VIDEO: The Chiefs' Brass Talks about Selecting DE Tyson Jackson in the 2009 NFL Draft
by Chris Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:22 PM CDT
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PrintKansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli and head coach Todd Haley addressed the media this afternoon about their selection of LSU DE Tyson Jackson with the #3 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Here are some highlights:
Scott Pioli on if it was a difficult selection...
“I don’t know if it was difficult. Here’s where it was difficult: there were a number of players there that we liked. We spent quite a bit of time the last several days and weeks watching all the players. I don’t think it was a difficult decision in the end because of all the work we put in here the last few days. We felt this was a player we wanted.”
Piloli on if Jackson was head and shoulders above the Chiefs other prospects...
"I don’t know about head and shoulders, but there were a couple of players we liked at this spot. This is the player we liked the most. The question was asked the other day and it was asked before: do we do things based on need or best player available. I think this is a very good case and a situation that explains what I was trying to say the other day. We have a number of positions of need and there were a couple of players we felt were very good at this point in time that were available at number three. We valued a couple of players very similarly and for different reasons they had different strengths and ways to help our football team. In the end in this particular case when we factored in need and we see where we’re at from a front seven standpoint, so we felt that the need also came into the equation.”
Did any team contact the Chiefs about trading up?
“We didn’t receive any calls on trades once we got down near the end.”
On making a splash in his first Chiefs draft...
“Any time you want to make a trade you have to have a partner to make a trade. If there is no partner to make a trade you can want all you want. There were no partners in this case who wanted to talk about trades. That’s why you have to approach it and be prepared. It’s why you spend the extra time if you’re going to stick and pick; you have to be prepared if there is opportunity for trades, and then calculate into the whole thought process if you’re going to trade back to a certain point. We still better know the rest of the first round and the players we might project. We may have ended up there but we didn’t.
Turns out, that earlier report about Matt Cassel's contract was false.
“No, someone had told me that that report is out there, but that’s news to me.”
On what they liked about Tyson Jackson...
PIOLI: “That he was very strong, very good core strength and a very good long arm move. He has very good body control and very good balance and strength for a guy who’s sub-300 pounds.
HALEY: “Rarely on the ground, very good instincts, has very good football feel.”
PIOLI: “He had very good brute strength in being able to create separation with one hand.”
Read it all at the mothership. I really like this Tyson Jackson pick, especially after watching this highlight video:
Click over to see a complete list of the first round picks.
(3:04PM) Detroit Lions #1 - QB Matthew Stafford, Georgia
(3:14PM) St. Louis Rams #2 - LT, Jason Smith, Baylor
(3:24PM) Kansas City Chiefs #3 - DE Tyson Jackson, LSU
(3:32PM) Seattle Seahawks #4 - LB, Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
(3:41PM) *New York Jets #5 QB, Mark Sanchez, USC
(3:50PM) Cincinnati Bengals #6 LT, Andre Smith, Alabama
(3:56PM) Oakland Raiders #7 WR, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
(4:05PM) Jacksonville Jaguars #8 LT, Eugene Monroe, Virginia
(4:14 PM) Green Bay Packers #9 NT, B.J. Raji, Boston College
(4:18PM) San Francisco 49ers #10 WR, Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
(4:26PM) Buffalo Bills #11 DE, Aaron Maybin, Penn State
(4:32PM) Denver Broncos #12 RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
(4:33PM) Washington Redskins #13 LB, Brian Orakpo, Texas
(4:40PM) New Orleans Saints #14 CB, Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State
(4:46PM) Houston Texans #15 LB, Brian Cushing, USC
(4:55 PM) San Diego Chargers #16 LB, Larry English, UConn
(5:00 PM) **Tampa Bay Buccaneers #17 QB, Josh Freeman, K-State
(5:06 PM) Denver Broncos #18 DE, Robert Ayers, Tennessee
(5:13 PM) ***Philadelphia Eagles #19 WR, Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
(5:20 PM) Detroit Lions #20 TE, Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.
