Chiefs Could Be Focusing on the Secondary Early During Draft Season

by Chris Thorman on Feb 14, 2010 7:29 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Draft

Hope everyone has been having a great Valentine's Day. I've got a brief update to the Kansas City Chiefs draft interest table we've got going. I added in a couple of players that the Chiefs talked to during the Senior Bowl. Expect the draft interests to increase by a lot as as we get closer to the combine.

This table should at least be a fun conversation piece up until the draft. I know it was last year. I want to note that this is not comprehensive, isn't intended to be and never will be. We'll never get every report of the Chiefs meeting with a college prospect but I imagine we'll hit on quite a few.

And the title of this post...purely speculative, even though the Chiefs have apparently talked to a good number of secondary guys relative to the other prospects we know about.

Here's how the Chiefs' draft interests break down by position so far.

Offensive line: 1
Secondary: 6
Defensive line: 2
Linebackers: 3
Running back: 1
Wide receiver: 1
Quarterback: 2

Refresh your memory after the jump. Consider this a draft interests/Tell us how you didn't screw the pooch with today's Valentine's day gift open thread. I gave Mrs. Arrowhead Pride a nice card, flowers and we spent a great day together hiking with the pup and making dinner together. Roasted red peppers stuffed with vegetables and quinoa? Yes, please.

What's everyone doing tonight?

Player	School	Projected Round	Private Workout	Senior Bowl/Combine Meeting	Pro Day	Rumored interest	Scouted 2009	Local Pro Day
OL Vladimr Ducasse	UMASS	1-2		x			x
CB Syd'Quan Thompson	Cal.	1-2		x
SS Myron Rolle	FSU	6-7		x
DE George Selvie	S. Florida	3-4		x
QB Jarrett Brown	WVU	3		x
ILB Donald Butler	Washington	7/UDFA		x
CB Brandon Ghee	Wake Forest	2-3		x
FS Terell Skinner	Maryland	4-5		x
DT Tyson Alualu	Cal.	3		x
OLB/DE Brandon Graham	Michigan	2		x
QB Tim Tebow	Florida	1-2		x
ILB Lee Campbell	Minnesota	UDFA				x
WR/KR Mardy Gilyard	Cincinnati	3		x
RB LeGarrette Blount	Oregon	6-7		x
CB Devin McCourty	Rutgers	2		x
CB Akwasi Osuwu-Ansah	Indiana of Pennsylvania	4		x

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Late or Early?

I wonder if they plan to find secondary later in the draft. They are interviewing more looking for one to fall to a late round?

by groundedchevy on Feb 14, 2010 7:51 PM CST reply actions

Looking at the guys we have scouted and the projections, it could go anywhere

Perrish Cox and Brandon Ghee are probably the most high-profile DBs we have scouted thus far. At best, they are both second round guys.

The rest of the guys could fall anywhere from Round 3 – undrafted. But CB is by far the position the Chiefs have looked at the most so far, at least according to the reports that have surfaced.

by Nick Britt on Feb 14, 2010 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

maybe both

they couldnt’ have been happy with the secondary, outside of Flowers in 2009…

I think it’d be brilliant to draft a CB who can cover WRs AND return punts/kicks.
I know some of the guys on this list fit that bill.

I would probably draft a FS and a CB/KR/PR

* KC now has the best coaching staff in the league
* Pioli will make at least one trade in the offseason, and 2 trades during the draft
* I'd prefer "lightning and lightning" as opposed to "lightning and thunder" when it comes to RBs
* 9-7 is a real possibility in 2010 IF the Chiefs get 4 new starters

by stagdsp on Feb 14, 2010 8:02 PM CST up reply actions

The fuck is Indiana of Pennsylvania?

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 14, 2010 7:54 PM CST reply actions

The same thing as

Pittsburg State University in Kansas? Idk, I’ve never understood either one.

by kc_radrh8r on Feb 16, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions

Kind of a crappy Valentine's Day here

Me and the girl are both down with the sickness and it is snowing here in Kansas/Missouri. Hope everyone else is having a good one.

