Chiefs, Patriots Draft Interests Could Be Similar

by Joel Thorman on Jan 26, 2010 8:45 AM CST

Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli has worked with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for the majority of his career so look for the teams to have similar draft interests.

On our draft interest tracker last year, the Chiefs and Patriots looked at many of the same players.

For example, Alabama NT Terrance Cody tells the Boston Herald that Belichick has been asking his college coach, Nick Saban, about him.

"I never talked to Coach (Bill) Belichick," Cody told Albert Breer of the Herald yesterday. "But he talked to coach Saban about me and asked a few questions, saying, 'Can he do this?' and 'Can he do that?' and asking about me as a player and person."

This could affect the Chiefs in a couple of ways. First, as I just said, the Patriots and Chiefs could be interested in the similar type of players considering the relationship between the two top men in the organization. Second, if the Pats are sniffing around Cody, it could mean Vince Wilfork is expendable. The Chiefs, of course, are likely looking at nose tackle help in the draft or free agency.

The Patriots and Browns, both Belichick/Parcells guys like Pioli, also spent time talking to Danario Alexander, according to Ed Thompson of Scout.com. The 6'5", 215 pound reciever out of Mizzou is expected to draw plenty of interest. The Chiefs are also expected to take a hard look at receivers in this draft.

While the Chiefs will keep a tight wrap on who they're interested, the Patriots interests could lend some clues.

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I think

Most all 34 teams will be looking at the same guys.

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Jan 26, 2010 9:07 AM CST via mobile reply actions

True to an extent

There’s now an even bigger number of teams running a 3-4.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Jan 26, 2010 9:17 AM CST up reply actions

I read that as

“All 34 teams will be looking…”
I was very confused for a moment.

You think it's coincidence that I bleed red?

by Mully on Jan 26, 2010 9:41 AM CST up reply actions

+1.

I was wondering if Los Angeles and London/Ontario had gotten their expansion teams.

by JacinB on Jan 26, 2010 10:03 AM CST up reply actions

Ha!

Didn’t mean to confuse you….I just use 34 like that instead of 3/4 or 3-4 defense.

We might have 34 teams before you know it….Las Vegas and others would love a franchise.

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Jan 26, 2010 10:08 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Re: all 3-4 teams

Yes and no.

I’m going to cover Romeo’s defense later this week. The Patriot 3-4 actually uses pretty different players than a 3-4 like the Cowboys. Especially with the guys up front.

by Jon Yoon on Jan 26, 2010 11:00 AM CST up reply actions

Every time I see Pioli

I think of John Favreau… Am I the only one?

"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden

by Matt_Grbac on Jan 26, 2010 9:11 AM CST via mobile reply actions