Chiefs GM Pioli Says Good Things About Blount, Haley Checks Out DBs
by Joel Thorman on Jan 26, 2010 12:11 PM CST
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PrintWhen the Senior Bowl began this week, I was more excited than I have been in years past because of one thing: Twitter.
Yes, Twitter.
With many reporters using Twitter, we hear a few more tidbits than what we normally would. Now, these are just things seen in passing but they're interesting nonetheless.
"Chiefs GM Scott Pioli a few feet away saying some good things about [Legarrette] Blount," David Syvertsen of New Era Scouting tweeted moments ago.
Blount is the running back perhaps most famous for the punch. If you don't know what I'm talking about, YouTube Blount and punch. He told Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com that he's here to show the scouts that he's ready to make an impact.
"Sitting next to Todd Haley....keeping a close eye on the DBs...Ghee and Cook looking good," he also tweeted.
NFLDraftScout.com has 6'0", 189 pound Brandon Ghee rated as the 10th best cornerback. They list Chris cook at 6'2", 212 pounds (big!) and the 21st cornerback.
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Me and my boy Arrowdread have been pimping Blount all season.
Dude can straight run fools over. He has proven that he can accept the role as the #2 runner as he was the second option behind James. He’d be a perfect complement to Charles.
He has also proven to punch out an opponent, try to punch out a teammate,.....
…..try to punch out several fans, and get hauled away to the locker room where I’m sure the fun continued. How long do you think it would take for a Chiefs opponent to get him to take a swing for a 15 yard penalty? My guess is the first quarter of the first game. No thank you.
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?
by BigRedChief on Jan 26, 2010 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
You ready to bad mouth DT?
Who also lost it during a high profile game?
Haynesworth lost his cool, came back and hasn’t had an incident since.
by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 26, 2010 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
I agree
He completely lost his cool in the heat of the moment, once. This isn’t Lawerence Phillips we’re talking about here. I think if he checks out otherwise (off-field) he’d certainly be worthy of consideration on the 3rd day.
Predictions:
This year will be better
I agree.
Anthony Dixon, Charles Scott, Montero Hardesty are all big backs that could do the same job, why take a risk on Blount? Not to mention the waiver wire.
by tenacious rdc on Jan 26, 2010 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
Have you seen his running highlights from his Jr season?
If he checks out otherwise & falls to the 5th round, he’d be a great value pick.
Predictions:
This year will be better
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The knocks on him, besides his incident, are he isn’t that great at picking up blitzes and doesn’t have great hands. I don’t care how many people he could run over he wouldn’t make it past the first cut because everybody knows if your not an offensive lineman you better damn well block on one of Todd Haley’s teams.
by tenacious rdc on Jan 26, 2010 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
I think he could probably learn those things
I’m not saying I’m sold on the guy, but if he was a 1st or 2nd round pick sans “the punch”, and he’s shown that it was an isolated incident, wouldn’t he be worth taking in the 5th round?
Predictions:
This year will be better
For argument's sake...
A year ago Shonn Green was known to have wooden hands, a trait which has subsequently been verified at the NFL level, and wasn’t known as very good at picking up blitzes. Shonn Green did very well this year and looks to have a very good future in the league.
Now, Blount probably will not do as well as Green, and I agree that he will not see the field if he doesn’t get good at blitz pickups…. but for a late-round pick is he not worth the risk? Sure, maybe you take Dixon earlier, or you take Scott from LSU, but they all will have to answer questions about hands, blitz pickup and character. I don’t mind if Blount is in the mix, given what I know about him at this point.
I see what you did there.
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, YouTube Blount and punch…
…that he’s ready to make an impact.
heres the link
in case your lazy today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4rkKm0TZFo
definitly one helluva punch
When he gets drafted I hope they play this on the screen behind him....
….as he walks to shake the commish’s hand (or whoever takes over for him). Let the team who takes him see the kind of player they are getting.
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?
by BigRedChief on Jan 26, 2010 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
As a Boise State fan.....
