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Title: History of the #3 pick
Post by: catsfan20052006 on April 22, 2009, 03:29:30 PM: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/story/1153146.html

The Last 10 #3 picks:

2008: Matt Ryan, Boston College, QB, Atlanta

Jury is still out but had an outstanding rookie season

2007:Joe Thomas, Wisconsin, OT, Cleveland

Selected to 2008-09 Pro Bowls. Pretty solid start.

2006:Vince Young, Texas, QB, Tennessee

Injuries, emotional issues after great first year. Jury is still out.

2005: Braylon Edwards, Michigan, WR, Cleveland

Started out hurt, then blossomed, then struggled. Again.....Jury is still out.

2004: Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh, WR, Arizona

Regarded as one of NFL’s top receivers. Jackpot!

2003: Andre Johnson, Miami, WR, Houston

League-leading 1,575 receiving yards last year. Jackpot!

2002: Joey Harrington, Oregon, QB, Detroit

Didn’t live up to high expectations. Bust!

2001: Gerard Warren, Florida, DT, Cleveland

Didn’t give Browns the help they needed. Bust!

2000: Chris Samuels, Alabama, OT, Washington

Six-time Pro Bowl selection. Jackpot!

1999: Akili Smith, Oregon, QB, Cincinnati

Lesson: Don’t draft Oregon quarterbacks. Bust.

So that's three outstanding picks, four "wait and see" situations and three busts. I could very easily see the Chiefs trading out of the #3 spot to the middle of the First Round (maybe with Denver) and taking a pass rushing DE. Throw in Pick #48 and it would be a sweet deal.
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: KCcat28 on April 22, 2009, 04:00:43 PM: I am predicting we select either Eugene Monroe or Jason Smith depending on who is available...

and outside pick that I wouldn't be surprised with is Tyson Jackson.
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: Winters on April 22, 2009, 05:57:36 PM: We are either getting Orakpo or Curry imo
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: catsfan20052006 on April 22, 2009, 09:12:09 PM: It'll be Curry unless something wacky happens
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: Oklahoma_Cat on April 23, 2009, 01:36:26 PM: KC won't be the 3rd pick.
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: KCcat28 on April 23, 2009, 03:50:41 PM: Quote from: Oklahoma_Cat on April 23, 2009, 01:36:26 PM
KC won't be the 3rd pick.

After today nothing would surprise me...
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: Thin Blue Line on April 23, 2009, 04:17:13 PM: Quote from: Oklahoma_Cat on April 23, 2009, 01:36:26 PM
KC won't be the 3rd pick.

I'd say that Pioli has something up his sleeve. Just might use the falcon's pick from next year to pull some shady stuff.
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: ksu98 on April 25, 2009, 09:05:31 PM: Vince Young.....BUST..
Title: Re: History of the #3 pick
Post by: Thin Blue Line on April 25, 2009, 11:20:16 PM: Quote from: Thin Blue Line on April 23, 2009, 04:17:13 PM
Quote from: Oklahoma_Cat on April 23, 2009, 01:36:26 PM
KC won't be the 3rd pick.

I'd say that Pioli has something up his sleeve. Just might use the falcon's pick from next year to pull some shady stuff.

Go ahead. Tat a big "L" on my forehead.