Friday Morning Cup O’Chiefs

You don’t really think the Denver Broncos are done, do you?

Whether or not the Broncos have pulled their own caboose out of the fire with the trade that went down Thursday for Jay Cutler remains to be seen. There’s no question Denver got a nice package for their cranky quarterback: two first-round picks, a third-round pick and Kyle Orton from the Chicago Bears.

The Broncos would never trade Cutler for Orton straight up, so it’s hard to believe they have him pegged as their quarterback for the future. He’s an insurance policy for 2009.

But now that they have a pair of first round picks – No. 12 and 18 – the Broncos can try to trade up to get Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez or maybe even Josh Freeman. Two of those quarterbacks from the college ranks will be gone by pick No. 12 in the first round on April 25. Quite possibly all three will be taken.

If the Broncos like Stafford and Sanchez especially, then they need to trade up. NFL teams establish the value of picks through a trading chart. They all vary a bit in numerical value. For instance, one chart has the first pick in the draft is worth 3,000 points and the second selection is 2,600 points. The Chiefs choice at No. 3 is worth 2,200 points.

OK, so the Broncos with No. 12 (1,200 points) and 18 (900), that’s a total of 2,100 points. Throw in that third-round pick the Broncos got from Chicago (195) and you’ve got 2,295 points.

That would land them right in the Chiefs neighborhood at the third pick.

Would that get the attention of Chiefs GM Scott Pioli? If the Chiefs are looking for as many bodies as possible, that would give them two more of the top 79 picks, or four in all.

Ordinarily, a trade within the division would never happen. But then, who would have believed the Broncos would run their 25-year old quarterback out of town because he threw a hissy fit? It would depend on what type of evaluation Pioli and company have made of Stafford or Sanchez. If they don’t think they are franchise quarterbacks, then it wouldn’t matter if Denver drafted them. If they thought one of them was a future star, you sure wouldn’t want to facilitate a deal that means you face him twice a year.

The only way this Cutler trade can go down as good for the Broncos depends on what they make of these draft choices from the Bears. It has nothing to do with Orton; he was a throw in for the Broncos, a throw away for the Bears. Here are the numbers of these two guys:

QB

G/S

Att

Cmp

%

Yds

TD

INT

Record

Cutler

37/37

1,220

762

62.5

9,024

54

37

17-20

Orton

33/33

913

505

55.3

5,319

30

27

21-12

The most interesting of those stats is the last column. Despite the fact he wasn’t creating much excitement in Chicago with the Bears, Orton’s record as a starting quarterback is nine games over .500. Cutler is three games under .500.

Maybe Orton flourishes under the coaching of Josh McDaniels and becomes productive, while continuing to lead his team to victories. That would be a big added bonus for the Broncos.

But I just don’t think the Broncos are done dealing. There’s got to be another part of this to wipe the egg off their face from giving up a talented, under contract, 25-year old quarterback.

Me thinks there’s more to come

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING MILE HIGH AND IN THE WINDY CITY

Denver Post’s Woody Paige talked with John Elway: “Jay’s a great talent. I think he can really play the game and has a chance to be a great quarterback in his career,” Elway said. “But they went so far down the road, and I guess there was no turning back.”  MORE

Denver Post’s Dave Krieger warns Broncos fans about mediocrity:
The past five Super Bowl champion quarterbacks are Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger and Tom Brady. Franchise quarterbacks all. It’s been done twice in recent years by mediocre quarterbacks - Brad Johnson and Trent Dilfer - but they played with two of the best defenses in NFL history. The Broncos will not be accused of that anytime soon. The only important question now is whether Josh McDaniels understands this.   MORE

Chicago Sun-Times’ Rick Telander on the shock and awe of deal: Excuse me while I climb back into my chair and pour myself a dose of settle-down powders. This is quite simply the biggest trade in Bears history, and it’s enough to make an entire city faint. It’s basically this: former Bears starter Orton plus a couple of first-round picks for a fiery, talented guy who became angry and petulant when his team dared to express offseason interest in New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel.  MORE

Chicago Tribune’s Rick Morrissey warns Bears fans: If Jay Cutler doesn’t raise red flags, Bears fans, you are color blind. From all appearances and indications, he has the maturity level of larva. Two weeks ago, he demanded the Broncos trade him. On Wednesday, he said he had wanted to stay with the Broncos all along. On Friday, I’m guessing he will say he’s ecstatic about the Bears and deep-dish pizza. This is exactly the kind of steely resolve you want in your huddle, isn’t it?  MORE

