How good is the KC draft class?

That question will be asked a lot over the next 3 to 5 years. This draft class has the potential to be the foundation for rebuilding the Chiefs back to their winning days of the 90's. They got what many declare as the best defensive player in the draft, and the best offensive guard. It's always a good thing to get the best at a particular position, or side of the ball, and the Chiefs were lucky enough to get two of those. Looking at their other selections, I think the Chiefs are beginning to get ready for life after Tony. That's the only explination I can come up with for drafting two Tight Ends. They did get an underrated Cornerback in Brandon Flowers, and in my opionion, Jamaal Charles was an absolute steal in the 3rd round. As long as he doesn't suffer from the Texas RB jinx that has seemed to hit hard over the past decade, he could produce, and put a little pressure on LJ. Drafting Will Franklin as a Reciever was a good move for KC. Local guy from Mizzou, that will have the backing of the fans. Hopefully KC will go out on the free agency market, get another O-Lineman, and another Secondary player to kind of fill any holes the draft couldn't.

As far as my prediction, I was a bit off. However, I was not expecting Dorsey to drop that far. I figured McFadden would be the odd man out through the top 4 picks, and the Chiefs would wisely pass on him. Still, KC went out and used their first round picks to fill their most important needs. There was talk about the New Orleans Saints wanting to trade up with KC, and offering them an addition second round pick this year, and NO's first round pick next year. At first I thought KC should take that trade. A second year of two first round picks would be huge, especially if the Saints struggle again. I think KC would have taken the trade had Dorsey been selected in the top 4. There was no one left in the top 6 or 7 that KC really needed, and there wouldn't have been enough justification for drafting another O-Lineman in the top five. Instead drafting Dorsey was the right thing to do. The guy is an award winning college football player, and seems to have the charisma to get in the good graces of fans. Plus, I'm just guessing, but those Dorsey repica jersey's will be flying off the shelves later this summer, and that would not have happened had KC gone with an O-lineman that early.

All in all KC might have had the best draft class, when looking back over the weekend. Obviously that'll change once these guys get signed, go to camp, and have to produce on the field. Carl Peterson has seemed to have the knack of drafting busts on the defensive front, but Dorsey is a lot more polished of a prospect than Eric Downing, Ryan Sims, Eddie Freeman, and Junior Siavii. However Tamba Hali has turned into a solid D-Lineman so far, and hopeuflly playing next to a guy like Dorsey will allow Hali to improve even more.

Now comes the hard part of signing all these guys. Obviously the players drated in the 3rd through 7th rounds will be relatively easy to sign. Also, most O-Lineman are relatively easy on the negotiations, and I don't think a second round pick will have much clout when it comes to any potential holdouts. That leaves Dorsey as the only one to worry about. I'm sure Chiefs fans want this guy signed and in KC garb ASAP. However it doesn't work that way. Peterson will have to wait and see what happens with the guys drafted between 10-15, and then decide what type of signing bonus and contract Dorsey deserves. However, with Peterson's and Herm Edward's idea of a youth movement, I have a feeling Dorsey will be signed relatively quickly.

Also, I'd like to give a shout out to Xavier Omon from Northwest Missouri State. He became the fourth Bearcat to be drafted, and went to the Buffalo Bills in round 6. He's built like a 3rd down back or maybe even a fullback. He's got great strength and vision. Only thing he lacks is that initial burst of speed that could cause him trouble at the pro level. Still, he's got the right attitude, and should really impress the coaches at Buffalo.