2018 NFL DRAFT: Team Needs: 2017 AFC Playoff Teams (JAX, NE, BUF, PIT, KC, TEN)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (10-6)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 29, 61, 93
Head Coach/Executive VP of Football Operations/GM:
Doug Marrone/Tom Coughlin/David Caldwell
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Nathaniel Hackett/West Coast Balanced/Stretch Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Style: Todd Wash/4-3 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 4th 104.2 (19th) 273.8 (3rd)
Defense 5th 105.8 (9th) 201.1 (7th)
Defense 5th 105.8 (9th) 201.1 (7th)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
DE: Calais Campbell-17.5
CB: Jalen Ramsey-6.37 (rookie contract)
WLB: Telvin Smith-11.81
CB: AJ Bouye-15.5
LG: Andrew Norwell (NEW)-5.0
LG: Andrew Norwell (NEW)-5.0
C: Brandon Linder-9.4
DT: Malik Jackson-15.5
DT: Malik Jackson-15.5
RB: Leonard Fournette-6.17 (rookie contract)
DE: Yannick Ngakoue-0.95 (rookie contract)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Blake Bortles-Solid Game Manager
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
RDE: Calais Campbell-All Pro-14.5 sacks, 93.5
WLB: Tevin Smith-All Pro-102 tackles, 90.5
LDT: Malik Jackson-near Elite-8 sacks, 86.4
LDE: : Yannick Ngakoue-2016 3rd RD-Good near Elite-12 sacks, 83.6
WLB: Tevin Smith-All Pro-102 tackles, 90.5
LDT: Malik Jackson-near Elite-8 sacks, 86.4
LDE: : Yannick Ngakoue-2016 3rd RD-Good near Elite-12 sacks, 83.6
SLB: Myles Jack-2016 2nd RD-Good-90 tackles, 83.4
NT: Marcell Dareus-Good-79.7, 2 sacks
NT: Arby Jones-Average/Good-77.0
NT: Arby Jones-Average/Good-77.0
MLB: Blair Brown-2017 5th RD-70.8
DE: Dante Fowler-Average-8 sacks, 53.1
DE: Dante Fowler-Average-8 sacks, 53.1
DE: Dawuane Smoot-2017 3rd RD-54.5
DT: Eli Ankou-2017 Undrafted-59.9
DT: Eli Ankou-2017 Undrafted-59.9
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
LCB: Jalen Ramsey-2016 #5 pick-All Pro-3 INT, 17 PD, 91.8
RCB: AJ Bouye-All Pro-6 INT, 18 PD, 88.0
S: Barry Church-Good-74 tackles, 4 INT, 83.2
S: Tashaun Gipson-Good-64 tackles, 4 INT, 81.4
Slot CB: Jalen Myrick-2017 7th RD
Slot CB: DJ Hayden-50.7
Slot CB: DJ Hayden-50.7
O-LINE:
LG: Andrew Norwell (NEW)-All Pro-88.8
C: Brandon Linder-Elite-84.7
C: Brandon Linder-Elite-84.7
LT: Cam Robinson-2017 2nd RD-Solid as a Rookie
RT: Jeremy Parnell-Average-79.0
RT: Jeremy Parnell-Average-79.0
RG: AJ Cann-Average-68.0 (3 year average)
OT: Josh Wells-56.5
G: Chris Reed-44.0
G: Chris Reed-44.0
G/C: Tyler Shatley-41.7
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
RB: Leonard Fournette-2017 #4 overall pick
Good as a Rookie-1342/10/46 rec
WR: Marqise Lee-Average-56/702-3
WR: Keelan Cole-2017 Undrafted-42/748/3
WR: Dede Westbrook-2017 4th RD-27/339/1
RB: TJ Yeldon-Solid backup-477/2/30 rec
TE: Austin Seferian Jenkins (NEW)-Average at best-50/357/3
WR: Donte Moncrief (NEW)-Average at best-26/391/2
NEEDS:
Good as a Rookie-1342/10/46 rec
WR: Marqise Lee-Average-56/702-3
WR: Keelan Cole-2017 Undrafted-42/748/3
WR: Dede Westbrook-2017 4th RD-27/339/1
RB: TJ Yeldon-Solid backup-477/2/30 rec
TE: Austin Seferian Jenkins (NEW)-Average at best-50/357/3
WR: Donte Moncrief (NEW)-Average at best-26/391/2
NEEDS:
TE: This is a very good TE class and Bortles could use another pass catcher in short yardage situations.
