2012 NFL Draft: TST Community Round 1, Pick 11

by Eric Nagel on Feb 22, 2012 8:30 PM CST in 2012 NFL Draft

iplaythedrums, GM of the Bills, selected Courtney Upshaw out of Alabama yesterday. Today, waggs07 is picking for the Chiefs. Shocker? I think so.

Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

Pick Grade:

C-

"The Chiefs have said that they are looking to draft a quarterback to compete with Matt Cassel because he is not getting the job done, so Tannehill would be a perfect fit since he is a little raw and wouldn't have to start right away. That being said, Tannehill has loads of potential with good size at 6'4'' 222 and has the arm to make every throw on the field along with nice throwing mechanics and accuracy. To add to that the Chiefs have few holes to fill and a lot of cap space to work with so this kind of pick won't hurt them all."

Analysis after the jump.

This pick gives the Broncos #3 selection of Justin Blackmon a run for it's money as most controversial pick so far. I don't like it for a number of reasons:

First, the offensive coordinator. Brian Daboll was with the Browns as OC from 09-10, and the Dolphins in '11. Do any of those offenses stand out to you for QB play? No. In fact, Colt McCoy criticized Daboll for making him feel like a "leper". His tough attitude may push a player who needs development, like Tannehill, into the abyss.

Secondly, I don't see this as an upgrade. Tannehill is going to need development. He is going to need time. He very well could end up being available at this time in the 2nd like Jimmy Clausen, or be snatched up this high like Christian Ponder. I just don't think the Chiefs are upgrading a position, merely, "playing for the future." To me, that's just not the way to go.

Still, he's probably the best QB prospect on the board, and if you are picking for need, he's the guy. Bold move by waggs07!

Pick 11, the big shocker, is in the books! If you missed any of the previous picks, or want to see what trades have been made so far, check out the full schedule. If you are GM and would like to see dbcouver's awesome Big Board, go here.

Poll

How do you grade this pick?

A

11 votes

B

23 votes

C

43 votes

D

55 votes

F

58 votes

190 votes | Poll has closed

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The coaching staff problem I agree with you on

I thought about reconsidering the pick because it could be a Bradford type situation, but I think he is a real boom or bust player that I took chance on.

by waggs07 on Feb 22, 2012 8:44 PM CST reply actions

This is getting ridiculous

Everyone wants to move up so they can get on the front page earlier. These picks aren’t even remotely possible (mainly this, the broncos, and the stealers). Everyone just wait for their friggin turns

#12in12

by white088 on Feb 22, 2012 8:51 PM CST reply actions

The "stealers"....really?

That’s “steelers” buddy. And thats the fun in a MOCK draft. Simmer down

by Rcoon1307 on Feb 22, 2012 10:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

i agree

Yes, it is a mock. But part of the fun is making the picks REMOTELY possible. I got ripped for turning down the Steelers trade, but i did so in part because there is no way in hell the steelers would give up that much to a divison rival. Yes its fun, but what’s the point if we are doing these outlandish picks

by ocruz1 on Feb 24, 2012 11:34 AM CST up reply actions

Wow bad reach. Everyone heat about alshon?

Dude is down to 217 and is said to be running a 4.49 forty. 33 pick….

by Ram_Redemption on Feb 22, 2012 8:59 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Is 'F' bad?

because it’s in a close 2nd right now

by DCRamFan on Feb 22, 2012 9:46 PM CST reply actions

Guess Stanzi is not the future...

by CaliRamMan on Feb 22, 2012 9:51 PM CST reply actions

astoundingly interesting

Love the pick on the craziness standpoint. Who here predicted 4 QBs in the top 12 last year? Reaching for QBs is the norm now. Ill hate on Tannehill forever, and I said the same for Ponder. Thank you for stepping outside the box and shaking this whole thing up. On top of that, Cassel is NOT Matt Schaub or better.

Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.

by Joe Mazzi on Feb 22, 2012 9:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Your Welcome lol

and I believe Tannehill has more potential than Ponder. His athleticism and throwing potential really intrigues me.

by waggs07 on Feb 22, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions

Not too say you won't get hounded for this

I hope Tannehill falls to 33the and the Rams trade that pick, but im glad you did it

Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
Steven Jackson is a beast, a legend, a HoFer and should be treated as such.

by Joe Mazzi on Feb 22, 2012 11:30 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

ya I figured I would but thats alright

by waggs07 on Feb 22, 2012 11:44 PM CST up reply actions

Grade C

I like Tannehill’s arm and accuracy. The area of concern is his ability to read a defense and anticipation as to where his receivers will be. On more than one occasion, I noticed Tannehill throwing the ball only when he was certain that the WR was open. This resulted in PBU and INT’s. If he sits behind Cassell, Tannehill may get the time he needs to work on those shortcomings and develop into a solid NFL QB.

by ValdezY on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST reply actions

That's what I gave it too, but I'm being generous on these grades.

I’m thinking he’ll sit behind Cassell for a couple years. It’ll be important to get a good QB coach, (if they don’t have one now) but Tannehill may not work into a QBOF. It’s kind of a stab for a project when Martin and Adams are still available. They need a RT more than a QB.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Feb 22, 2012 11:39 PM CST up reply actions

I Think Few People

Really understand the value of a QB coach. Martinez who passed away recently, was instrumental in the success of Tom Brady.

by ValdezY on Feb 23, 2012 11:35 AM CST up reply actions

I definitely think this pick is extremely possible, whether or not it's a good one.

by loyal2therams on Feb 23, 2012 1:04 AM CST reply actions

This pick is the EXACT reason why Devaney looked like a geniuss.

and everyone bought into it, He must know something we do not know huh? Hey how about Scoobee snack? Shagee you read mt mind…
SLAP !!!! Snap out of it!!!!

Just when Bugs thinks he's done with him, the Tasmanian Devil asks: "What for you bury me in the cold, cold ground?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaxEtR0chhA (2min. 48 sec)

by Da Rookie on Feb 23, 2012 7:08 AM CST reply actions

With the eleventh pick overall

You got a special teams player at best.

Just when Bugs thinks he's done with him, the Tasmanian Devil asks: "What for you bury me in the cold, cold ground?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaxEtR0chhA (2min. 48 sec)

by Da Rookie on Feb 23, 2012 7:57 AM CST reply actions

I am so sick of Chirs Long(Howies son)

We need a Mario Williams. Hey it is great to have effort , but results are all that are tabulated . As Rams fans we are seeing an “Average Player” in rose colored glasses with a bad team!

Just when Bugs thinks he's done with him, the Tasmanian Devil asks: "What for you bury me in the cold, cold ground?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaxEtR0chhA (2min. 48 sec)

by Da Rookie on Feb 23, 2012 8:06 AM CST reply actions

Not gonna happen keep dreaming if they do take a QB in the 1st it will be in a trade up for RG3 if not sorry to say its OL

by kcchiefs2782 on Feb 23, 2012 11:07 AM CST via Android app reply actions

+++11111

I follow the Rams and the Chiefs and this pick right here will NOT happen.

by KeSt on Feb 23, 2012 1:14 PM CST up reply actions

bold move

i think its true that the chiefs might not have a ton of holes to fill, and this might be a reach for a team not in major need for a QB. the pick here is jonathan martin, easily.

by itsvon on Feb 23, 2012 2:06 PM CST reply actions