(5:25 PM) Cleveland Browns #21 C, Alex Mack, California
(5:28 PM) Minnesota Vikings #22 WR, Percy Harvin, Florida
(5:35 PM) ***Baltimore Ravens #23 OT, Michael Oher, 'Ole Miss
(5:41 PM) Atlanta Falcons #24 DT, Peria Jerry, 'Ole Miss
(5:47 PM) Miami Dolphins #25 CB, Vontae Davis, Illinois
(5:50 PM) ***Green Bay Packers #26 LB, Clay Matthews III, USC
(6:00 PM) Indianapolis Colts, #27 RB, Donald Brown, UConn
(6:04 PM) Buffalo Bills #28 C, Eric Wood, Louisville
(6:10PM) New York Giants #29 WR, Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina
(6:18) Tennessee Titans #30 WR, Kenny Britt, Rutgers
(6:26) Arizona Cardinals #31 RB, Chris 'Beanie' Wells, Ohio State
(6:31) Pittsburgh Steelers #32 DT, Ziggy Hood, Missouri
I'm not gonna lie this is a huge hassle to update this manually. Head to NFL.com's live draft tracker for the most up to date picks.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
i meant for the thread itself.
We keep going to overflow threads. I was confused.
Its been a confusing day.
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
Once it gets 250-400
the thread starts to lag pretty hard.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
that makes sense.
I thought that was just double vision
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
They just slow down after awhile.
They never have bothered me, even up to 1000, but I’m one of the lucky ones apparently.
What are you talking about?
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I have not been outside these threads much, so I have no idea.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Step into my sweatshop!
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Pioli said there hasn't been any contract signed
by Chris Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Really, there were three fan posts about it, where did they get there info I wonder
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Apr 25, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
NFL N
had it on their ticker.. and I think people ran with it.
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Yeah he did
He reported that NFLN was reporting it lol
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
I thought it was done.
I didn’t know it was bunk.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
unfortunately, that's the really important part
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Apr 25, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I say, Steelers take Rey
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i wouldn't doubt it.
I know they would love waters though
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
I call Rey
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Unger still there?
Holy crap. Nevermind.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez = overrated ... Rey Rey = awesome
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Apr 25, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
For those wondering about the Cassel deal
Here are the people disputing the report that a deal is done:
Peter King
Scott Pioli
Matt Cassel
Adam Teicher
I think I trust them
Especially the second one… I don’t know why just a good feeling about him
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
What an absolute journalistic mess.
Right before the draft, no less.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Mizzou with 2 in the first!
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
No doubt
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Rey in the 2nd round
Amazing
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
yeah but they could have had Oher
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Apr 25, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
We've been her for 9 hours straight. pfft. :)
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
but a pick number 33 stud
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Apr 25, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Does he play football?
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Did Maualuga get arrested last night?
And just no one knows about it?
Otherwise, this makes no sense.
20ish at worst
Shoot I heard 12 to Denver for him.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
are we wrong
or is he just forgetable to the head haunchos?
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
We could be picking right now
And get Rey, crazy. Still I’d rather get Cassel/Vrabel
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
I give up.
I think I was scouting soccer all year. :)
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
One things for certain...
there’s still going to be some talent around tomorrow
just keep matriculating the ball down the field !
Everette Brown and Rey in the second
Amazing.
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What the hell happened this year with those two?
How could we be so wrong?
by Chris Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I would be thrilled if we come away with Jackson and Brown/Rey
I know I have said this many times, but we need to trade up for one of them.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Mayock was down on Everette.
Obviously, I read the wrong scouting reports on him and was way off.
Everyone was unanimous on Maualuga in the 1st, though. That makes zero sense.
Prime and Chris
When you guys recap the picks make sure to add Cassel and Vrabel so that people remember what that 2nd round pick brought in. I can predict the negativity now!
Hindsight is 20/20 but.....
Imagine taking Curry at #3,
trading into round 2 and grabbing E. Brown
ahh i’m sad :(
shortest highlight video ever?
did he only play well in 2 games? whats with the short highlight video. none of those plays even really impressed me. has to be the most underwhelming top 5 pick in the past decade
Best we got out there
I’m searching for more now.
by Chris Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Not a MLB
With Lofa there.
WR, QB, LT…Britton as a project?
by Joel Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
NE wants future picks, right?
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
I'd be A-OK with that.
Particularly if it’s to tradeup and get Rey Rey.
Although, we’d probably have to throw in another 5th rounder, or something.
Yea that would be nice but.....