Slot CB: Aaron Colvin was the most underrated player on the defense, his loss will hurt.
Slot CB: Aaron Colvin was the most underrated player on the defense, his loss will hurt.
RG: Cann is going to be a free agent after this year and is average at best.
WR Depth
LB Depth
Backup QB
RG: AJ Cann
RB: TJ Yeldon
WR: Donte Moncrief
WR: Donte Moncrief
OT: Josh Wells
G/C: Tyler Shatley
IDEAL DRAFT:
First Round and Second Best OL or TE Available
Will Hernandez-G-UTEP
6-2/348
Isaiah Wynn-G-Georgia
6-2/313
Orlando Brown-RT/G-Oklahoma
6-8/360
Mike Gesicki-TE-Penn St
6-4/247
Hayden Hurst-TE-South Carolina
6-4/250
Mark Andrews-TE-Oklahoma
6-5/256
Dallas Goedert-TE-South Dakota St
6-5/255
Third Round-Best Defender Available
6-2/348
Isaiah Wynn-G-Georgia
6-2/313
Orlando Brown-RT/G-Oklahoma
6-8/360
Mike Gesicki-TE-Penn St
6-4/247
Hayden Hurst-TE-South Carolina
6-4/250
Mark Andrews-TE-Oklahoma
6-5/256
Dallas Goedert-TE-South Dakota St
6-5/255
Third Round-Best Defender Available
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (13-3)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 23, 31, 43, 63, 95
Head Coach/GM: Bill Belicheck is both
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Josh McDaniels/Spread/Hybrid
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
VACANT
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 2nd 118.1 (10th) 276.1 (2nd)
Defense 28th 114.8 (19th) 251.2 (29th)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
QB: Tom Brady-22.0
TE: Rob Gronkowski-11.9
FS: Devin McCourty-10.9
CB: Stephon Gilmore-12.5
LB: Dont'a Hightower-8.5
RT: Marcus Cannon-5.8
DE: Trey Flowers-2.04 (rookie contract)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Tom Brady-Greatest QB Ever/2017 NFL MVP
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
MLB: Dont'a Hightower-near Elite when healthy, Injured most of 2017
RDE: Trey Flowers-Elite-87.0, 6.5 sacks, 62 tackles
LDE: Adrian Clayborn (NEW)-Good-85.5
DT: Malcolm Brown-Good-83.3
NT: Danny Shelton (NEW)-Good-81.5
SLB: Kyle Van Noy-Average-73 tackles, 5.5 sacks
WLB: Elandon Roberts-Below Average-67 tackles
DT/DE: Lawrence Guy-Average-76.6
DE: Deatrich Wise Jr.-2017 4th RD-51.5, 5 sacks
DE: Derek Rivers-2017 3rd RD
DT: Alan Branch-67.7
DT: Adam Butler-52.3
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
CB: Stephon Gilmore-Elite-88.1
FS: Devin McCourty-Elite-85.2 (3 year average)
SS: Patrick Chung-Good-83.4 (2 year average)
CB: Jason McCourty (NEW)-Good-3 INT, 83.9
S: Duron Harmon-Good/Average-80.2
CB: Jonathan Jones-Average-76.4
O-LINE:
RT: Marcus Cannon-Good-83.6 (2 year average)
RG: Shaq Mason-Good-82.6 (2 year average)
C: David Andrews-Good-81.8
LG: Joe Thuney-2016 3rd RD/Good-79.0
OT: LaAdrian Waddle-Below Average-47.5
OT: Antonio Garcia-2017 3rd RD
C/G: Ted Karras-2016 6th RD-68.4
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
TE: Rob Gronkowski-All Pro-69/1084/8
Scat RB: James White-Good in role-600/3/56 rec
WR: Julian Edelman-Good/Injured all of 2017
WR: Chris Hogan-Good/Injured half of 2017
Power RB: Rex Burkhead-Average-518/8/30 rec
WR: Jordan Matthews (NEW)
WR: Malcolm Mitchell-2016 4th RD/Injured all of 2017
WR: Phillip Dorsett-Below Average
Power RB: Jeremy Hill (NEW)
NEEDS:
LT: Longtime starter Nate Solder left to become the highest paid lineman in the league. Neither Garcia nor Waddle is a proven starter.