I wouldn’t be very happy of we drafted Blount……of course, if he turned out to be a Pro-bowler, I could probably get over it…
Just curious...
Where is he projected to go? (Blount) Anybody know?
by Chieffan_Toby on Jan 26, 2010 12:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
To prison.
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?
by BigRedChief on Jan 26, 2010 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
lmao
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.
by Lanier63 on Jan 26, 2010 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice… I want to deffend the guy… But that’s just damn funny.
by Chieffan_Toby on Jan 26, 2010 12:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Depends on his Combine, etc.
And if a team is willing to take a chance on him. Guys like him are pretty hard to guage.
ive seen him
5th or 6th round, even undrafted
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 12:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't draft him
Dude was totally out of control and it isn’t the only time he’s been in trouble.
Doesn’t matter how good a runner he is if he can’t keep his cool. The video shows he’s more than willing to fight the fans, his teammates, anybody.
Don’t need loose cannons like that.
I am still trying to avoid using twitter
But I wouldnt mind Blount. The Patriots proved that they werent afraid to [successfully] use ‘troubled’ players. If other teams aren’t willing to take a chance because of the incident then that means we’ll get him at a better value.
good value
and hopefully it was an eye opener to him and now he wants to play hard for us.
Warriors come out and play
Blount looked awful in one on one blitz pickup drills today
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
I would not have a problem with Blount if it was not to early.
I think he would be on a short leash, and setting out most of a season we’ll see how he has matured.
Talk is that Kyle Wilson is one of the better looking CB so far at the Senior Bowl.
Chiefs need some attitude
The Chiefs have been soft for years. Its time to get tough again. At this time Blount is considered a 6 th or 7 th round pick. The punch shows he wants to win and he has passion. My problem is, I don’t want players like Adam ( pacman) Jones) who gets in the NFL and still want to be a gangster and hang out with gangsters. I’m sure Pioli and
Haley would look into this if they are really interested,
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Blount is a kid that could plug in a team with a strong core of leaders and it would work. I mean, we’ve seen it happen like with Randy Moss at New England. It took all but 3 hours as a patriot to shut him up. We don’t have that kind of lockeroom.
by tenacious rdc on Jan 26, 2010 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
how does a punch help anyone win?
All that shows is that he has no self control, class or common sense
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 12:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Especially after they already won?
My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:
"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley
by Red N Gold Beast on Jan 26, 2010 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
“The punch to Hout’s jaw was a reaction to Hout running over to Blount after the final play of Boise State’s victory in the season opener and taunting Blount by slapping him on the shoulder while reminding him of a brash statement Blount made over the summer about wanting revenge for Oregon’s loss to the Broncos last season.
"I’m the same person; I was never a bad person in the first place," Blount said. "It’s just that, everybody has feelings. One temper flies higher than another one, and the next thing you know you black out and you don’t know what’s happening until it’s too late."
Predictions:
This year will be better
He was angry and embarrassed, so he lost his cool
It’s not excusable, but it doesn’t make him a bad person (or team mate).
Predictions:
This year will be better
It's not just the punch
which was inexcusable. It was the textbook ‘roid rage after the punch. Fighting with teamamtes, security, fans, and anybody else that got in his way. Watch the enitre video. It’s digusting.
Exactly
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?
I get mad at people every day. I don't punch them out.
Absolutely no excuse for it.
Don’t wan to hear the BS about being passionate or “blacking out”. Bull. Hitting is what little kids do when they throw a temper tantrum. We just got rid of LJ. We don’t need another baby.
DT tried to rip Sharp's helmet off more than once in the same game.
That was during a game and there were multiple 15 yard pentalties. Ready to say he has no “self control, class or common sense?” Or do you just sue your one strike you’re our policy when its convienient for you?
by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 26, 2010 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
dt? not sure what you're talking about
And, my convenience is not a factor.
My honest opinion is that this guy doesn’t belong on the Chiefs.
