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An hour before the draft began Derrick Thomas Jersey , a major NFL story broke — tuned to the TV channel owned and operated by the league, you saw and heard nothing about it.According to Andrew Marchand of the , NFL Network didn’t mention the troubling new Tyreek Hill audio from the time the it emerged until the first round ended.“There is a real feeling that Hill, a Pro Bowler and one of the NFL’s most impactful players, may never play in the league again,” Marchand writes. “The situation, therefore, deserves some discussion if a network expects to be fully trusted. NFLN never found the time.”It’s really not a surprise. All employees of NFL Network work for the NFL. So when it comes to making real-time decisions about whether to discuss sensitive matters regarding the NFL in real time http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-joe-montana-jersey , it’s better to say nothing (and risk being called out externally by others in the media) or to say something (and risk being called out internally by league executives).This assumes that a careful, deliberate decision was made as to whether to cover the story. It’s possible that the network executives opted on a knee-jerk basis that they’d be pressing an appendage against a third rail, and simply moved on without considering the broader obligations to an audience that doesn’t always realizes that the messager, message, and messenger are one in the same.So for the same reason that NFLN employees were told not to report on the identity of the first overall pick in order to not undermine the TV broadcast, NFLN quite possibly avoided the Tyreek Hill subject in order to avoid hurling a brick at its own glass McMansion.Then again, ESPN didn’t do much better. The story, per Marchand Womens Larry Johnson Jersey , was mentioned in the hour prior to the draft. Once the draft began, however, the subject disappeared.It’s unclear how NFL Network handled the issue on Friday. A network spokesman did not respond to an inquiry from PFT regarding whether the league’s morning programming addressed the issue. Introducing your Kansas City Chiefs class of 2019."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Kansas City Chiefs NewsOpen ThreadsFull ArchiveLibrary Community GuidelinesContact InformationOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Meet the six new Chiefs players New,82commentsIntroducing your Kansas City Chiefs class of 2019.CDTShareTweetShareShareMeet the six new Chiefs players Chuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsThe Kansas City Chiefs finished off their 2019 draft class with three picks in the 200s. They can now turn their attention to the undrafted free agent market (TRACKER) as they try to continue to build their roster.Let’s take a look at the Chiefs’ draft class of 2019:Round 2 (56) WR Mecole HardmanA clear attempt to replace the speed that Tyreek Hill possesses. This was the response to the inevitable release of the Chiefs receiver. Hardman ran a 4.33 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. Hardman averaged 15.6 yards per catch his final season with Georgia and had seven touchdowns. From a vertical-threat standpoint, Hardman makes a ton of sense. Hardman will make an immediate impact on special teams as he develops as a wide receiver. I don’t love the value, but the Chiefs identified a trait they desire and aggressively pursued it. If the Chiefs were grocery shopping, this was an ingredient they felt they had to have.Round 2 (63) S Juan ThornhillImmediate starter at free safety for the Chiefs. I anticipate he’ll line up week one in Jacksonville with Tyrann Matthieu. If the Chiefs kept their first-round pick and selected him at 29, I’d be happy. This is a player I’m thrilled about the Chiefs taking. Thornhill is a top-50 player for us in the KC Draft Guide. He has good size and an excellent athletic profile. Thornhill ran a 4.42 40—yard dash and posted a 44-inch vertical jump.Thornhill started as a cornerback but eventually moved to safety. There have been talks that he could potentially go back to his original position. I imagine he’ll stay and be an impact deep for the Chiefs. Round 3 (84) DL Khalen SaundersThe 84th pick in the draft was the 84th ranked player in the KC Draft Guide. Saunders is one of the more fun players and stories in this entire draft. He was a Senior Bowl participant who became a father in the middle of the event. You’ll find him on social media showing off his ability to do backflips.He might be my favorite pick of the draft. Big Len Dawson Jersey , fluid athlete that should thrive executing the stunts and twists in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme. The value is solid and the fit is obvious. The Chiefs have only Derrick Nnadi under contract in 2020. They have more depth now. Saunders has a ton of potential and could be an excellent value down the road.Round 6 (201) CB Rashad FentonThe Chiefs at least addressed the cornerback position. Fenton was a Tier-4 athletic tester for Craig in his analysis of the cornerback position for the KC Draft Guide. The athletic profile isn’t particularly strong. We valued him at 217 in the guide, so this is about where he was projected to go.He has slender arms but quick feet. He’s a competitive and a willing tackler. He has good punch in his press but struggles against bigger receivers. His coaches implied that he took himself out of his final game at South Carolina. There are some workable traits, but it’ll be an uphill battle for Fenton to stick on the 53-man roster. He’s most likely heading for the practice squad if he hangs around.Round 6 (214) RB Darwin ThompsonAnother selection I love. Thompson is electric in space and made people look silly in the Mountain West. I gave him a Tarik Cohen comp in the KC Draft Guide, and I could see him sticking. The biggest question for me is the contact balance. It looks great against lesser competition, so if it shows up against bigger players in tighter spaces, Thompson has a role.Thompson possesses pass-catcher traits that make him an excellent addition to the Chiefs offense. He’s not the big back the Chiefs typically covet, but he is a change of pace that could be a legitimate value this late. Thompson would be interesting to watch out on swing routes, where he can operate against smaller defenders. I’m excited to see him at training camp.Round 7 (216) IOL Nick AllegrettiAllegretti was a three-year starter and two-time captain for the Illini. It makes a ton of sense to add depth and competition late in the draft along the interior of the offensive line. The Chiefs have been good about finding value players who can execute in their outside zone-heavy scheme late in the draft. I would imagine Allegretti fits that profile.My 2019 Draft Class GradeChiefs Draft Class: BI came very close to handing out a B-plus for this class http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-marcus-allen-jersey , but I’m still a little stuck on the value of wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who the Chiefs moved up for in the second round by trading the 167th pick away. He’s unrefined as a receiver but has a special trait to build off of with his speed. His special teams impact will be felt as well. Regardless, the Chiefs got a day-one starter at safety in Thornhill. The Western Illinois defensive lineman Sanders should thrive in a rotational role in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense. I love the pick of Thompson in the sixth round, and he’ll prove to be a great value with his ability in space and pass catcher traits.There are clear paths to success for almost all of their picks. They addressed the right positions to build this roster further. If Hardman shows promise over the offseason and in training camp, Chiefs fans should be very optimistic about how this class will pan out. I’m delighted with what they did throughout the course of the weekend. I look forward to seeing what we hear during rookie minicamp.