LB: Hightower is one of the better LBs in the NFL, but the rest of the core is average at best.
Young Impact DB: The starters are great but are starting to show signs of age. With 4 picks in the top 63, they should invest in a young DB
Backup QB: They probably won't find another Jimmy G, but they would be wise to use one of their first 3 picks on a young signal caller
DL Depth
OL Depth
2019 FREE AGENTS:
DE: Trey Flowers
LG: Shaq Mason
WR: Chris Hogan
WR: Jordan Matthews
OT: LaAdrian Waddle
IDEAL DRAFT:
DE: Trey Flowers
LG: Shaq Mason
WR: Chris Hogan
WR: Jordan Matthews
OT: LaAdrian Waddle
IDEAL DRAFT:
First Round:
Mason Rudolph-QB-OK St.
6-4/229
Lamar Jackson-QB-Louisville
6-3/200
Lamar Jackson-QB-Louisville
6-3/200
Mike McGlinchey-OT-ND
6-8/309
Kolton Miller-OT-UCLA
6-9/309
Rashaan Evans-LB-Alabama
6-2/232
Second Round/Third Round
Best DB Available, QB if they miss on Rudolph/Jackson, RB
NEEDS:
Courtland Sutton-WR-SMU
6-4/215
Frank Ragnow-C-Arkansas
6-5/307
BUFFALO BILLS (9-7)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 12, 22, 53, 56, 65, 96
Head Coach/GM: Sean McDermott/Brandon Beane
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Brian Daboll (NEW)/Vertical, will be Run Heavy due to personnel
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Leslie Frazier/4-3 Cover 2 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 29th 126.1 (7th) 176.6 (31st)
Defense 25th 124.6 (28th) 230.5 (20th)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
RB: LeSean McCoy-8.95
DE: Jerry Hughes-10.4
CB: TreDavious White-2.29 (rookie contract)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
AJ McCarron-Unproven as starter
Nathan Peterman-2017 5th RD-Horrible in one game as a starter
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN
RDE: Jerry Hughes-Good-4 sacks, 85.0
DT: Kyle Williams-Good/Average-79.7
DT: Star Lotulelei (NEW)-Average
LDE: Shaq Lawson-2016 #19 pick-4 sacks, 64.4
WLB: Matt Milano-2017 5th RD-72.2
SLB: Lorenzo Alexander-Average-3 sacks, 64.7
DT: Adolphus Washington-2016 3rd RD-47.7
MLB: Tanner Vallejo-2017 6th RD-64.8
DE/OLB: Trent Murphy (NEW)-Injured in 2017
LB: Ramon Humbler-39.2
DEFENSIVE BACKS
LCB: Tre'Davious White-2017 #27 pick. 4 INT, 18 PD, 69 tackles
All Rookie-Elite-92.0
All Rookie-Elite-92.0
FS: Jordan Poyer-Career Year in 2017-87.6
SS: Micah Hyde-Career Year in 2017-86.2
RCB: Vontae Davis-Injured most of last 2 years
Slot CB: Leonard Johnson-Still Unsigned Free Agent
O-LINE
LT: Dion Dawkins-2017 2nd RD-Solid as a rookie-74.5
RG: Vlad Ducasse-Average-75.5
RT: Jordan Mills-Below Average but improving-65.7
C: Russell Bodine (NEW)-Below Average-46.9
C/G: Ryan Groy-Good as a backup/Average starter-61.3
G: John Miller-Below Average-39.1
LG: Richie Incognito-Good, was Elite-83.9 (2 year average)
UPDATE: Incognito will retire
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS
RB: LaSean McCoy-Elite-1586/8/59 rec
TE: Charles Clay-45/558/2
WR: Zay Jones-2017 2nd RD-27/316/2
WR: Kelvin Benjamin-Below Average
FB: Patrick DiMarco-Below Average
NEEDS:
QB: McCarron is NOT the answer, they need a franchise QB and will likely need to trade into the top 5 to get him.