Brandon Spikes is in the same category in my book, as is Haynesworth
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 12:59 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
DT meltdown game
I believe it was on monday night, for the whole country to see…
I'd rather die on my feet than be living on my knees
I'll say it
I remember watching the Monday night meltdown, and yeah, DT completely lost his self-control. Those were multiple, consecutive Personal fouls. Sharpe got inside DT’s head and completely owned him.
Unless this guy is a 3d day pick, he’s not worth the baggage. There are number of more talented guys with less obvious issues.
This space for rent.
i dont remember that, but OK
I agree that there are better players w less issues
He can’t block or catch? Sounds like LJ to
me
I wish him well, hope he has turned it around and has a good career, just not in KC
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 1:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Really though,
What Chiefs fan hasn’t wanted to rip Sharpe’s helmet off his head and beat him with it more thann once?
Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.
Blount is the kind of strong leader our locker room needs.
He gladly accepted his role as RB on the scout team.
He took a backseat to James.
You didn’t hear a word out of him after the Boise State game.
He did everything he could to help the team.
by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 26, 2010 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
Blount is a beast and a short yardage monster
I work with some young co-workers that graduated from Oregon and the players at Oregon all loved him as a teammate but also hated him because he punihsed the opposing defenses on the scout team in practice.
Blount will be taken in the 4th round maybe evern sooner by a team that wants a Brandon Jacobs style runner. There is no doubt in my mind he won’t be effective as a runner on the next level.
Making a mistake and being punished and learning from it while in college is the best thing that could have happened to this young man. Pioli go draft him!
by cameltoeuchdowns on Jan 26, 2010 12:57 PM CST reply actions
Stags + Big Red...Why so self-righteous?
Blount had a bad night and paid his dues for it. Time to get over it and over yourselves Why wouldnt you want a 6’4"- 240lb monster with wheels backing up JCharles???
I'd rather die on my feet than be living on my knees
character is important to me
I want a team to be proud of, and I just don’t think that he fits the mold, IMHO
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 1:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Can you really judge a person's character based on a single emotionally driven incident?
Predictions:
This year will be better
yes
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 1:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Well, your high standards are commendable (no sarcasam here)
but I’d be willing to bet there are many players currently on KCs roster who have done worse in private. And honestly, they guy who got punched was doing a lot of taunting…he should have been punished as well.
In any case, it’s not going to matter…Cincy will take this guy far before KC would ever consider him.
Predictions:
This year will be better
There is no doubt that guy was taunting but....
….Blount waited until he turned away then went in for the punch then taunted back as he back pedaled. Then he proceeded to punch a teammate twice! Did his teammate punch back? No he didn’t, he stopped and got his composure. And by the way Cincy will get beat out by Al Davis for Blount’s services…. thats where he belongs anyway.
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?
In that case DT is a disgrace to the Chiefs
His actions against Denver were inexcuseable and we should be ashamed he is representing Kansas City in the Hall of Fame.
/bull fucking shit, one game does not make the man
by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 26, 2010 2:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Everyone has closeted issues
Which is why I don’t bother passing judgement against people that find themselves in a difficult situation, or that made a mistake that may not be consistent with how they’ve conducted themselves previously.
Besides, every one should be offered an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and atone for past transgressions. Well, most people. There are SOME things that are inexcusable. But a young man who has had a free ride as a superior athlete inciting a fist fight is not one of them.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius
also
I am on record saying that a monster “thumper” may not be what kc needs. I prefer a more versatile back that can catch and block.
Haley and Pioli seem to prefer them as well, and a slasher is better for the ZB scheme.
Again, I contend that the best short yardage and goal line backs I have seen in KC arer marcus allen and priest holmes (incidentally, both GREAT character guys as well)
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 1:14 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
we already have alot of running backs on this team
alot have went down due to injury and personally, i would like to see us use our draft pick for another position. i agree a thumper is not what kc needs.
Warriors come out and play
Self-rightous?....
