Chiefs Trade with Dolphins; Select Miami (OH) TE Jake O'Connell
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 5:58 PM CDT
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The Kansas City Chiefs have traded up to the 237th selection int he NFL Draft to select Jake O'Connell, tight end out of Miami (OH) in the Mid-American Conference.
6'3", 255 pounds
Scouts, Inc has him rated as the 50th tight end. He has a 36.5'" vertical and is described as having " exceptional ball skills and that he continues to grow as a blocker."
The Chiefs might not be expecting much out of him:
Senior tight end Jake O'Connell is the top prospect on offense. A hard-working college player who does a solid job as both a pass-catcher and blocker, O'Connell possesses marginal size/speed numbers and will have a tough time making it as a team's third tight end.
The Chiefs traded up for this guy. I would imagine he has a better chance of making the team than your average seventh round pick. Plus they traded with Pioli's father-in-law, Bill Parcells.
O'Connell is not on our draft interests page.
- Round 1, Pick 3 (3) - DE Tyson Jackson LSU
- Round 2, #34 traded to New England Patriots in exchange for QB Matt Cassel and LB Mike Vrabel
- Round 3, Pick 3 (67) - DT Alex Magee, Purdue
- Round 4, Pick 2 (102) CB Donald Washington, Ohio St.
- Round 5, Pick 3 (139) T Colin Brown, Missouri
- Round 6, Pick 2 (175) WR Quinten Lawrence, McNeese St.
- Round 7, Pick 3 (212) RB Javarris Williams, Tenn. St.
- Round 7, Pick 28 (237*) TE Jake O'Connell, Miami (OH)
- Round 7, Pick 47 (256)
*Trade with Dolphins. Chiefs gave up next year's 7th round pick for O'Connell.
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The trade was for our 7th roudn pick in 2010
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
by Ken Harvey on Apr 26, 2009 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No apostrophe?
Anglicizing d*cks
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Apr 26, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On the jersey?
Yeah, they won’t allow it.
by Chris Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which means we will still pick again
I think the Chiefs just wanted to mess up you Web Page :)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Why would we trade up to get a guy that you may convince to walk on as a UFA? I don’t get the logic.
by TXChiefan on Apr 26, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Because he may go somewhere else given the choice
This way you are sure you get him
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
by Ken Harvey on Apr 26, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the key
if you draft them you own them. Plus the kid might feel good that they traded up to get him
by Nelly on Apr 26, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pioli is good at drafting in the later rounds
This had to be something he couldn’t pass up.
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But are we going to run alot of two TE sets?
we have 4 TE’s now before training camp and signed two and traded one this week.
This seems like we are trying to make our Red Zone Offense/ 3rd down Offense stronger.
A short yardage RB/FB a TE to catch short passes or block for short yardage runs.
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Pioli/Haley did not want any of the TE's on roster when they moved in?
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do they make a big deal over Mr. Irrelevant?
As in, will they stop talking and focus on the stage for the last pick in the draft?
Maybe?
You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?
by Mully on Apr 26, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, they always have the guy come out and introduce Mr. Irrelevant
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
by Ken Harvey on Apr 26, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They would if Dallas was drafting him
Beat the Donkeys!!
by schraggyj on Apr 26, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or NY, Philly, or Oakland
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ughhhhh
I just want the season to start already….
I am ready for next year’s draft too…
by woodman212 on Apr 26, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm ready for next year's draft, too
Although I’m not ready for the 4 months of speculation before it.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too...
Let’s make predictions…
I think we will have another year or LB vs. OT debates….you?
by woodman212 on Apr 26, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Predictions...
I think we may have LB vs OG debates…
I still don’t know why we didn’t draft any LB in this draft..
by Wrestler189s on Apr 26, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probly Vrabel, Thomas...
But they are no long-term solutions…
by woodman212 on Apr 26, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO to Hell :)
I love the draft but let’s wait till April 2010
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
They aren’t long term solutions…thats why i was surprised when we didn’t draft any. Do you think we have a solid LB core as of now?
by Wrestler189s on Apr 26, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have warm bodies as backups
IMO Pioli will be watching LB position till opening day at Baltimore :)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep falling Beckwith
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They seem to love them
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We do
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, do we still
have the Mr. Irrelevant pick? This was a pretty random pick…I thought we already had 3 TE’s?
by Wrestler189s on Apr 26, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes we still have it
You can’t trade compensatory picks.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I didn’t know that. Thanks.
by Wrestler189s on Apr 26, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yea...
…We still have UDFA crap after this, eh?
by woodman212 on Apr 26, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
They will be coming tonight, I would imagine.
by Joel Thorman on Apr 26, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to keep comparing things to the Pats
but that is where our guy is from and that is all we have to gauge this. They never really drafted a player that was just a splash guy on draft day that wowed people. Mayo was a great pick last year but they draft players that perform. We need to wait and see on these guys.
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Pats were able to use this draft to set up a lot of picks for next year.
by WesternChief on Apr 26, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is because they already have a good foundation
of players in place. They can afford to wait til next year.
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
O'Connell sounds like a guy who could play special teams as well
with his speed, 4.6, could be very useful on special teams, even if he doesn’t contribute on offense
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
by Ken Harvey on Apr 26, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
…he is like…LB size it seems….weird that he plays TE
by woodman212 on Apr 26, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wedge Buster
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the "wedge" was just outlawed not long ago...