O-Line: Incognito and Eric Wood have now both retired and they traded Cordy Glenn to Cincinnati to move up to #12. The new QB is going to have many issues behind this inexperienced line.
WR: Jones is a solid possession WR and Benjamin is good in the redzone but they still need a true #1 WR
LB: They have some solid players but no true play maker
DB Depth
2019 FREE AGENTS:
LG: Richie Incognito
DT: Kyle Williams
SLB: Lorenzo Alexander
C/G: Ryan Groy
WR: Kelvin Benjamin
CB: Vontae Davis
IDEAL DRAFT:
Package 12 and 22. Trade Up into top 5 for a QB
Or hope a top LB falls to #12
Roquan Smith-LB-Georgia
6-1/236
Tremaine Edmunds-LB-VA Tech
6-5/250
Second Round: Best WR and OL Available
LG: Richie Incognito
DT: Kyle Williams
SLB: Lorenzo Alexander
C/G: Ryan Groy
WR: Kelvin Benjamin
CB: Vontae Davis
IDEAL DRAFT:
Package 12 and 22. Trade Up into top 5 for a QB
Or hope a top LB falls to #12
Roquan Smith-LB-Georgia
6-1/236
Tremaine Edmunds-LB-VA Tech
6-5/250
Second Round: Best WR and OL Available
Kolton Miller-OT-UCLA
6-9/309
Martinas Rankin-OT-Miss. St.
6-4/308Martinas Rankin-OT-Miss. St.
Courtland Sutton-WR-SMU
6-4/215
Frank Ragnow-C-Arkansas
6-5/307
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (13-3)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 28, 60, 92
Head Coach/GM: Mike Tomlin/Kevin Colbert
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Randy Fichtner (Promoted from QB coach)/Spread-Pass Heavy/Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
Keith Butler/3-4 Zone
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 4th 104.2 (19th) 273.8 (3rd)
Defense 5th 105.8 (9th) 201.1 (7th)
Defense 5th 105.8 (9th) 201.1 (7th)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
QB: Big Ben-23.2
RB: Le'Veon Bell-14.544 (Franchise Tag)
RB: Le'Veon Bell-14.544 (Franchise Tag)
WR: Antonio Brown-7.96
DE: Cam Hayward-12.46
RG: David DeCastro-5.69
RT: Marcus Gilbert-7.36
LB: Ryan Shazier-8.7
CB: Joe Haden-11.9
DE: Stephon Tuitt-5.43
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
DE: Stephon Tuitt-5.43
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Ben Roethlisberger-Elite
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
DE: Cameron Hayward-All Pro-12 sacks, 88.9
DE: Stephon Tuitt-Good-4 sacks, 86.1
NT: Javon Hargrave-2016 3rd RD-Average/Good-78.8
OLB: TJ Watt-2017 #30 pick. All Rookie 7 sacks
ILB: Vince Williams-Good/Average-89 tackles, 8 sacks, 71.2
ILB: Jon Bostic-Average-97 tackles, 74.9
OLB: Bud Dupree-Average-6 sacks
OLB: Bud Dupree-Average-6 sacks
LB: Tyler Matakevich-2016 7th RD-57.1
DE/DT: Tyson Alualu-76.3
EDGE: Anthony Chickillo-46.8
LB: Ryan Shazier-Good, will miss all of 2018 with Injury, 89 tackles
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
S: Morgan Burnett (NEW)-Good-83.46 (3 year average)
RCB: Artie Burns-2016 #25 pick-Good-13 PD, 80.8
RCB: Artie Burns-2016 #25 pick-Good-13 PD, 80.8
