Josh Freeman Set to Visit Chiefs
by Joel Thorman on Apr 1, 2009 6:40 PM CDT
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via thejetpress.com
The Kansas City Chiefs commence what's dubbed as Liars' Month with a bang. Sources tell Scout.com ($$$) that Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman will visit with the Kansas City Chiefs.
At first glance, this move makes zero sense for three major reasons:
- The Chiefs already traded for Matt Cassel
- Tyler Thigpen is a solid backup
- Freeman is projected to be a late first round, early second round pick (Chiefs only have a 1st and a 3rd)
Though Scout didn't mention it, the Chiefs do have a workout day scheduled for local prospects on April 11th, which invites players pretty much regardless of their draft-ability or interest to the Chiefs.. Freeman comes from Grandview, Missouri (south KC). There was no workout date cited in the report.
Only one other quarterback prospect has been reported to have drawn the Chiefs interest. Nathan Brown of Central Arkansas, who the Chiefs spoke with at the NFL Combine, is projected to be a late second day pick.
At 6'6", 248 pounds, Freeman is projected as a 1st round pick mostly on size and potential.
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Wonder how long
Until Adam from AA stops by to talk Wildcat football..
by Joel Thorman on Apr 1, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, the reason they did this is,
common courtesy. They can hold private workouts for players within a certain number of miles as much as they want. So they are just doing it just because. I already figured they would do this, and it really wouldnt even surprise me if they did it agian, because like i said they can hold private workouts for him as much as they like. I wouldnt really look into this very hard or even at all.
by readANDgold58 on Apr 1, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not really looking into it
I wonder if it’s really for the local pro day.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 1, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most likely
Of course, Pioli likes to have his bases covered. He might want to give him a good look in case he gets an “offer he can’t refuse” for Cassel.
by ChiefDJ on Apr 1, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Checking out a prospect like Freeman isn't crazy
He’ll probably isn’t on the radar to be drafted, but it’s pretty normal to look at prospects at all different positions and draft values so you know what kind of talent is out there and coming into the league.
by RedNose on Apr 1, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bellichk school of evaluation
says that you work some guys out that you already know you won’t have the chance to draft. It gives you a chance to build a file on them. Sometime down the line you may have the oppertunity to pick this player up for one reason or another, so you may as well get teh file started now so you can compare it to their growth down the line.
It’s completely in character for the “Patriots way” to work out some guys that you want to see “just in case”.
The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw
by Texas Chief on Apr 1, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Freeman....... a crazy thought
How about this scenario. Pioli organizes a 3 team trade of Cassel to Denver and Cutler to Team XYZ in exchange for draft pics converting our 2 pic to Vrabel and a low 1 pic and perhaps a 4 pic. Now the Chiefs have additional draft pic’s and do want to draft a QB.
by BigRedCadillac on Apr 1, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is just doing your homework...
…speaking of that….
homework blows
by woodman212 on Apr 1, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope iam right...
Intersting, but iam guessing that Pioli doesnt want anyone to know who he wants to draft. When all of us are calling for Curry,Curry,Curry….the chiefs go and sign abunch of veteran linebackers. Saying to myself….well Monroe or Smith would be okay, but then here comes Goff. So i think this lets other teams know that a trade down is in the back of Pioli’s mind. I hope that my thinking is all it is….because if he really does turn and trade Cassell he will go from Don Pioli to Axe-man Pioli, and no player would want to come play where they have to look out for the axe-man…lol.
by Sea of RED on Apr 1, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No Offense To Any K-State Fans
But when I look at Freeman as a first-rounder, all I see is “bust”. He has some good tools, but there was nothing in the way he played at K-State that made me think he was ever going to be any better than a backup in the NFL. Especially when it came to his decision-making.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
by UCrawford on Apr 1, 2009 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you could build a QBs physical attributes
You would build him like Freeman. He is outstanding in every physical quality you look for in an NFL QB.
But he still has to play the game, which is the most important thing, and unfortunately its the thing he falls flat in.
People that love Freeman are the same people that put a lot of stake in combine performances.
by ChiefDJ on Apr 1, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Like Casey Stengel Once Said About One Of His Players
“He looks like the best hitter in the world until you put him in the lineup.”
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
by UCrawford on Apr 1, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to a few K-State games and dubbed him "The One-Look Wonder"
He stares down his primary reciever every play it seems like…
by woodman212 on Apr 2, 2009 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Chances of the Chiefs drafting Freeman
Are about 500-1.
Trying to come up with any logical scenario in which it happens is futile.
I agree with UC, Freeman has given me no reason to think he can be successful on the next level.
His best hope would be to go to a team with a very solid QB situation, where he can sit two years and learn.
by kcsno56 on Apr 2, 2009 8:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
Quick, correction, his best chance would have been to come back and play another year at K-State. Of course, financially, coming out this year was probably a wise move, so I understand his thinking.
by kcsno56 on Apr 2, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going Pro Early Will Get Him Money In The Short Term
But I think if he goes in the first round he may have irreparably damaged his long-term pro career prospects by not staying in another year. And I think any team that drafts him in the first round will end up being very unhappy.
Predictions for 2009
1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.
3. Maurice Carthon will be the most hated man on the Chiefs' coaching staff within two years.
by UCrawford on Apr 2, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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