….How am I self-righteous? Because I don’t want my son cheering for that guy in a Chiefs uniform? Because I hold my team’s management to a higher standard? Because I know what is right and what is wrong? I won’t say that I would not cheer for the Chiefs as a team if they drafted Blount, I’m just saying I hope they would do it without him and I expect them to make the “right” choices when it comes to character. I like to think that the Chiefs organization is a class act and I think this would tarnish the luster for me a bit. Sorry but I’ll pass on Blount.
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?
Wasn't it just yesterday?
That people were talking about signing Donte Stallworth? Most seemed okay with it.
And yet, many here wouldn’t give this kid a chance after throwing a punch ?
Hmmmm……………..
Brandon Spikes anybody?
Anyone have a problem signing Brandon Spikes after his little meltdown?
He tried to intentionaly blind someone, yes I have a problem with that.....
…and I would feel the same way.
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?
Not trying to argue...
You’ve never lost your temper and did something stupid? Never?
Damn…I have. Plenty of times. Luckily, unlike these guys…I wasn’t on TV at the time.
Have I ever punched out someone for saying something to me I didn't care for?....
….I’m no saint but honestly, no I haven’t. Have I ever defended myself? Yes. Call me a pussy or what ever you want but to me violence has never entered my mind as a solution to problems that arise in my life….. especially something like losing a football game.
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?
Fair Enough
Just a difference of opinion. I’d just be willing to give either one of these guys a second chance. What they both did was stupid, no doubt…but it was also in the “heat of battle”. I just don’t think one moment of stupidity should cost a young man a chance. I’ve seen guys do far worse things and turn themselves around.
I think it can be on a case by case basis and from what I saw that was enough...
….I would rather see someone else give him his 2nd chance.
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?
The difference is what happened after.
After Spikes did that, did he fight with his teammates? With security? With Fans? I don’t agree with what he did and would be less than excited about drafting him, but his situation is different. If Blount had stopped at the sucker-punch, I’d be more tempted to turn a blind eye (yes, that was a slight jab at Spikes’s behavior).
I dont want stallworth...Ill throw that out there...no thanks.
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
Myron Rolle had a good first day of practice apparently...
After looking extremely impressive at the weigh-in Florida State S Myron Rolle carried that momentum onto the field and had a very good practice. Rolle displayed excellent technique, used his hands well and did a nice job of jamming wideouts at the line. It’s still early but Rolle could surprise this week.
Just a few things
I’d rather wait for Allen Bradford out of USC next season. He’s gonna be better than blount.
Second, one of my friends starts MLB for Boise, and he said blount never shut up during that game. He was insulting, taunting, throwing cheap shots, and that was before the game was over. I personally don’t want him, just because of that.
Third, I’d love to grab Myron rolle in the second if berry is gone for our 5th. He’s definitey a pioli guy. Rhodes scholar, smart guy. I can’t wait to see him in the NFL.
by SoCalChief17 on Jan 26, 2010 1:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
rolle should be there later
Most project him in the 5th
I woul take him late, for sure
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 2:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Dexter mccluster
Looks like a playmaker. Where is he projected?
by BJ Kissel on Jan 26, 2010 2:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
3rd round or so
Sproles clone?
I wouldn’t hate that
You're either growing or you're dying, there ain't no third direction
-Big Tom Callahan
by stagdsp on Jan 26, 2010 2:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
stretches the field
Wr slash rb plus kr and pr. I like it.
by BJ Kissel on Jan 26, 2010 4:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I just hope...
We dont use our first 4 picks on role players. We need starters. I’d be fine with grabbing a complimentary back in rounds 4-6. We need starting olb, ilb, nt, safety, rg, c and wr #2 or #3. We need complimentary cb (nickel?), rb (power back), and o-line depth.
Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan
Before the season started and "The punch" was thrown
wasn’t Blount thought to have been one of the top RBs in the nation. Therefore, getting him in the late rounds would far outweigh the baggage IMO.
Where does the talent of Royals prospects go? I imagine a man in Germany shouting "Why can I play baseball so well? WHY?" - Joe Posnanski
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Jan 26, 2010 6:06 PM CST reply actions
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