Slot CB: Mike Hilton-Good-64 tackles 4 sacks, 6 PD, 83.6
LCB: Joe Haden-Fomer All Pro, still Good when healthy-79.2
S: Sean Davis-2016 2nd RD-92 tackles, 8 PD, 35.5
CB: Cam Sutton-2017 3rd RD
CB: Cam Sutton-2017 3rd RD
O-LINE:
RG: David DeCastro-All Pro, 91.7
RT: Marcus Gilbert-Elite-84.1 (3 year average)
C: Maurkice Pouncey-Former All Pro still Good
LT: Alejandro Villanueva-Average-74.2
LT: Alejandro Villanueva-Average-74.2
LG: Ramon Foster-Average-73.6 (3 year average)
G: Matt Feiler-74.7
C/G: BJ Finney-72.8
G: Matt Feiler-74.7
C/G: BJ Finney-72.8
OT: Jerald Hawkins-2016 4th RD
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
RB: Le'Veon Bell-All Pro-1946/11/85 rec
RB: Le'Veon Bell-All Pro-1946/11/85 rec
WR: Antonio Brown-All Pro-101/1533/9
WR: JuJu Smith-Schuster-2017 2nd RD. All Rookie-58/917/7
WR: Martavis Bryant-Average-50/603/3
WR: Martavis Bryant-Average-50/603/3
TE: Jesse James-Average-43/372/3
WR: Eli Rogers-18/149/1
WR: Eli Rogers-18/149/1
TE: Vance McDonald-14/181/1
RB: James Conner-2017 3rd RD
NEEDS:
RB: James Conner-2017 3rd RD
NEEDS:
ILB: Williams had a career year and Bostic was a decent pickup but they will need more than that to replace Shazier. Also, Shazier and Williams will be free agents in 2019.
S/DB: This is a make or break year for Davis as a starting safety.
Backup QB: Big Ben is now 36, time to start thinking about his replacement. They drafted Joshua Dobbs last year. Is he the answer?
O-Line Depth
OLB Depth
S/DB: This is a make or break year for Davis as a starting safety.
Backup QB: Big Ben is now 36, time to start thinking about his replacement. They drafted Joshua Dobbs last year. Is he the answer?
O-Line Depth
OLB Depth
RB: Le'Veon Bell (Franchise Tag)
ILB: Ryan Shazier
LG: Ramon Foster
LG: Ramon Foster
ILB: Vince Williams
WR: Martavis Bryant
TE: Jesse James
TE: Jesse James
IDEAL DRAFT:
First Round:
Rashaan Evans-LB-Alabama
6-2/232
Justin Reid-S-Stanford
6-1/204
Second Round/Third Round
Jessie Bates-S-Wake Forest
6-1/200
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo-EDGE-Oklahoma
6-1/242
Braden Smith-OL-Auburn
6-6/315
Duke Dawson-SCB/SS-Florida
5-10/208
Rashaan Evans-LB-Alabama
6-2/232
Justin Reid-S-Stanford
6-1/204
Second Round/Third Round
Jessie Bates-S-Wake Forest
6-1/200
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo-EDGE-Oklahoma
6-1/242
Braden Smith-OL-Auburn
6-6/315
Duke Dawson-SCB/SS-Florida
5-10/208
TENNESSEE TITANS (9-7)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 25, 57, 89
Head Coach/GM: Mike Vrabel (NEW) /John Robinson
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Matt LaFleur (NEW)/West Coast-Balanced/Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Style:
Dean Pees (NEW)/3-4 Cover 2 both Zone and Man
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 1st 202.0 (1st) 195.0 (27th)
Defense 12th 69.0 (1st) 256.0 (31st)
Offense 1st 202.0 (1st) 195.0 (27th)
