Billichick and Pioli don't believe in drafting OL first

In David Halberstam’s biography of Bill Belichick entitled, The Education of A Coach, he explains the draft philosophy used by Belichick and Pioli.

“Belichick had decided that of all the positions, offensive lineman was the one where you could take good, strong kids who were available in some of the lower rounds and, by dint of good teaching, mold them into first-rate offensive linemen,” Halberstam wrote.

“It was not a technically skilled position, and it did not demand speed; rather it demanded size, strength, football intelligence, and a willingness to learn and work hard. The higher draft choices would go to positions that demanded greater innate athletic ability – that way you saved your higher picks.”

If this is true about Pioli we shouldnt worry about Bulaga. I think Pioli will do his best to trade down then take the best defensive player available.

We won't choose Buluga bc he's a right tackle and we're not dropping that high of a pick or that much money on a RT. It makes me feel better about us not selecting Okung which is what i thought we would do till reading that.

good read i hope we dont go OL that early but pioli is very unpredictable

ccardwell67 wrote:

good read i hope we dont go OL that early but pioli is very unpredictable

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exactly

The Chiefs just signed 2 OL..and both of those signings pointed toward Albert starting LT next year..Pioli wont draft an OL. 100% guarenteed lock.