With the 15th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected offensive lineman Branden Albert from Virginia, after trading up from No. 17. With the Chiefs being the second team to have two first-round draft picks this season (that being two very high draft picks), the team couldn't be happier that Albert fell this far. Albert's stock has been rising in the draft due to his versatility of being able to play guard or tackle. However, on draft day, I think the teams ahead of the Chiefs here will keep their focus on the pure tackles, without taking the risk of having to find the right spot for Albert.

The Chiefs' had their playoff runs a couple of years ago because they had one of the best run-blocking offensive lines in the league. The Chiefs could run a pitch play to Larry Johnson, who would walk with his hand on a lineman's back all the way to the sideline, patiently awaiting for a hole, and then explode through it for a touchdown. Last year, the Chiefs suddenly averaged a pitiful 78.0 rushing yards per game. Sure, that can be blamed on inept quarterback play and a lack of threat at the receiver position, but the Chiefs' offensive line deteriorated all around -- giving the Chiefs a very successful first round.