Defense 12th 69.0 (1st) 256.0 (31st)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
FS: Kevin Byard-1.01 (rookie contract)
DE: Jurrell Casey-14.92
QB: Marcus Mariota-7.74 (rookie contract)
LT: Taylor Lewan-9.34
RT: Jack Conklin-4.33
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Marcus Mariota-2015 #2 overall pick/star potential
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
DT/3T/5T: Jurrell Casey-Elite-89.7, 6 sacks
ROLB: Brian Orakpo-Good-81.8, 7 sacks
LOLB: Derrick Morgan-Good-74.8, 7.5 sacks
LDE/5T: DaQuan Jones-Good-80.8
LILB: Wesley Woodyard-Good-78.6,124 tackles, 5 sacks
NT: Bennie Logan (NEW)-Average-68.6
NT: Bennie Logan (NEW)-Average-68.6
ILB: Will Compton (NEW)-Below Average-53.8
OLB: Kevin Dodd-2016 2nd RD, Injured most of first two seasons
DT: Austin Johnson-2016 2nd RD-74.9
ILB: Jayon Brown-2017 5th RD-46.2
OLB: Kevin Dodd-2016 2nd RD, Injured most of first two seasons
DT: Austin Johnson-2016 2nd RD-74.9
ILB: Jayon Brown-2017 5th RD-46.2
OLB: Eric Walden-68.2, 4 sacks-Unsigned Free Agent
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
FS: Kevin Byard-2016 3rd RD. All Pro-89.0, 8 INT (Led NFL)
CB: Adoree' Jackson-2017 #18 pick-Great Rookie year-82.3, 70 tackles
CB: Malcolm Butler (NEW)-Good-83.8 (3 year average)
CB: Adoree' Jackson-2017 #18 pick-Great Rookie year-82.3, 70 tackles
CB: Malcolm Butler (NEW)-Good-83.8 (3 year average)
Slot CB: Logan Ryan-Good-80.6, 62 tackles
SS: Jonathan Cyprien-Below Average-48.1, 57 tackles
CB: LeShaun Sims-2016 5th RD-72.2
CB: Brice McCain-41.4
CB: LeShaun Sims-2016 5th RD-72.2
CB: Brice McCain-41.4
O-LINE:
RT: Jack Conklin-2016 #8 pick, 2016 All Pro-84.9 (2 year average)
RT: Jack Conklin-2016 #8 pick, 2016 All Pro-84.9 (2 year average)
LT: Taylor Lewan-All Pro- 81.1 (2 year average)
C: Ben Jones-Good-79.5 (2 year average)
RG: Josh Kline-Good-78.6 (2 year average)
LG: Quinton Spain-Good-78.1 (2 year average)
C/G: Brian Schwenke-67.1
LG: Quinton Spain-Good-78.1 (2 year average)
C/G: Brian Schwenke-67.1
OT: Dennis Kelly-50.7
G: Kevin Pamphile (NEW)-42.0
G: Xavier Su'a Filo (NEW)-35.8
G: Kevin Pamphile (NEW)-42.0
G: Xavier Su'a Filo (NEW)-35.8
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
TE: Delanie Walker-Good near Elite-84.1, 74/807/3
Power RB: Derrick Henry-2016 2nd RD-Good-880/6
RB: Dion Lewis (NEW)-Good-1110/9/32 rec
WR: Rishard Matthews-Average-53/795/4
WR: Rishard Matthews-Average-53/795/4
WR: Corey Davis-2017 #5 overall pick-34/375/0 in 9 starts
WR: Taywan Taylor-2017 3rd RD-16/231/1
TE: Jonnu Smith-2017 3rd RD-18/157/2
WR: Tajae Sharpe-2016 5th RD, Injured in 2017
NEEDS:
EDGE Rusher: Orakpo and Morgan have been a solid duo the past 3 years but they need a younger prospect as well. They were hoping Dodd would be that guy but this is really a make break year for him. Also both Orakpo and Morgan will be free agents after this season.
