VIDEO: Chiefs Head Coach Todd Haley Talks about the Team's Third and Fourth Round Picks
by Chris Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 12:49 PM CDT
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PrintHere are a few highlights from the press conference with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley, who is talking about the Chiefs' third and fourth round selections. The Chiefs took Purdue DL Alex Magee in the third round and Ohio St. CB Donald Washington.
On both of the selections...
“Very excited about both of them. Alex (Magee) is a guy that is another versatile defensive lineman, was an inside tackle who was asked to change positions and move out to an end last year. He did it unselfishly and, at the same time, added to his versatility. He’s a big, long-armed guy and we like that type of build playing the end. It gives us another guy that has a chance to come in and compete right away on first, second and third down because of his inside experience.
“Donald Washington is another potentially four-down player because we think he should be a very good special teamer, but a guy that has a chance to come in and compete to play in that nickel or sub position early on and compete at corner.”
On taking three defensive players with the first three picks...
“Our philosophy is to take a combination of best available player plus need and if you’ve been around here a little bit they’ve had a little trouble stopping people. I don’t think in this league you have much of a chance to win if you can’t slow the other offense down. It’s just the way it worked out, more than by design.”
Talk about your all-time understatements with that bolded quote.
On where Glenn Dorsey fits in...
“Things can change but not inside out of the gate. I would still see Glenn as outside right now. But that will all sort of shake itself out as we go forward. But again, I think this is all about competition and the more competition you have at each position the better. Right now our defensive line got a lot more competitive.”
On Donald Washington making an impact right away...
Donald is someone we’re excited about. We didn’t think we’d have a chance when we made our third round pick. We actually were talking about trying to move up to get him and just couldn’t find the right fit. So, the fact that he was still there when we picked in the fourth was exciting.
On Donald Washington's behavior "red flags"...
“We really feel like we did our homework on Donald. We have very good relationships with the Ohio State staff from the head coach on down to the position coaches and coordinators. We did a lot of work with them. We have a close relationship with Donald’s agent and we had Donald in here for a day and a half and spent a lot of time with him. So, we feel good about where we’re at with Donald.”
Check the upcoming FanShot on the front page for the Donald Washington conference call transcript.
Upcoming picks for the Chiefs:
- Round 5, Pick 3 (139)
- Round 6, Pick 2 (175)
- Round 7, Pick 3 (212)
- Round 7, Pick 47 (256)
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Versatility seems to be the key
Magee can play inside and outside. Washington plays corner and special teams.
Hey that's cheating...
YOu can be the first to post after creating a new thread…. :)
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Apr 26, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Duke Robinson
They need to draft him, we really need a guard.
That would free up Waters
At least for the time being. We could trade him for a future pick.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
What about Goff?
He’s played C before.
Waters-Goff-Robinson?
"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris
by KaloPhoenix on Apr 26, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
What about Niswanger at C?
Goff-Niswanger-Robinson (or flip flop the guards).
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't dislike that.
I’m just not sold that we’ll trade Waters. I could roll with that interior, though.
"I don't know if I want to go to New York. They'll have to pay me a lot more money because I like it here in Kansas City." -- Roger Maris
by KaloPhoenix on Apr 26, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
One more
Duke!
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 26, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Duke!
Or Lawrence Lovell from Stony Brook. G and C experience.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for pointing out my reach in the last thread, bastard. :)
Oddly enough, my Harvin pick wasn’t that far off. Stupid draft.
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 26, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds to me
like Haley’s convinced he can teach offense. They want to get players on defense. I’m a littel drunk already, but, I’m on board.
I posted this in the last thread..
but does anybody think Byrd from LSU is going to be worht a UFA shot? I do.
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
Not sure
Not sure what his situation is health wise.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
They just updated on PFT
that he is in good condition now. Out of intensive care, sounds like he’ll have a full recovery.
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
O-Line
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Not even going to try at this point, but
DUKE!
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 26, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It's worked on every other pick :)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Duke Robinson..