HEARD AT THE COURTHOUSE/JAILHOUSE

Donte Stallworth was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter on Thursday in Miami. The Cleveland Browns receiver posted $200,000 bond and was released from the Miami-Dade County jail at noon. He walked out of the building holding his mother’s hand. “I have full confidence and faith in the legal system,” Stallworth told reporters. On the morning of March 14, Stallworth was driving his Bentley on the MacArthur Causeway in Miami and struck and killed Mario Reyes who was crossing the street. His blood-alcohol level tested out at .126 according to blood tests. As part of his bond, Stallworth is allowed to live only in Florida and Ohio. He cannot have alcohol and is subject to random testing. He has a curfew between midnight and six a.m. and his driving privileges were suspended.

Travis Henry, has worked out a plea agreement on federal drug charges. Right now, he’s scheduled to enter his guilty plea on April 16. He was charged with conspiracy to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine. Prosecutors in Montana allege Henry and his co-defendant plotted to supply at least five kilograms of cocaine to customers in the Billings area. They were arrested in an undercover operation after a traffic stop in Montana led to the arrest of an associate.

Michael Vick has a job in construction when he gets out of prison, according to a lawyer who spoke in bankruptcy court on Thursday in Newport News, Virginia. Vick appeared in court to explain to a judge how he plans to handle his financial problems. His attorney said he has a 40-hour per week job waiting for him with a construction company.

MOVEMENT AND SIGNINGS ON NFL ROSTERS

BEARS – signed T Orlando Pace (St. Louis).

CARDINALS – signed FB Dan Kreider (Pittsburgh).

RAVENS – restricted free agent S Dwan Landry signed tender offer.

SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY …

Born on April 3, 1982 in Los Gatos, California was DE Jared Scot Allen. Selected by the Chiefs in the fourth-round of the 2004 NFL Draft, Allen played four seasons with the Chiefs (2004-07), appearing in 61 games and contributing 43 sacks. Allen was traded last year to Minnesota, where he had 14.5 sacks for the Vikings.

Born on April 3, 1954 in Chicago was RB Mike Pruitt. He played 11 seasons in the NFL, with his last two coming in a Chiefs uniform (1985-86). He appeared in 25 games, with 23 starts. Pruitt ran 244 times for 814 yards and four touchdowns and caught 15 passes for 99 yards. He played the first nine years of his career with Cleveland.

Hall of Fame blocker Jim Parker was born on April 3, 1934 in Macon, Georgia. Parker played 11 seasons with the Baltimore Colts (1957-1967), appearing in 135 games. Many of the game’s historians call him the greatest blocker in the history of the game. He played tackle in his first six seasons and then moved to guard in his final five years with the Colts, earning eight selections to the Pro Bowl and 10 All-Pro selections, missing only in his final season. Parker earned Hall of Fame induction in his first year eligible for the honor in 1973. That made him the first offensive lineman to be elected to the Hall in his initial season of eligibility.

Born on April 3, 1949 in Brooklyn was DT-DE Lyle
Alzado
(right). He played 15 seasons in the NFL, most of those in the AFC West with Denver (1971-78) and the Los Angeles Raiders (1982-85). He also played three seasons for the Cleveland Browns. In all, he appeared in 196 games.


43 Responses to “Friday Morning Cup O’Chiefs”

  • April 3, 2009  - tm1946 says:

    I do not care what you say but that is funny…..Just imagine two Denver first round picks for our third. If the fates only knew.


  • April 3, 2009  - Rip 'em a new one says:

    Put all the numbers and logic up that you want, it still doesn’t compute for KC and Denver to cooperate on a trade between the two teams. If Denver really wants one of the top two QBs, my guess is they’ll be approaching St Louis with a full court press mindset even if it costs them 400 more value points to put in the package as opposed to trying to work a deal with the Chiefs.


  • April 3, 2009  - colby says:

    No one uses that value chart anymore Bob. They threw that “1st pick is worth 3000 points” crap out the window three years ago. Now it’s more about doing what’s best for the team, not rigidly standing by some dusty chart.