Next years 2nd and this year’s one (esp at #9) aren’t equal value
The 2 guys I wanted all along still availible
Rey-Rey and Unger
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
If Rey goes to Oakland
then how do we react to Al?
Donks on the Clock
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
Just kidding.
With Denver up…I’ll go Maualuga.
Shitcakes.
Denver, if they take Rey Rey, have had an unbelievable draft.
A++.
How are we not players right now?
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How much would it cost to move up an entire round??
by Joel Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
To the middle 2nd from the early 3rd, not that much
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No we want to keep the 3rd
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 25, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
The Pioli way
is the gradual accumulation of picks, not blowing them all to have something to do late on the first day.
Blame my wife!
Waiting until August!
watching the mothership video now
Pioli should be the coach, Haley adds nothing.
Or be able to work 2 Donkeys at the same time.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Or tiny tiny brains
Man that Broncos fan on the NFL networks coverage is cool
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 25, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Next year's first round pick?
Wow.
Alphonso Smith is really good, but…
Yeah, scratch out that “+”. Put in a “-” instead.
I still really like Denver’s draft, though.
No...he's the best thing in the world for the rest of the AFC West!
just keep matriculating the ball down the field !
That was
ignorant. A first round pick for a second? Seriously?
yes, that's why it makes me smile.
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Apr 25, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I like football.
That is probably the most sense of anything from today I can say.
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
It has been so much fun to watch, though.
All of the Drafts should be like that.
It’s way more enjoyable to have this type of unpredictability.
Completely agree
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you see the
40 times for Raiders picks the last 7 years? except russel all were under 4.40 i think
I can't say how shocked I am Rey Rey has yet to be picked.
I’m…shocked.
In January, I was on the bandwagon to select him at #3.
I’m just shocked.
There must be some marijuana something-something, or something, going on. There has to be some off-the-field issues. He’s awesome on the field.
I just got back
Rey Rey hasn’t been picked yet? I can’t believe it
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
Barwin would be the pick at Predator/Jack
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
Rey is gone
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
THERE he goes.
I’m bummed we didn’t get him, but it was probably never going to happen.
Cincinnati just saved their first round pick that made no sense.
Link
Let’s move there when this thing fills up.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Muahahaha
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Brown is still there.
I assume Haleyoli aren’t still press’ing and are watching.
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I agree.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
If we didn't trade up for Rey Rey
I doubt if we’d trade up for Brown
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
I agree with that too.
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Good Players still available
E. Brown (although i doubt we go DE again with the next pick)
C. Barwin
Michael Johnson!!! [remember when he was a top 10 in mocks?]
Duke Robinson
Max Unger
Jeebus, is Unger still there?
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I just figured it out
The Pats have been the team to beat for most of this decade, right? And they like to find those sleepers in the later rounds, right?
Well, the rest of the NFL has finally taken notice, only they’re all forgetting about the “later rounds” part.
just keep matriculating the ball down the field !
Oakland on the clock
Al Davis trades the pick for………..
a stopwatch to time his new speed bunny!
Tackle-tackle.
Jacksonville wants them OT’s.
I bet Oakland takes Michael Johnson. He’s a perfect Al Davis-type player.
Yeah, Michael Johnson makes a lot of sense here.
Physical freak. Runs the 40 faster than just about every other DE.
He’s going to Oakland.
Unger and Duke would also be worth trading up for, IMO.
I’d be fine with a lot of people.
And hell, maybe somebody awesome falls to us in Round 3?
so far i got 0 players i wanted
i like our player just don’t agree with the pick at that point
that would be great
a lot to talk about tonight since we’re picking so early tomorrow
My hope was Robiskie, but he's gone.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you want this Kit-Kat?
Yes.
I will give you a dollar for it.
Ok.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I think so too.
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
And promptly move him to WR
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Al Davis would put him on Oakland's track team
Then realize A) he’s talking about the wrong Michael Johnson and B) he doesn’t have a track team.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 25, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Barwin is still available too
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Someone on ESPN just made a great point
NE has 5 2nd round picks now
Sweet lord.
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by DThomasReigns on Apr 25, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
New thread up
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Got another one for you too
The one JayKC linked is the Tyson Jackson conference call if you want to check it out.
Here is the link to the sixth open thread of the day. Head there now.
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