Chiefs Met With OL Vladimir Ducasse Sunday Night
by Joel Thorman on Jan 25, 2010 2:10 PM CST
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PrintA few months ago, we caught word that Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli personally attended a University of Massachusetts practice to observe Vladimir Ducasse.
Today we learn that the Chiefs are interested in learning more about the offensive lineman.
Adam Caplan of Scout.com reports that representatives from the Chiefs, Panthers and Jaguars met with Ducasse last night. Pioli and Todd Haley didn't arrive in Mobile, AL until this morning so my guess is that he met with other Chiefs reps.
"I feel very comfortable. I’m not nervous," Ducasse said last week of the Senior Bowl according to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com. "It’s a big opportunity for me. To play against the best players, and with the best players, it will probably help me take my game to the next level, where I need to be. I have a chance to go out there and show scouts and GMs what I can do, to show them I’m a good person and I love the game."
There are some personnel folks that believe Ducasse can play guard, left or right tackle. Versatile? Yeah, that's a Pioli type of player.
He's got the "late bloomer" tag as he didn't start playing football until high school. He weighed in today at 6'4" (5/8) and 326 pounds. He was also a three year starter at UMass.
Ducasse's stock has been rising a bit and a lot of folks are predicting him to go as high as the second round.
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i would like to see us grab him
and by the looks of things if he is hanging around in the 2nd i bet that is where we address the o-line.
Warriors come out and play
He name sounds like one of Don Pioli's henchmen.
The question is not how far. The question is, do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith, to go as far is as needed?
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The question is not how far. The question is, do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith, to go as far is as needed?
Big Dude
Thats what we need on our line. Big and versitile lineman.
I'd be real happy
to see him at RG next year. Thick and strong as an ox, would help our interior run-game considerably.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
yeah he is a must have for that name.
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson, and make an offer for Boldin
is he Russina? Vladimir?
thats all we need is a black russian! then we’d be real drunk!
*the preceding was brought to you by Smirnhoff Vodka, hopefully you got the “joke”
Winning begins with Attitude - Haley and Pioli will be winners in KC!
I'll forever be a Chiefs fan! Only God himself could take that away from me, but when I get to my great reward, I'll rejoin two bigger fans, my Mom and Dad.
He looks like Biz Markie.
I say that is reason enough alone to snag him.
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
"Oh ba-by youuuuuuuuu got what I neeeed."
The question is not how far. The question is, do you possess the constitution, the depth of faith, to go as far is as needed?
He can sing that to opposing defenses to scare them.
Outstanding.
Predictions:
1) Fans will feel just scads better from mid-to-end of the 2010 season.
2) During the 2021 season, Ryan Succop will become the Chiefs’ all-time leading scorer with 1469 points.
Gotta love the picture in the squat rack
So we go D on our first pick, This guy on our first pick in round 2, then with our second round 2 pick we go with that other DT that Crennel likes…
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Photos can be deceiving...
…because I looked at that photo in the OP and thought, “Wow, he’s kind of T-rex.” That is, it looked like he might have kind of stubby arms for a guy that big. That would be a real concern. Turns out he doesn’t:
Dayumn, look at those branches.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 25, 2010 2:27 PM CST reply actions
check out the measurements from the senior bowl...
BIG arms. Big hands. Long reach. Good frame.
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
Matt Cassel not getting sacked 700 times is reason enough to grab this guy
Warriors come out and play
Where do you see the measurements?
I’ve looked at a few sites, and don’t see them for offensive line yet.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 25, 2010 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
http://draftbreakdown.com/weigh-in-results-north-team
68 Vladimir Ducasse OL Massachusetts 6′4 5/8" 326 lbs 34" 9 1/4"
Excellent.
I was about to post these:
http://www.sidelinescouting.net/srbowl/htwt/north/
http://www.sidelinescouting.net/srbowl/htwt/south/
But except for being in alphabetical order, they’re not as good as the one you posted, because they don’t list position.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 25, 2010 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
Those arms are huge
he could be a solid left guard.. Assuming he’s got the guts to back up his size
KRRRAKATAWAA
Sounds like a well focused, big strong capable lineman.
Can’t we just sign him up now?
I like Johnson from Alabama
Elite SEC guard. Played the best. Better read of his abilities.
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
"Mr. Pioli is a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately."
by Don Piolie's Consigliere on Jan 25, 2010 3:00 PM CST reply actions
i like johnson and iupati a LOT
They would be my first choice.
I keep hearing that Pioli likes Ducasse.
I also really like sergio render and john Jerry, who should be there as late as 4th or 5th
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 25, 2010 3:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I like them both too but
I think we can get Johnson with 2b. He’s good enough to start and then develop on the field, not a year or two later.
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
"Mr. Pioli is a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately."
by Don Piolie's Consigliere on Jan 25, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
i think he can start
And he could be there in the 3rd or 4th
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 25, 2010 5:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Thanks Stag
Maybe Pioli was looking for a 5th round steal yet his Prospect got out of the bag.
Really wonder if Chiefs and Carolina and Jags? are the only teams on the Ducasse fanfest?
"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius." Scott "Young Frankenstein" Pioli
by Steve_Chiefs on Jan 25, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
If he’s got that kind of talent and draft guru’s see it. I highly doubt its only those 3 teams on the fanfest. Other teams just maybe waiting you have plenty of time between now and draft time to talk/see these guys between private work outs, pro days, combine. I’m willing to bet the pats,fins can easily be added to this list if Pioli has his eye on him how much wanna bet Bill and Bill at least are interested in him if fall to spot they are willing to grab him?
UMASS Grad here...
I’ve watched this kid play.. he’s got a chance to be a real good player at the next level. He also has a real good head on his shoulders. And I know Pioli knows him from his days in New England as he might have heard/read about/scouted him.
Todd McShay was on SportsCenter a few days ago
speaking highly on Ducasse. Saying potential All-Pro.
Zack Greinke for Cy Young!!!!!
I generally believe what McShay says
Ever since he called Matt Ryan being a solid year one starter despite almost every other draftnik putting him down for it.. They called him Todd “I wanna have Matt Ryans baby” McShay because he was saying this kid was the next prodigy in the NFL… He was right.. I started following him closely and it turns out he’s right a lot
KRRRAKATAWAA
I'm watching the Senior Bowl practice right now
and Ducasse is looking like a beast. He is actually been the focus of the commentators when it comes to the O-line. Chavous and Mayock are drueling over him.
Matt Cassell will be a top 5 QB in 2010
Jamall Charles will be a top 2 RB in 2010
Chiefs defence will be a top 15 in 2010
I will be a Chiefs fan until the day I die
Who was he matched up with/against
SOme Big-ten D-lineman maybe?
"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius." Scott "Young Frankenstein" Pioli
by Steve_Chiefs on Jan 25, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
I love this guy
the scouting report I read on the guy the other day basically said he’s raw, but has the physical tools to be a big time player in the NFL. They also said he could be a G or T and that he has a “feisty and nasty” demeanor on the field. If they go D in the firsty, I’d be fine with taking him at the top of the second.
Feeling "The Love" and "Drinking the Kool AId"
only as a RT
There are better Guards that will go later picks
"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius." Scott "Young Frankenstein" Pioli
by Steve_Chiefs on Jan 25, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
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