…so no more wedges
by woodman212 on Apr 26, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wedgies :)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
Obviously Pioli has a role for any guy he brings on board.
and heaven help them if they cant do the mission the are ordered out on.
little Military analogy.
Succeed or come back on your shield.
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
new pioli conference up on the mothership
by kcchiefsfan56 on Apr 26, 2009 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, let's see if any of us can get Mr. Irrelevant right
at this rate, doesn’t seem like any of us will.
by JBChiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Hoyer (QB) Michigan State
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
by Ken Harvey on Apr 26, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
QB Nathan Brown
I don't have religion. I have Baduizm...and Billie Holiday...and Janet. Actually, just Janet.
by DThomasReigns on Apr 26, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be a kicker
Maybe Jeff Wolfert?
Tyler Thigpen will be a Kansas City Chief in 2009.
by ktr17x on Apr 26, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like that
Someone who will actually compete
by woodman212 on Apr 26, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still throwing out Chase Patton
Watching the 2009-2010 Chiefs via the Slingbox, 12 hours delayed, in Taiwan.
Twittering my every move. Don't act like you're not even slightly interested.
by webby37 on Apr 26, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im here
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we go QB, who does he beat out?
Brodie Croyle for #3?
by JBChiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats why
I hope we don’t pick a QB
by Wrestler189s on Apr 26, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
but have no hope
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herm and his "Football Players" rant.. pfft
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
by focs on Apr 26, 2009 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Herm...wow!!!
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where did that come from?
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized...
He always talks like this no matter what. How fun would it have been to call him dad?
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Herm as your Dad
Your being sarcastic? right? please?
He would be the worst Dad IMO
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
I don’t think he’d abuse his kids
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wrong
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO matter what you did
he would have been positive.
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what did he do this time?
You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?
by Mully on Apr 26, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just sitting here thinking
how in the hell does Kiper know everything about everybody.. i mean goooood god
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
by focs on Apr 26, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His life is football
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all he does is scout football players and eat popcorn all day
by SayHeyWerd on Apr 26, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And fix his hair.
Aw, who am I kidding. He fixed it once in the 80s and hasn’t touched it since.
You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?
by Mully on Apr 26, 2009 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has CIA connections.
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
by cmpotter on Apr 26, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also has a couple dozen people talking into his ear
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol there aint no tellin..i mean this is the guy that says 21 points is too much for the NFL..thats arena ball!! haha wat a clown!
by kcchiefsfan56 on Apr 26, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Irrelevant
I’m guessing John Parker Wilson or Quan Cosby but u know this whole draft I’ve been wrong. Pioli must know something that I don’t.
by Chiefs190 on Apr 26, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Irrelevant will probably be just that
someone none of us have ever heard of, probably from a D2 school
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
by Ken Harvey on Apr 26, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just looked on Wikipedia
Last time we took Mr Irrelevant: 1970
You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?
by Mully on Apr 26, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Went to AFC championship that year?
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we draft The OK Qb this year as # 1 next year?
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate Swift (WR) Nebraska!
zacKKKKK for Cy Young!
by Ken Harvey on Apr 26, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes chase or hoyer
"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
by Shawn on Apr 26, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I put the video on the fanshot
should I take it out
by Nelly on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh Pioli broke it
Tyler Thigpen will be a Kansas City Chief in 2009.
by ktr17x on Apr 26, 2009 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A Kicker!
You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?
by Mully on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kicker
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Irrelevant is ....... a kicker
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Verstile Kicker
I read he can play OLB
by KCSatchmo on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't fit Succop
and I actually know his name
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice, a kicker
I bet he will be relevent.
"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
by Shawn on Apr 26, 2009 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very to KC
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is where I roll my eyes and go to sleep.
That pick was zZzZzZz!
by SupremeChief on Apr 26, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rookie FAs
This is where the magic happens
by whodachefs? on Apr 26, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This guys sick!
seriously and hes jacked. He aint no pussy kicker back there. We’ll be proud for him to be our kicker cuz he looks like a regular player
by SayHeyWerd on Apr 26, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pooped
Later
I strive to be the person my dog thinks I am.
by KCking on Apr 26, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pioli nails it.
Succop has an NFL leg. Also, I’d rather take a kicker at #7 than they way King Carl did it with Medlock
by WesternChief on Apr 26, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Everybody
I enjoyed the weekend with you. Keep in touch.
by 63gump on Apr 26, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he beats out our kicker will win some guys by himself (sorta)
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
you don't have to win and you don't need to fight. Supertramp
by Steve_Chiefs on Apr 26, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is our man
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
by focs on Apr 26, 2009 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eh.
Only 2 interest me
"...Said he couldn't go on the American way"
by Jux on Apr 26, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here they are ladies and gents...
Baby, Ginger, Scary, Sporty and Posh
by TDubb on Apr 26, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW ! BADA BING ;CAROLINA PRESENT & ACCOUNTED FOR !
Succop is the man ! Rolling 4 deep !
by 65tosspowertrap on Apr 27, 2009 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vertical
Pro Football Weekly had a feature on the vertical. O’Connell was tied with J. Cook of So Carolina for the best vertical of 41.0". Don’t know why the descrepancy with Scouts.inc.
Assume the Washington (45.0" vertical[!]) pick and this one were to address the Chief’s vertical game.
by Kane on Apr 26, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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