    I good read to be sure, but assuming the Broncos were to make a trade with us (which won’t happen) a 12 and an 18 are more than enough compensation for a 3.


  • April 3, 2009  - colby says:

    Note - That last line should be “A good read” not “I good read”.


  • April 3, 2009  - Merwin says:

    I have to agree, they will try not to deal with a division opponent. Why would they want to help us to get better, anymore then why would we help them out. It will be interesting to see if the Chiefs hold pat with the number three pick or trade down for more picks, as well as what do the Broncos do with their top two picks. It should be some interesting times from now till draft day.


  • April 3, 2009  - Scott says:

    I was fairly surprised that Chicago traded for Cutler. Orton isn’t a “superstar” by any means…but he was getting the job done. Seems like the Bears gave up an awful lot for a player they weren’t in desperate need for.

    Denver has some serious draft picks now. I don’t really like the way this is shaping up.


  • April 3, 2009  - Redcoater says:

    Ok let’s twist it one step futher. Donkeys trade with Rams to make sure they get #1 or #2 Qb, this is if the Lions take one with the #1 pick. The Rams want to make sure and replace OP on the line and the #1 tackle is still on the board. They could trade both picks to KC for the #3 spot. But the question is what is left for us at the #12 and #18 picks when we get them. Curry will be gone by then if he’s not gone at #3. As well what if Denver trades with the thought of picking us Garcia or someone and then uses the high pick to take Curry. I dread I even thought that…

    I.P.W.T.
    T.R.53


  • April 3, 2009  - Scott says:

    I don’t know that I see Denver going after a QB in the draft. Orton is a solid guy. Could start…or be #2. Simms is kind of a wild card. He could be a good QB, if given the chance. And he never has really been given that chance. They could very easily “make due” with what they have for this year, and wait until next year when the QB picks are better…and use the two first round picks this year for Defensive players.

    Just a thought.


  • April 3, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    Well orton was playing on a team that is RUN first, defensive ball. They didn’t have to rely on the QB, now they have a QB that can throw the ball around the field, I can only imagine what their offense is going to look like next year. They possibly just won the NFC if there defense doesn’t slip anymore then it did last year.

    Orton may end up a decent QB in the McDaniels offensive system, he seems well suited for the short passes and throws to the RB, since that was his best receiver last year (Forte)…


  • April 3, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    Yea who know’s what the Broncos are going to do with their picks. That would suck if they were to trade down and get Curry, but at the same time the chiefs at that point should trade up and get Everette Brown and an OG…


  • April 3, 2009  - colby says:

    Curry sounds just like Derrick Johnson did when he was coming out of Texas. An excellent all around LB who did everything well. DJ was slated to go 3rd overall to Cleveland but went into a freefall all the way to us at 15. Why? Maybe because pass rushers ruled in the 2005 draft with Merriman and Ware surprisingly getting selected before DJ even though they were more “raw”.

    Let’s not lose our minds if the Chiefs don’t draft Aaron Curry. I’m not convinced that he’s the best LB in this class. The Chiefs need help on the DL, a pass rusher in particular, another good OT, and a speed receiver to go along with their big receiver (Bowe) and slot receiver (Engram).

    Forget about Curry, trade down, and fill multiple needs on the draft’s first day.


  • April 3, 2009  - Scott says:

    I agree with Colby…pretty much.

    Problem is, I’m not sure anyone will be willing to trade with us for the #3 pick. There just aren’t that many “spectacular” picks up at the top this year. I still think the only way anyone will trade with us for the #3 pick is if Stafford falls to us.

    I could be wrong, though. It’s happened once or twice.

    Pioli will have something up his sleeve on draft day, though. I have no doubt on that. We’ll just have to wait and see what it is.


  • April 3, 2009  - Rip 'em a new one says:

    Colby, I’ve shared the same position as your statement on Curry vs Derrick Johnson which is an apt comparison. If Curry is really that good, how did he end up at Wake Forest in the first place? OK, he might be a late developer.

    Still, the specter of the 2005 draft and DJ falling down the board still causes me concern with the Curry candidacy for many similar reasons. Another area of concern is Curry’s short shuttle time being pedestrian at best, meaning he has rare straight line speed, but is not all that quick to the ball or the QB.