ILB: Avery Williamson left for the Big Apple after a breakout season
ILB: Avery Williamson left for the Big Apple after a breakout season
SS Upgrade
DL Depth:
O-Line Depth
DL Depth:
O-Line Depth
DB Depth
TE: Delanie Walker
IDEAL DRAFT:
LT: Taylor Lewan
LG: Quinton Spain
OLB: Brian Orakpo
OLB: Derrick Morgan
WR: Rishard MatthewsIDEAL DRAFT:
First Round:
Leighton Vanderesch-LB/EDGE-BYU
6-4/254
Harold Landry-DE-Boston College
6-2/252
Second Round:
Ronnie Harrison-SS-Alabama
6-2/201
Justin Reid-S-Stanford
Justin Reid-S-Stanford
6-0/207
Third Round
Malik Jefferson-LB-Texas
6-2/236
Darius Leonard-LB-S Carolina St.
6-2/234
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (10-6)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 54, 78, 86
Head Coach/GM: Andy Reid/Brett Veach (promoted)
Offensive Coordinator/Style/Blocking Scheme:
Eric Bieniemy (promoted from RB coach)/West Coast-Balanced/Stretch Zone
Defensive Coordinator/Base Scheme and Coverage:
TEAM RANKING
OVERALL RUSHING PASSING
Offense 15th 69.0 (32nd) 256.0 (7th)
Defense 32nd 202.0 (32nd) 195.0 (3rd)
Defense 32nd 202.0 (32nd) 195.0 (3rd)
Best Players on Roster (with 2018 Cap Hit)
OLB: Justin Houston-20.6
TE: Travis Kelce-9.96
TE: Travis Kelce-9.96
S: Eric Berry-13.0
DE/5T: Chris Jones-1.7 (rookie contract)
RB: Kareem Hunt-0.78 (rookie contract)
RT: Mitchell Schwartz-7.97
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
RT: Mitchell Schwartz-7.97
Position Analysis (with PFF Grade and/or key stats)
QB:
Patrick Mahomes-2017 #10 pick, only played in one game as a Rookie
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
5T/DE: Chris Jones-2016 2nd RD, Elite-88.2 6.5 sacks
OLB: Justin Houston-Former All Pro-9.5 sacks, 59 tackles, 87.6
OLB: Dee Ford-Good-breakout year in 2016, Injured most of 2017
ILB: Anthony Hitchens (NEW)-breakout year in 2017-84 tackles, 80.8
ILB: Reggie Ragland-Average-798.8
NT: Xavier Williams (NEW)-Good as backup-80.8
DE: Allen Bailey-Average-72.1
DT: Jarvis Jenkins-68.0
OLB: Frank Zombo-40.8
OLB: Tanoh Kpassagnon-2017 2nd RD
ILB: Ukeme Eligwe-2017 5th RD
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
S: Eric Berry-All Pro when healthy has missed last 2 seasons
CB: Kendall Fuller (NEW)-Elite-4 INT, 10 PD, 90.0
CB: Steven Nelson-Average-76.8
S: Daniel Sorensen-Average 89 tackles, 40.7
S: Eric Murray-2016 4th RD-Below average-44.4
S: Leon McQuay-2017 6th RD
CB: David Amerson (NEW)-Average-Injured most of 2017
CB: Keith Reaser-58.0
O-LINE:
RT: Mitchell Schwartz-All Pro
RG: Laurent Duvernay-Average/Good-78.2
LT: Eric Fisher-Average-70.4
C: Mitch Morse-Injured most of 2017
LG: Bryan Witzmann-Below Average-40.6
LG: Parker Ehinger-2016 4th RD-35.8
G: Jordan Devey-44.1
G/OT: Cameron Erving-42.0
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
TE: Travis Kelce-All Pro-83/1038/8, arguably the best TE in the NFL
RB: Kareem Hunt-2017 3rd RD-1782/11/52 rec
Offensive Rookie of the Year
WR: Tyreek Hill-2016 5th RD-Good-75/1183/7
WR: Sammy Watkins (NEW)-Average-39/593/8
FB: Anthony Sherman-Elite in role
WR: Chris Conley-Injured most of 2017
WR: DeMarcus Robinson-2016 4th RD-21/212/0
WR: DeAnthony Thomas-Below Average-14/143/2
WR: Jehu Chesson-2016 4th RD
RB: Charcandrick West
RB: Spencer Ware
NEEDS:
Impact DB: Fuller is a great addition and Berry is among the best when he is healthy but they need another impact player to help replace Marcus Peters.
