Mizzou LB Sean Weatherspoon Willing (And Able) To Play Special Teams

by Joel Thorman on Jan 25, 2010 8:18 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Draft Comment 8 comments

Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com caught up with a local guy that folks from one side of the State Line love and the others, well, hate going against him.

Yes, it's Missouri Tigers' Sean Weatherspoon, 6'0", 241 pound linebacker.

He's projected to be a first round pick by a lot of folks and it's not just because of his athletic ability. From many accounts that I've read today, Weatherspoon was the vocal leader on defense during practice. And his willingness to do the little things, like play special teams, will only help his cause.

"It's just going all out on special teams," he told Looney.

"Special teams is going to be the place where I make my living for a while. I plan to come in and just play every special teams I can get on and I'lll be willing to learn it and go full speed."

Like a lot of players in Mobile, Alabama this week, Weatherspoon said he's using this as an opportunity to demonstrate to the representatives from all 32 NFL teams that he's worthy of a high draft pick.

"It was fun," he said. "It was though, though. You get out here and learn a new system and all that. To see all these great players, it's fun being around them. And everyone's good so it's a chance to showcase what you can do so it's a big opportunity for all of us."

Are the Chiefs interested? Well, GM Scott Pioli did attend the Missouri/Nebraska game in Columbia, MO earlier this year.

Check out RockMNation for all MU talk and check out Mocking the Draft for a Weatherspoon scouting report.

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I imagine

Weatherspoon was the only one being scouted at the Missouri/Nebraska game

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by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 25, 2010 9:41 PM CST reply actions

Pioli said in a radio interview the next day

One defensive player on both sides of the ball…Weatherspoon and Suh.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Jan 25, 2010 9:44 PM CST up reply actions

I hope they enjoyed the rain

Weatherspoon doesn’t fit the Chiefs Defense and Suh might but will be gone by #5.

"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 9:48 PM CST up reply actions

Weatherspoon...

is by far my favorite Tiger in recent memory. I don’t see much place for him in KC, but boy is he a redass.

by mynameistyler on Jan 26, 2010 5:34 AM CST reply actions

Couldn't he play ILB?

I thought he was smart about recognizing plays, good at coverage, and hits like a truck.

Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 26, 2010 7:20 AM CST reply actions

RE

He’s quick, he’s a solid tackler, he’s got great instincts and his intangibles are off the charts. He just doesn’t have the frame. Reminds me of Zac Thomas, a 2 time all american and butkis finalist from texas Tech. He was drafted in the 5th round. Spoon will probably go 4th or 5th. I’m not saying Spoon will have a hall of fame career like Zack, just referencing how far guys drop because of their frame and you can still get value at the 5th pick if your willing to take a chance.
I think that late in the draft your looking at a lot of guy with warts on their resume but the guys you want are players you think will compete, regardless. Players that will compete – and not just try to survive 2-a-days.

by tenacious rdc on Jan 26, 2010 10:05 AM CST reply actions

No way Spoon falls to the 4th or 5th

Zack Greinke for Cy Young!!!!!

by KCchief5555 on Jan 26, 2010 10:24 AM CST reply actions

Rolando McClain

I would much rather trade down/ risk a high pick on Bamas ILB McClain. He is like a coach on the field. Reminds me a lot of Tedy Bruschi intelligence with Jerod Mayo tackling ability (to stick with the patriot theme of the year). He would be able to match up against phillip rivers and make his checks to whatever he sees going on. Plus, he is a game film hound. He will always be in the av room going over tape.

by chiefsandhawks on Jan 27, 2010 12:50 PM CST reply actions