  • April 3, 2009  - Uncuffed says:

    happy birthday jared!


  • April 3, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    DUMB ASSES!
    Curry ain’t the one, who the hell in their right mind drafts a mlb with the third overall pick in the draft?!!
    All you idiots with a hard on for Curry are going to be scratching your nutts when he’s the guy sitting in the draft room as pick after pick is announced.


  • April 3, 2009  - Scott says:

    Yes, Annonymous…yes.

    All of the experts who have Curry going high are wrong. All of the fans who have Curry going high are wrong. The GM’s and Coaches of the teams working Curry out are wrong. Everyone who says he’s the top LB in the draft is wrong.

    Only YOU, with your infinite wisdom know the truth.


  • April 3, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    March 31, 2009 - Anonymous says:

    Drafting a lb @ number 3 overall, with no history of being a pass rusher would be stupid! Why?! You can find guys like Curry (big motor, great tackler, no coverage skills and not a dominant pass rusher)in rounds 2,3 or 4. Sounds like a MLB to me, and you dumb asses want to draft him with the third overall pick?!!?? PLEASEEEEEEE!!!!!!!


  • April 3, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    March 31, 2009 - Anonymous says:

    Any of the three lbs from USC COULD be every bit as good as Curry COULD be! The kid out of Ohio St is another guy that COULD be a dominant defender. And you can bet your man crush on Curry, that there will be a couple of guys that are drafted in the latter rounds that make the Pro Bowl, and become an All Pro at lb.
    So you idiots go for the big name guy that happens to play a position of need. With only one starting caliber lb on the roster, Vrabel, I can see where the uneducated would have a knee jerk reaction, but I’m certain Haley and Pioli wont be so short sighted, er stupid!


  • April 3, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    March 31, 2009 - anonymous says:

    Now that the Chiefs have traded away their second round pick, it doesn’t take a Bio Engineer to understand that the best possible move would be to trade down, but that’s not going to happen, not with this years talent pool.
    Detroit may take Curry, that would be par for the course, Stafford or the Tackle out of Virginia, Monroe, or Jason Smith. The Rams will take Crabtree.

    So the Chiefs should draft either Jason Smith or Monroe if they have their choice of the two, all the better.


  • April 3, 2009  - Anonymous says:

    March 31, 2009 - says:

    And if by the remotest chance I’m wrong about the ineptitude of Detroit and the Rams, and they actually screw things up with blind luck and both tackles are gone, and the Chiefs are serious about making the transition to a 3-4 then the Chiefs will take Raji!


  • April 3, 2009  - Scott says:

    Hey Annonymous…Is that the same Raji that failed his drug test at the Combine?

    Yeah…good choice!


  • April 3, 2009  - jim lloyd says:

    Denver is going to have so many new people by the end of pre season they will be triming the roster and cutting a lot of good talent— I feel sorry for guys that are going to get lost in the wind and have what it takes , other teams may miss them also because of being cut .
    If I was a player — no Denver and they did’nt youst to be that way .
    San Deigo lost it when the fired Marty at the top of his game , Oakland—– well that’s daily .
    It’s NOT what you do , its what you DON’T do .


  • April 3, 2009  - jt says:

    Hey anonymous since you are all seeing all knowing. You surly know that Raji flunk his drug test at the combine . I don’t see the chiefs drafting a player that high ( in more ways than one ) with problems . I thought you or hope where gone no such luck . Dam


  • April 3, 2009  - Redcoater says:

    Well with us still not knowing the main defensive scheme we will be running it leaves lots of possibles. I would be happy with trading down, picking up a DE or rushing outside LB. If we get second pick out of the trade I would think a neither tackle or maybe a fast WR to pair with bowe. Sure managed to get anonymous fired up for friday though. Cant wait tell RED FRIDAY!

    I.P.W.T.
    T.R.53


  • April 3, 2009  - Scott says:

    I think there’s one thing some people fail to take into consideration when talking draft picks.

    Coachability. Can this player be coached? Can he learn something new? Can he do something a little different than he did in College ball? Improve and expand his abilites? Adapt? Or has this player pretty much reached the peak of his capabilities?