C/G: They have no proven starter at LG and Morse has been injured and is below average starting center.
DL Depth
LB Depth
PASS RUSH/FRONT SEVEN:
5T/DE: Chris Jones-2016 2nd RD, Elite-88.2 6.5 sacks
OLB: Justin Houston-Former All Pro-9.5 sacks, 59 tackles, 87.6
OLB: Dee Ford-Good-breakout year in 2016, Injured most of 2017
ILB: Anthony Hitchens (NEW)-breakout year in 2017-84 tackles, 80.8
ILB: Reggie Ragland-Average-798.8
NT: Xavier Williams (NEW)-Good as backup-80.8
DE: Allen Bailey-Average-72.1
DT: Jarvis Jenkins-68.0
OLB: Frank Zombo-40.8
OLB: Tanoh Kpassagnon-2017 2nd RD
ILB: Ukeme Eligwe-2017 5th RD
DEFENSIVE BACKS:
S: Eric Berry-All Pro when healthy has missed last 2 seasons
CB: Kendall Fuller (NEW)-Elite-4 INT, 10 PD, 90.0
CB: Steven Nelson-Average-76.8
S: Daniel Sorensen-Average 89 tackles, 40.7
S: Eric Murray-2016 4th RD-Below average-44.4
S: Leon McQuay-2017 6th RD
CB: David Amerson (NEW)-Average-Injured most of 2017
CB: Keith Reaser-58.0
O-LINE:
RT: Mitchell Schwartz-All Pro
RG: Laurent Duvernay-Average/Good-78.2
LT: Eric Fisher-Average-70.4
C: Mitch Morse-Injured most of 2017
LG: Bryan Witzmann-Below Average-40.6
LG: Parker Ehinger-2016 4th RD-35.8
G: Jordan Devey-44.1
G/OT: Cameron Erving-42.0
OFFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS:
TE: Travis Kelce-All Pro-83/1038/8, arguably the best TE in the NFL
RB: Kareem Hunt-2017 3rd RD-1782/11/52 rec
Offensive Rookie of the Year
WR: Tyreek Hill-2016 5th RD-Good-75/1183/7
WR: Sammy Watkins (NEW)-Average-39/593/8
FB: Anthony Sherman-Elite in role
WR: Chris Conley-Injured most of 2017
WR: DeMarcus Robinson-2016 4th RD-21/212/0
WR: DeAnthony Thomas-Below Average-14/143/2
WR: Jehu Chesson-2016 4th RD
RB: Charcandrick West
RB: Spencer Ware
NEEDS:
Impact DB: Fuller is a great addition and Berry is among the best when he is healthy but they need another impact player to help replace Marcus Peters.
C/G: They have no proven starter at LG and Morse has been injured and is below average starting center.
DL Depth
LB Depth
OLB: Dee Ford
DE: Allen Bailey
CB: Steven Nelson
C: Mitch Morse
CB: David Amerson
CB: Keith Reaser
RB: Charcandrick West
RB: Spencer Ware
IDEAL DRAFT:
Top CB Available
Jaire Alexander-CB-Louisville
5-11/192/200
Mike Hughes-CB-UCF
5-10/189
Donte Jackson-CB-LSU
5-11/175
Third Round
Arden Key-EDGE-LSU
6-6/238
Frank Ragnow-C/G-Arkansas
6-5/307
Dorance Armstrong-EDGE-Kansas
6-4/246
Jerome Baker-LB-Ohio St.
6-1/229
Jaire Alexander-CB-Louisville
5-11/192/200
Mike Hughes-CB-UCF
5-10/189
Donte Jackson-CB-LSU
5-11/175
Third Round
Arden Key-EDGE-LSU
6-6/238
Frank Ragnow-C/G-Arkansas
6-5/307
Dorance Armstrong-EDGE-Kansas
6-4/246
Jerome Baker-LB-Ohio St.
6-1/229
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