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Chiefs go for defensive line depth with Mississippi State's Chris Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With an eye towards a potential positional need next season, the Chiefs drafted Mississippi State defensive lineman Chris Jones with the first of their two second-round picks.

My take: The Chiefs could be losing defensive lineman Dontari Poe to free agency after next season. The addition of Jones gives the Chiefs some insurance in case that happens. In the meantime, the 6-6, 308-pound Jones gives the Chiefs another big, capable player to plug into their defensive line rotation. The Chiefs can use Jones in a rotation that also includes Poe, Allen Bailey and Jaye Howard.