    Just because a guy like Curry isn’t known as a pass rusher from his College days…doesn’t mean he couldn’t be developed into one, with proper coaching. (Just an example)


  • April 3, 2009  - True Red & Gold says:

    I have never had a good feeling about Curry. Maybe I just don’t think Pioli will make the selection, I am not sure what it is. I do think this is a hard Draft to predict. There are a half a dozen guys that we could end up drafting. None of which are truly worth a #3 pick, which is what makes it so hard to figure who that guy will be. So many fans get sucked in on the guy that all the so called professional analyst say is the number one guy. I don’t doubt the talent of Curry but I don’t believe he is the safest pick either.


  • April 3, 2009  - SG says:

    > c’mon guys…is Curry a better player than DT was for us in 1989? Is he better than Merriman or Ware? Just because you have a need doesn’t mean you fill it at #3 overall (they call that decision-making a “reach”). I guess just because our LB corps has stunk it up the past year or two means we should be obliged to lock up those millions in salary cap room there too.

    I don’t see us dropping in the draft beyond #10. Someone should pay close attention to the O-Linemen that we’re evaluating…Another tackle and possibly another guard could come into the stable in April.

    THE RIGHT 53 (22) 2009

    “From Pioli we (should) expect more!”


  • April 3, 2009  - SG says:

    Nobody’s said this so far…what about how Cleveland made a deal a year or two ago to get Brady Quinn using the “player to be named later” option?

    Could we be sitting there looking to deal with a team who’ll maybe give us a mid-to-late #1 this year, a #2 or #3 this year…and maybe a #1 or #2 next year? Obviously everyone will look at Philly at #21/#28…what about the Jets at #17, Tampa at #19? And nobody has said a thing about that team right below us at #4 (Seattle)…

    If Phil Savage who’s now unemployed has been able to make that sort of move, do you think someone else isn’t thinking of it now?


  • April 3, 2009  - Rin Tin TIn says:

    And now Pioli has re-affirmed that Todd’s the man! Draft the tackle from Virginia Eugene Monroe. He’d fit good opposite side of Albert. You’ve gotta remember that they played together in college.

    GO CHIEFS!!!

    ~In Pioli We Trust~


  • April 3, 2009  - colby says:

    Lots of good points today. While I don’t necessarily want Raji like anonymous does, I stand along with him and anyone else who isn’t keen on the idea of taking Curry at pick 3.

    SG makes an interesting point. What about trading down one spot with Seattle? If they are sold on Curry or an OT or one of the two QBs (whoever falls to 3 basically) and they’re afraid of us taking said player or trading down with a team that will take said player, perhaps they’ll move one spot up. The Browns did it in 2004 with Detroit. Cleveland traded (correct me if I’m wrong) a 2nd rounder to move up from 7 to 6 to get Kellen Winslow Jr. The Lions then picked up WR Roy Williams. Maybe the best first round Millen ever had.

    What if Seattle offered a 3rd this year? Or a 4th rounder this year and a 3rd in 2010? Or a 6th this year and a 2nd in 2010? Any of those combos would be a solid haul to move down one spot. Heck, we could move down from pick 4 after that if there still wasn’t a player the Chiefs like at that point. Pioli has a history of picking up picks in the following year’s draft for bargain basement prices. Let’s prepare for that possibility as well.


  • April 3, 2009  - colby says:

    Just a quick add on, let’s not over value pick 3. I doubt Pioli will. Teams demanding WAY too much to trade down are the teams that don’t get deals done. That’s the precise reason why people think it’s much harder to trade down than it really is. I’d love to see the Chiefs start stockpiling picks for next year. Then they have the flexibility every year (like the Pats) to move up or down at their leisure. I personally love the scenario I dreamed up above where they move down one spot with Seattle for a 6th this year (not a huge gain this year) and a nice juicy, undervalued 2nd NEXT year.

    Thoughts?


  • April 3, 2009  - Scott says:

    It will be interesting, Colby. Has Pioli ever had a pick this high? I doubt it…since NE has been such a good team in the last decade. So, he’s probably in uncharted territory. I bet he pulls something off, though.


  • April 3, 2009  - Kevin B. says:

    So would it have been stupid to take Ray Lewis at #3 at middle linebacker Anonymous? I don’t think it is crazy to take a pick that high but I would like to see us trade down.


  • April 3, 2009  - colby says:

    Kevin B. says:

    “So would it have been stupid to take Ray Lewis at #3 at middle linebacker Anonymous?”

