Chiefs Check Out a Notre Dame Practice
by Joel Thorman on Nov 4, 2009 11:45 AM CST
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I've got a friend that's one of those freakishly obsessed Notre Dame fans. You know the type - If they're a Chiefs fan, then Tim Grunhard (ND Alum) is the greatest Chiefs player ever. Knows all the recruits, practice schedule and the whole bit. So you can imagine how excited he was to tell me that Kansas City Chiefs scouts, along with the Colts and Pats, were represented at yesterday's Irish practice.
A connection, of course, is former Patriots coordinator Charlie Weis and Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
As we've said before, Chiefs scouts attend a lot of games, practices and workouts for players as they prepare for April's draft. Those aren't always publicized, though, so it's interesting to guess who the Chiefs are looking at when they do visit schools.
Here are a few prospects for the Irish.
OT Sam Young: 6'7", 315 pounds and, as Ryan over at KC Chiefs Blog, says, he fits the bill for the "right 53". He's already pursuing a graduate degree and figures to be a mid first to early second round pick in April.
C Eric Olsen: Not a certainty to be drafted but still a late round prospect.
Young appears to be the only senior that will definitely get drafted. Here are the names of some juniors.
QB Jimmy Clausen: You've heard of him but the Chiefs aren't interested.
WR Golden Tate: Possibly a second round selection. He's one of the biggest names for the Irish right now. He doesn't have typical top talent size but he's got what counts - production. He went over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns last season and will pass that mark this season as well.
The Irish also have a couple of true sophomores that will be NFL candidates next year - WR Michael Floyd and TE Kyle Rudolph. Maybe the Chiefs are getting an early start.WR Michael Floyd and
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Scouting Charlie Weis
He may need an offensive coordinator’s job next year if he loses to a couple of those teams left on the ND schedule. Pitt, UConn and Stanford could all beat them.
by HowSweetItIs on Nov 4, 2009 12:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Notre Dame, more like Notre Lame.
"What?!?! I aint no Obama for the weed!"
-Turk McBride
by HIV 2 Elway on Nov 4, 2009 12:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I dont like you
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Nov 4, 2009 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Weis is using his connections.
Probably had a couple recruits there too, now that high school ball may be over for some unlucky players. Sam young is a right tackle deluxe though, would be a great get at #2
by tenacious rdc on Nov 4, 2009 12:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Golden Tate is every bit the player Percy Harvin was
by FrankPitts on Nov 4, 2009 12:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow...
if that’s the case, I’d love to see him here!
I like Young and Olsen, too…
* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season
by stagdsp on Nov 4, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Id disagree with this...
Tate is extremely raw still and I don’t think will have the versatility that Harvin had in college or so far in the pros.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Nov 4, 2009 12:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He runs back kicks and is a converted RB transitioning well into a WR...
…he has good hands,great speed and he kills any team that doesn’t double him. I’d take him over Harvin.
by FrankPitts on Nov 4, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love ND and Golden Tate...
but Im not sure he has the game breaking elite speed that Harvin has.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Nov 4, 2009 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Out of all of them...
I think Tate will excell the most. He is very strong and can outmuscle defenders. I think he could potentially be an Boldin type. Especially if Haley is coaching him. Would you guys rather have a WR like Tate w/ our first 2nd rounder or a pass rusher like Norwood, Kindle, Hughes, etc.
by I_Bleed_Red. on Nov 4, 2009 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think its hard to say you’d take him over this year’s obvious choice for Rookie of the Year. Harvin really propped up Florida last year and he’s doing wonders for the Vikes.
I'm officially on the 'Draft Eric Berry' train.
Haley-Crennel 2010.
by scottbwalters on Nov 4, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Weis???
Maybe they are checking out Charlie Weis for cordinator job. God I hope so
by OKLACHIEF on Nov 4, 2009 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
But 'gasp' he didn't play football!
He obviously can’t be a respected coach.
Well, maybe he played in high school, but I don’t see any record of him playing in college.
by jmcgoblue on Nov 4, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Come to think of it
Wouldn’t it be funny if Pioli brought in Weis to be the OC & Crennel to be the DC? We’d essentially be the early 00’s Pats minus Bellichick & Brady.
by jmcgoblue on Nov 4, 2009 12:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
Crennel may’ve been unable to lead, but he can sure draw up some X’s and O’s.
Wonder if Clancy’s feeling comfortable as DC—I clearly remember early reports that he’s who Haley wanted to run his defense, but that Romeo wanted to take a year off and have some medical procedure done.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Nov 4, 2009 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the most impressive player and the one with the most NFL potential is missing from this list.
Kyle McCarthy is one hell of a safety and athlete. He’s always around the ball, has great instincts and his run and pass defense seems to be equally as strong. Wouldnt be surprised to see this guy go before the 3rd round.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
by GenericBrand on Nov 4, 2009 12:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He reminds me of Zbikowski
which means he is really good at the college level, but not quite athletic enough to play pro-ball.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Nov 4, 2009 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
While I am one of the biggest Kyle McCarthy fans
he is not much of a pro prospect. He will go more than likely go undrafted but I can see him getting an invite to a camp. Averagegatsby is spot on, KMac is a very solid college player but doesnt have the skills to be a pro
by TimGrunhard61 on Nov 4, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He is by far my favorite player on the defensive side of the ball this year.
Mante probably will be that player eventually though.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Nov 4, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pioli
A good friend of mine is a manager for KU football and said that Pioli himself was at practice today. I wonder who they are looking at and how big of a deal it is if Pioli actually goes…they were instructed to leave him alone..
by dwil2009 on Nov 4, 2009 2:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With Jarrad Page maybe being on his last legs..
He’s probably taking a good long look at Darrel Stuckey. He’s a really nice, down to earth guy (i’ve had several small classes with him) and is very smart. He’d be another guy who’d be part of the “right 53”
by KU2010 on Nov 5, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Grunhard
I don’t get it Joel….so you are trying to say that Tim Grunhard is NOT the greatest Chief of all time? You lost me
by TimGrunhard61 on Nov 4, 2009 4:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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