2011 NFL Mock Draft: Kansas City Continues Revitalization with Nate Solder

April 9, 2011   ·   Wes O'Donnell   ·   Jump to comments

2011 NFL Mock Draft Sees Kansas City Chiefs Get Bigger On The Offensive Line With Colorado's Nate Solder
Adam Wells' Pick: Kansas City had a tremendous year in 2010. They found a star at the quarterback (Matt Cassel), running back (Jamaal Charles) and wide receiver (Dwayne Bowe) positions. Now, it's time for them to take the next step.

Fortunately, they have the right people in the front office to help them get even better right away. Scott Pioli knows how to build a team through the draft, he did for years with New England.

The Chiefs gave up 32 sacks in only 475 pass attempts last season. They will need to improve that ratio if they want Matt Cassel to continue to evolve as a quarterback. 

Nate Solder is very raw, but he has as much potential as any offensive lineman in this draft. His combination of size and speed will be too good for the Chiefs to pass up at No. 21.
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