 (Post 16070150)

Yeah. That's what I thinking too. Draft Williams and redshirt this year while signing some ring chasing vet or someone who fell off and needs a "prove it" year. Then in 2023 bring in Williams to start make things happen. That'd be perfect as by that time Kelce will be getting older-and Reek may or may not have gotten slower, so another pass catcher will be much needed.

Bonus is that Bama seems to crank out awesome WRs (Julio, Cooper, Smith, Waddle). So Williams def has a great pedigree and should know his stuff. He's expected to regain his 4.3ish speed to after the surgery too.

Originally Posted by The Franchise (Post 16070476)

How high does Jerome Ford, RB go in the draft? 3rd round?

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16070490)

Could sneak into the late 2nd.

Love the speed and agility but wonder if he will be a good enough pass-blocker/receiver to earn much run here.

I'd consider him with a late 3rd but I'm betting when the pick comes I'll like someone better. In reality I'd probably struggle to grab him before the 4th.

Originally Posted by Chris Meck (Post 16070261)

Love that mock.

I think we need to see what we have with the TE's that we developed this year; Fortson looked like a weapon and Gray has been playing quite a bit if not being targeted all that much.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16070462)

Williams has some strength/frame issues that are a bit worrisome as a long-term #1, but as a #2 here they shouldn't be as pronounced.

I just worry that he's not going to be the sort of physical WR we could really use over the middle. He's a little more like DeVonte Smith in that he's a little on the slighter side.

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16070462)

Williams has some strength/frame issues that are a bit worrisome as a long-term #1, but as a #2 here they shouldn't be as pronounced.

I just worry that he's not going to be the sort of physical WR we could really use over the middle. He's a little more like DeVonte Smith in that he's a little on the slighter side.

Originally Posted by mkp785 (Post 16070696)

True, he's slight but in this situation he'd have a full season under an NFL weight training program and guys dedicated to increasing his mass while still retaining that speed.

Wasn't he projected to be the 1st WR off the board? If so, that's a great chance for us to steal him. Similar to how we got Justin Houston all those years ago (tho he fell cause of weed).

Originally Posted by Direckshun (Post 15995466)

1.25 WR Jameson Williams, Alabama -- Andy Reid loves having the pure speedster WR, and Hardman has fallen out of favor. Williams fits the bill.

2.47. CB Roger McCreary, Auburn -- An extremely scheme-flexible corner to help compensate for the loss of Charvarious Ward, which I think is imminent.

3.85. DE Cam Thomas, San Diego State -- I'm assuming the Chiefs retain Ingram and make a push for Von Miller. The Chiefs need an infusion of talent at DE this offseason, and Thomas has starter upside starting in 2023.

4.120. S Markquese Bell, Florida A&M -- Keeping Mathieu really is a cheat code; all that matters to me, so long as we have him on the roster, is will a new DB be able to make plays. Bell has issues in coverage and in reading plays, but those are correctable with great coaching and leadership. Bell can serve as a good 3rd safety; maybe a starter if Mathieu walks.

[made random pick in the 6th as we do not have a 6th]

7.225. LB Quay Walker, Georgia -- strongside LB prospect
7.241. CB Storm Duck, North Carolina -- his name tho

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 16071111)

Banking on a WR who's so depending on speed/explosion recovering that speed/explosion is a pretty iffy gamble.

Set aside the fact that you're realistically getting him for 3 years instead of 4 (nobody comes back at 100% in year 1 and if you're not 100% in this league, you're probably not very good), there's a genuine risk that he just goes the Sydney Jones route and never gets all the way back at all.

Granted, Jones was an Achilles vs. an ACL and the history with ACL's is better, but there are still the Phillip Gaines stories as well.

Some guys just don't bounce back and if Williams doesn't, he's barely even rosterable at that point. He's not a guy with size/physicality to fall back on if his explosion doesn't come all the way back.

Originally Posted by Chris Meck (Post 16071812)

Man, if we get the two extra 3rds for EB and Poles this year AND next, that could seriously go a LONG way to not having to do a tear down and eat it cap year if we draft wisely.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 16071905)

We'd spend at least one of them trading up, IMO.

I'll run a mock this afternoon and pretend I have two comp picks at the end of the third and see what happens with it. Should be fun.

I don't think they'll tear down/eat it any time soon. Will keep pushing that and hope that cap escalation lets you catch up.