Chapter 176 Draft Day
What, Kansas Chiefs?
But why? Wait, Kansas Chiefs, what?
The whole audience was stunned.
The 2017 NFL Draft has just begun, is it so exciting?
One second ago, the Cleveland Browns didn't make any mistakes. They chose Garrett, who is undoubtedly the strongest player on this year's defensive team, in a down-to-earth manner. Strong, finally able to see some strategies.
The next second, the always calm and low-key Kansas Chiefs unexpectedly broke the deadlock and became the first team to make a move in this year's draft. This instantly broke the balance and disrupted all the original plans of the teams starting with the third pick. , both of them need to be nervous.
--Why?
There is still no result after thinking hard.
According to pre-game intelligence analysis, the San Francisco 49ers should strengthen their defensive team, and there is a high probability that they will choose Stanford defensive end Solomon Thomas.
The Kansas City Chiefs have been keeping their sights around wide receivers and cornerbacks. LSU cornerback White and University of Alabama tight end Howard should be their targets. After all, they are the 27th pick. You need to look at the faces of other teams.
But now?
In the Baltimore Ravens war room, Newson also had a look of astonishment on his face and blurted out, "What?"
With surprise and confusion in his eyes, Newsam turned to look at Hubble, "John, isn't it? Andy Reid is crazy, and Brett Veach is crazy with him?"
"Choose Levi second overall?"
Don't understand, don't understand.
Newson knows that Levi is an excellent player, no doubt; but overall, around the tenth pick is the most appropriate and suitable position:
If the Carolina Panthers select Levi with the eighth overall pick, Newsom is willing to applaud them; if the Jacksonville Jaguars select Levi with the fourth overall pick, Newsom can only say that people are stupid and have more money; if the Cleveland Browns use The No. 1 overall pick chose Levi, so there is no need to comment on the lunacy.
And now, the Kansas Chiefs actually used a trade to get the second pick, which is even more unworthy, because they need to pay an extra price to get this pick, which is equivalent to paying a premium for a running back. At the moment in 2016, No one would approve of such a move.
Hubble couldn't help but trembled for a moment, but after calming down, a thrill ran from the soles of his feet to his scalp, "Wait, no, they are planning to choose a quarterback."
Quarterback?
Newsang was stunned, and when all the details were connected in series, everything would make sense——
If the Kansas City Chiefs trade up the second pick, it will be to select the future cornerstone quarterback for the team. This will be worthwhile. Although this is a small year for quarterbacks, a small year often means that the competition for quarterbacks is not fierce. Instead, they can sign players they are satisfied with at the right price.
Newson and Hubble exchanged glances, and sure enough, Jiang was still the best, and they were all feinted by Reed.
So, why is he ranked second instead of number one?
Newsam responded immediately, "Chicago."
Chicago Bears, third pick, third overall pick.
From the beginning of rookie training camp, although the Chicago Bears are secretive, anyone with a discerning eye can see that they are focusing on the quarterback.
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay-Culter has been with the team since 2008. Cutler is not bad. In fact, he is a quarterback above the league average. , and can often perform amazingly. His only problem is:
His chain is off at critical moments.
Repeatedly using interceptions to provide warmth to opponents at critical moments, this has also become a nightmare that Cutler has been unable to break through in the playoffs of his career.
After last season's downturn and nagging injuries, the Chicago Bears and Cutler reached a consensus and officially ended their cooperative contract in March.
Rumor has it that Cutler is considering retiring.
As a result, the starting quarterback's seat has been given up and is vacant. The Chicago Bears' attitude could not be clearer. They are prepared to select a rookie quarterback who will become the cornerstone of the Chicago Bears' new era.
As a result, he was intercepted by the Kansas Chief.
Surprise, absolute surprise, this should be a scene that the entire league had never imagined.
So, who are the Kansas City Chiefs going to choose, Trubisky or Watson?
In fact, this matter is also being discussed in the Kansas Chiefs war room——
"Trubisky!" "Watson!"
"Watson."
"Trubisky!"
"Trubisky."
One after another, everyone was expressing their own opinions and views. Vicky seemed a little excited and a little nervous, and his brain was running at a high speed——
He also didn't expect that the San Francisco 49ers actually agreed to the trade. They used the second round of the first round in 2017, the first round in 2018 and the first round in 2019 to get San Francisco's second pick this year.
This is a blockbuster deal.
Quarterback, the Kansas City Chiefs are finally going to have their own rookie quarterback. How many years has it been since they selected a quarterback in the first round of the draft?
Even though the decision has been made, adrenaline is still secreting uncontrollably; but he needs to calm down, because they have entered the countdown, and they must submit their list within ten minutes, otherwise they will be too excited. As a result, the draft picks acquired through hard work were wasted and become the headlines of major news media tomorrow.
Taking a deep breath, Vicky looked at Reid, "Coach, what's your opinion?"
Reid folded his hands on his chest, chewed gum, and sat quietly. His contemplative expression showed that his brain was also pulling a tug of war——
Sense and emotion.
In the end, emotion took over, "Levi."
Huh!
The entire war room was silent for an instant, and all discussions were quiet. Everyone looked at Reid as if they had seen a ghost, and their minds were filled with questions that almost filled the entire space, and they were on the verge of explosion at any time.
What did they just hear?
Reed knew he was taking a risk. It was already considered a risk to select a running back with a first-round pick, let alone a top-three pick. However, he believed in his own judgment and completely overturned all previous decisions. plan.
He wanted to take an adventure.
Others were surprised because the team had no such plan before. Of course, they still observed the running backs, but their focus was always on the quarterback. As a result, Reid threw a big bomb.
Veach was not surprised. Despite this, he still felt a pain in his heart. The first-round picks for three consecutive years and the second-round picks this year were traded just to select a running back. It is conceivable that they will become the laughing stock of the entire league.
Taking a step back, even if they really want to trade up at a premium to select Levi, there is no need for them to find the San Francisco 49ers, trade with the Chicago Bears, and complete the draft before the Jacksonville Jaguars.
So what the hell are they doing by wasting a bunch of draft picks and nearly $20 million in salary cap money?
Taking a deep breath, Veach stayed calm, "Coach, we must choose a quarterback, Trubisky or Watson?"
Reed didn't answer immediately, as if he was asleep and deep in thought.
Tick tock, the countdown time is still flowing.
"Brett..."
"What!"
"Chicago is on Line Four."
"Um?"
"Chicago Bears manager Ryan Pace is on the fourth line."
Today’s fifth update.
(End of this chapter)