    No, but there’s no guarantee that Curry is Ray Ray Jr. Also, Ray Ray was a late 1st round pick himself, not a top 5. Not saying teams shouldn’t take chances on players they really like, but the Chiefs have to be absolutely convinced that Curry is worth it if they take him that high and pay him all that cash.

    Note- If Curry is taken at pick 3, he’ll get a contract bigger than Ray Ray got this year. Bigger than Bart Scott’s contract as well. Keep that in mind as well.


  • April 3, 2009  - SG says:

    colby, you hint at the other chief strategy KC might take…multiple deals…i like the idea of pioli getting a lot of picks. somehow i think he might have better talent getting good players than king carl was. why didn’t we fire carl and herm last year right after the jared allen trade and let pioli wheel and deal in last year’s draft??


  • April 3, 2009  - SG says:

    Who else might want to move into the 3-slot to get a guy like Crabtree…what about someone wanting Curry?


  • April 3, 2009  - arrowhead1978 says:

    Scott, didn’t all of the gm’s, coaches, analysts and fans have Glenn Dorsey as the best defensive player last year?? I mean what he did last year wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t great. So I guess some of the people that said all this stuff last year could be wrong and the same goes for everyone this year..


  • April 3, 2009  - colby says:

    I can see Cincy (pick 6) wanting Crabtree. Oakland and Jacksonville (picks 7-8) would love him too I’m sure.

    Can’t see the Chiefs and Raiders trading though….


  • April 3, 2009  - John says:

    Scott, NE picked 10th only last year. They picked sixth in 2001 - the Patriots under Pioli were always good at getting their hands on picks earlier than the ones they’d get themselves. Pioli was also Director of Pro Personnel for the Jets when they picked eighth in 1997.

    So… no, Pioli has never picked earlier. But he’s been in the neighborhood before.


  • April 3, 2009  - DAVE. H. says:

    Rajii is a doper, and what everyone keeps forgetting this is a business. Denver signed Chris Simms to three times the money that Cutler is making, then they entertained a trade deal without talking to Cutler first. I am not a Cutler or Denver fan, in fact I am overjoyed by this letdown. But at the same time Cutler just maneuvered a big pay raise, which is what this is all about. You watch he will get one of the biggest contacts for a QB in history. You cant blame a player for out businessing a franchise that would have kicked him to the curb like so much trash. Thats why we have Cassel, maybe his talent level is about 10% under Cutler but his intangibles will more than make up for that!!!!!!!!! GO CHIEFS……….


  • April 3, 2009  - Rin Tin TIn says:

    I’m tellin’ you all. THE CHIEFS NEED TO DRAFT THE TACKLE FROM VIRGINIA EUGENE MONROE. In my opinion, next to Jason Smith outta Baylor, Monroe has the highest draft stock of any other o-lineman. If he plays as well as Albert did his rookie season, we could potentially have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL in ‘09. Also, enough talk about drafting a quarterback or Chris Simms. We’ve got a potential franchise QB in Matt Cassel. WE don’t need another BACKUP (i.e. Brodie Croyle). This guy looks like the next Rich Gannon. If we had kept Gannon, who knows where we might’ve ended up right now. *sight* just another King Carl mistake. I would’ve had a good job for him after he was fired by the Chiefs : GO ON A FREAKIN BURGER KING COMMERCIAL. Get it? King Carl? lol.


  • April 4, 2009  - Niblick says:

    It may come down to Curry vs Monroe on who we draft. We have needs in both places. I lean a little bit more toward Curry, just based on the fact that most of the draft gurus say he is the best player in the draft. Monroe is close. Hopefully this is where Pioli will shine and make the right choice.


  • April 4, 2009  - ObscureDave says:

    Actually, the Patriots had the seventh pick last year (via trade, obviously) and then traded down to the tenth where they picked up Jarod Mayo, defensive rookie of the year. Pioli knows how to work the system. I believe that with the current rise in the stock of Sanchez, Pioli may have some excellent offers for #3. I won’t be surprised if he then made a second trade down after that. I hope they don’t drop any farther than the eighth pick though.
    I also wonder how much priority he will place at this moment in garnering picks from future years. Later for certain, but now he may be feeling pressure to deliver wins ASAP. Who knows?


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