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AFC West Roundup: Reviewing Each Team’s 2014 NFL Draft

By Josh Michaels

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Jan 4, 2014; Newport Beach, CA, USA; Auburn Tigers cornerback Dee Ford (30) answers questions during Media Day at Newport Beach Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

DRAFT SELECTIONS

  1. OLB, Dee Ford
  2. NO PICK
  3. CB, Phillip Gaines
  4. RB, De’Anthony Thomas
  5. QB, Aaron Murray
  6. OG, Zach Fulton, AND, OT, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
  7. NO PICK

The Chiefs kind of had a puzzling draft, depending on who you talk to about it. Some feel that Dee Ford was a reach and that the Chiefs should have addressed receiver with that pick. In reality, Ford does fill a need and was valued at that spot by two other teams (Philly & Atlanta). Ford can come to KC his first year and not have to be a hero. He’ll face limited double teams and he’ll be able to learn from two of the best at that position.

Phillip Gaines was also a nice pick. He finished 2nd in the nation in pass break ups (18 in 2012) and set a school record at Rice with 38 total pass defended. He doesn’t have a knack for catching interceptions, but his ability to use his long arms and speed make me excited to see this kid play! He isn’t afraid to smack someone either.

The two picks that could end up meaning the most when it’s all said and done are De’Anthony Thomas and Aaron Murray. Thomas is an OW (offensive weapon) meaning he is a jack of all traits. This kid can catch, carry, and return touchdowns at any moment in the game. We’ll see how he does against NFL corners and linebackers but, this kid really excites me for this offense.

Murray could end up being the Chiefs Russel Wilson, says John Gruden. Murray was a highly productive quarterback within a conference that is known for stout defense, AND, everyone raves about how intelligent he is. Personally, I didn’t like this pick at first. I felt like we were set at quarterback and that with only six picks, the Chiefs needed to look else where.

After thinking about it, I’ve come to grips with this draft choice. Quarterback is the most important position in professional sports and if they felt like they might have something in this kid, then why not? The good ol’ “low risk, high reward” cliche.

Kansas City potentially has five starters out of this draft class and if that’s the case, the future looks very bright at one Arrowhead Dr.

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