2023 NFL draft thread

[ChiefThunder 153]

recognize who Wanya lined up against?

 

[xen 1,010,220]

 

[Boone 304]

5 hours ago, Nadlers Quivering Balls said:

Overview

Morris is an athletic pass-setter with a strong inside hand but lacks a desired level of core strength to effectively push back against rush bullies. He’s very average at getting to positioning for back-side cut-off blocks in the run game and struggles to stay connected to sustain blocks due to inconsistent hand placement and drive strength in his lower half. His physical profile and experience starting at both tackle spots should give him a leg up in a camp battle for a swing tackle role.

Strengths

• Former five-star prospect with NFL-caliber traits.
• Pass slides are controlled and gain necessary depth.
• Lands quick, stiff inside hand for early punch points.
• Very smooth and athletic redirecting feet to catch inside counters.
• Works hip to hip on his double teams.
• Accurate radar finding targets as pull blocker.
• Decent acceleration fitting his run blocks.

Weaknesses

• Struggles with pad level and angles in making cut-off blocks.
• Needs to lower his aim and landing zone for hand placement.
• Gets knocked backward by opponents with firm hands.
• Headbutts replace knee bend into contact when pulling in space.
• One-and-done pass punch could use more snatch-and-secure.
• Rarely keeps back flat and chin tucked through the pass rep.

All those weaknesses are coachable technique issues. Should be a good camp battle for RT. At a minimum, we got ourselves a swing tackle. Potentially, we have a new starter in a year or two. Love the pick. 

[mex 65,581]

10 hours ago, Nadlers Quivering Balls said:

From the outside looking in, these picks have been a bit underwhelming. I get it.

I mean yeah... but we are essentially drafting in the round AFTER everyone else. Our 1st is no different than an early second... etc etc so people got to be realistic.

[kkuenn 3,598]

8 hours ago, xen said:

 

Lol. He was a neighborhood friend of my boys. I will never root for the Broncos, but I will root for him.

 

[kkuenn 3,598]

56 minutes ago, mex said:

I mean yeah... but we are essentially drafting in the round AFTER everyone else. Our 1st is no different than an early second... etc etc so people got to be realistic.

We could have traded up to 3 with the cardinals. Give them one of our 7th rounders thrown in.

[kkuenn 3,598]

I hope we take that USC guard in a late round. Give him a year to heal up and learn and then have him ready to take over for whoever when either Thuney or Smith contract comes up.

[kkuenn 3,598]

I would also look to get that Palmer from Nebraska for another WR. Cant have enough speed and give them time to learn too. 

[Holmes4six! 968]

Any good TE left? 

[kkuenn 3,598]

1 minute ago, Holmes4six! said:

Any good TE left? 

TE

Will Mallory

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6'5"239 lbsMiami

9POS RK

111OVR RK

67GRADE

 

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Pre-Draft Analysis

Mallory ran the fastest 40-yard dash of the tight ends at the combine (4.54), and that speed shows up on tape. He makes plays down the seam and accelerates well after the catch. He also extends to pluck passes out of the air without breaking stride, and he has the body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame. Mallory has a good feel for how to attack zone looks, as well. -- Steve Muench

 

 

 

At this point I search sites for positions

 

 

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/bestavailable/_/position/ovr/page/2

 

[kkuenn 3,598]

More TE that are left. You can break it down by positions. 

 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/bestavailable/_/position/te

[SEMO 6,811]

6 minutes ago, Holmes4six! said:

Any good TE left? 

I like Whyle and Kuntz.

[jetlord 10,209]

11 hours ago, dhitter said:

Chiefs obviously preferred Rice over Tillman as both were available. The trade value was basically a wash so to guarantee getting the target? Got no problem with it.

The trade was fair.  The question was whether the Chiefs needed to move up to get Rice and if so, how far.  They must have valued Rice well above the alternatives remaining and had word that another team was about to grab him.  The third round trade was amazing in that a competitor made the deal which could help the Chiefs.  Small potatoes, but the Chiefs did get the O-lineman they needed whether for competition for Niang, back up, or possible starter.  

[Thegoatee 1,780]

Why is TE a need in the draft at this point? Kelce, Fortson, Gray, Bell are all still here, right?

[jetlord 10,209]

7 minutes ago, Thegoatee said:

Why is TE a need in the draft at this point? Kelce, Fortson, Gray, Bell are all still here, right?

Some guys want to replace Kelce with a fifth rounder.  🙂

[SEMO 6,811]

4 minutes ago, Thegoatee said:

Why is TE a need in the draft at this point? Kelce, Fortson, Gray, Bell are all still here, right?

You always keep adding talent, though, right?

Kelce is 33 and they are starting to curb his snaps.  Bell is pretty much another lineman.  Fortson can’t stay healthy.  Will Gray get a second contract?

I am fine if they bring in a developmental guy today.

[kkuenn 3,598]

12 minutes ago, jetlord said:

Some guys want to replace Kelce with a fifth rounder.  🙂

Yeah I mean him being a 3rd rounder himself.....it could never happen. Kittle was a 5th rounder right?

[SEMO 6,811]

Chiefs trade up with minnesota.  5th next year.

[kkuenn 3,598]

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Chamarri Conner

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6'0"202 lbsVirginia Tech

12POS RK

162OVR RK

55GRADE

 

Pre-Draft Analysis

Conner has the foot speed and balance to compete with slot receivers and tight ends in underneath man. He flashes the ability to anticipate routes and break on the ball in time to get his hands on it. He is aggressive running the alley and flashes excellent stopping power as a run defender, but bad angles and failing to wrap up leads to some missed tackles. -- Steve Muench

[SEMO 6,811]

The keep adding corners.

[kkuenn 3,598]

Just now, SEMO said:

The keep adding corners.

If you can push one of last years to depth, is that a bad thing? Also the fact Sneed is in his last year of contract.

[oldtimer 8,686]

had to trade up for him? I dont understand except hedging their bets on Snead maybe?

[SEMO 6,811]

1 minute ago, kkuenn said:

If you can push one of last years to depth, is that a bad thing? Also the fact Sneed is in his last year of contract.

It’s a good thing

[Burpo The Mad Clown 5,556]

1 minute ago, oldtimer said:

had to trade up for him? I dont understand except hedging their bets on Snead maybe?

Yeah, this is a head scratcher 

[kkuenn 3,598]

Just now, oldtimer said:

had to trade up for him? I dont understand except hedging their bets on Snead maybe?

Well they gave up a 5th next year for a 4th this year. I like that. Give up all out 5ths for 4ths now lol.