Robinson-Work eithic and weight concerns says Mayock
It's gotta be an O-lineman.
Duke and Meredith are both some of the TOP players left available, plus they would fill needs.
Do it, Pioli!
By the way, Mayock just said Duke’s problem is weight.
Haley and his post practice wind sprints will take care of that
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
A.Q. Shipley is still out there and we pick next
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Well...
Once again, we’re in position to get Duke or Meredith, at least one of them will be there. Hope Meredith is the pick.
NIce pick by baltimore.
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
I like Brinkley, too.
But would rather have an OL
QB anyone :(
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
We need O line help.
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
If Pioli goes Meredith or Duke
You have to give him props for knowing teams boards and waiting until 5 to get them, b/c I doubt Washington would have made it there…but who knows.
William Middleton CB Furman
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 26, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
C'mon Scott!
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
And get ready
For other people loving the pick no matter who it is!
Fucking ocmmercial
On both channels when we’re up!
Of course both ESPN and NFLN go to commercial
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
I bet they are just like
Ok lets find a time to take a commercial.. how bout when the Chiefs are on the clock? sounds good
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Should we get a bigger cutof the TV contract :)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
The pick is
The AWESOME Auger
I lost my pen. May I borrow yours?
by Harry Feltersnatch on Apr 26, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
+ 1
Sham WOW
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
NFLN really wants you to know about Play^) and the new Star Trek disaster
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
*Play60
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 26, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Colin Brown!
"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi
I can't stand listening to Jamie Dukes
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Who knows what about Colin Brown?
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Dude!
He’s gonna compete for the RT… He’s HUGE! 6-8 325
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
jeez man that is big
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He could be our 3-4 NT
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
I can't find him on any of the Draft sites.
Hopefully they knew something and he was actually wanted.
And at least it was an O-lineman.
I like it.
this breaks my heart
but he’s only a pass blocker. He can’t run block to save his life
The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.
He just has to move upfield for rushing attack
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
You can teach that
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
you'd have thought that he'd have learned that already
but no such luck.
Its likely he just doesn’t like contact
The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.
Dude, He could smother guys
at 6’8… And youre telling me that he’s like a little scared puppy?
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
you see how well they ran this year?
especially in big games?
The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.
sure they recruit people who don't fit
all the time.
The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.
And that'll be a big part of our Offense
Scott is picking the guys who fit our scheme
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
Yeah.
If you lined up in an I and ran behind him, I’m sure t would be a lot easier for him to run over people.
He doesn’t seem to be a fit at Missouri, where movement is paramount as in all spread offenses.
But whatever.
That's what I'm saying
the dude has the size. He may just not be highly toted because he was in the wrong scheme
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
then explain Loadholt
in the OU spread, who couldn’t move laterally if you put a gun to his head
The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.
So I guess that makes up for LJ's pass blocking skills...balance
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Apr 26, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
here
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/22354.html
home, of the....CHIEEEEEFS!
Yeah, not sure who it was
Maybe the Star, where I read he was either a 7th rounder or UDFA.
I'm Seeing A Theme Me Thinks
big strong guys with long arms. i’m assuming the six eight guy has long arms, unless he is t-rex.
Beat the Donkeys!!
It seems like a reach to me.
But then, so did a lot of other picks, only to find out later that teams wanted them and stuff and stuff.
He’s a big guy, at least. And everyone knows we needed an offensive lineman.
Man would you be happier if we took a Spread QB?
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
Thank you
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
According to The Sporting News
Brown has the tools and toughness to be a front-line player in the NFL, but will need time to develop.
http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2009/players/8802.html
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
Agreed
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
I hope not
I know that you're afraid... you're afraid of us. You're afraid of change. I don't know the future. I didn't come here to tell you how this is going to end. I came here to tell you how it's going to begin.
'09, a new era begins in Kansas City.
4 months long enough
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Ever notice how every time Todd answers a question...
…it either begins with, “Auhhhhh….” or “Well….”
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