I have been keeping tracking of the Chiefs draft interests as well. Some names you missed, Chris:

Chris Cook – CB/S – Virginia – Rumored interest
Perrish Cox – CB – Oklahoma St. – Sr. Bowl meeting
Trevard Lindley – CB – Kentucky – Sr. Bowl meeting
Riley Cooper – WR – Florida – Sr. Bowl meeting
Dan Williams – NT – Tennessee – Sr. Bowl meeting
Dan LeFevour – QB – Central Michigan – Sr. Bowl meeting
Kurt Coleman – CB/S – Ohio State – Sr. Bowl meeting
John Conner – FB – Kentucky – Sr. Bowl meeting
Rashawn Jackson – RB/FB – Virginia – Sr. Bowl meeting

by Nick Britt on Feb 14, 2010 7:59 PM CST reply actions

nice work

even more secocndary

by groundedchevy on Feb 14, 2010 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks Nick

Do you have links to those mentions?

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by Chris Thorman on Feb 14, 2010 8:38 PM CST up reply actions

Another guy

didnt we meet with Obrien Schofield, the DE/LB from Wisconsin

by badassz1987 on Feb 14, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

Never heard about Schofield

He got hurt on like the first day of the Senior Bowl practices I think.

Yeah, I will dig up the links Chris, I just wrote them down in MS Word as I saw them pop up on here.

by Nick Britt on Feb 14, 2010 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

Being forced to watch "When Harry Met Sally"

On the upside, she bought me a bottle of scotch (Johnnie Walker Black Label) so I am drowning my sorrows away with that…wait…she is giving me the evil eye for not watching the movie and blogging….gotta go…

Good luck everone!

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by Patrick Allen on Feb 14, 2010 8:14 PM CST reply actions

Need to take a WR or DB every year so I'm not surprised we're keeping tabs on so many.

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 14, 2010 8:17 PM CST reply actions

So

according to this chart, have we already had a private workout with Vladimr Ducasse or is that “X” supposed to be under the senior bowl meeting column

by badassz1987 on Feb 14, 2010 8:36 PM CST reply actions

Fixed

Thanks.

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by Chris Thorman on Feb 14, 2010 8:40 PM CST up reply actions

Looking at this makes me smile

I’ve got visions of trading back from one of our fifth rounders, getting our defensive play caller (Rolle) and Charles’ backup/enforcer (Blount), and still having two fifth rounders and a sixth or seventh round pick left. So many possibilities this year.

The path to Victory is made of losers.

by Brsrkr on Feb 14, 2010 8:51 PM CST reply actions

I agree with Rolle

I think he will be one of our picks but no thanks to Blount, I dont see anyway that Pioli picks him

by badassz1987 on Feb 14, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions

Just mentioned cuz he's on the list

And who knows…he was young. A lot of young guys act like idiots and then grow up when they get in serious trouble. Besides, you don’t have to be a nice guy to stay out of trouble and be a good team mate (coughvrabelcough).

The path to Victory is made of losers.

by Brsrkr on Feb 14, 2010 9:48 PM CST up reply actions

We need depth at corner and safety if not new starters!

We better be looking at the secondary!! This team has a lot of holes for sure, but KC needs a 3rd and 4th CB and 2 more safeties added to this roster.

I like Kam Chancellor at Safety and Devin McCourty late 2nd – 4th round. Those two young men are going to be players at the next level. They have an all around game and have played a lot of football at a high level in college.

by cameltoeuchdowns on Feb 14, 2010 9:00 PM CST reply actions

I really think

we need three new starters in the secondary. We really need a true shutdown corner with some size so we can shift Flowers over as I think that is a better fit for him given that he doesn’t have the size and speed of the true premier corners in the game today. See what someone like a Darrell Revis can do for a defense.

by wilson123 on Feb 14, 2010 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

The best secondary in the NFL is nothing without a pass rush...

If the QB has all day to throw he will eventually get someone open.

"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 Feb 14, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions

Absolutely!

I’m glad someone else is thinking along the same lines as I am.

We’ve been asking an awful lot from our Secondary the last few years. Most NFL QB’s and WR’s will beat coverage when given the time we’ve been allowing. I’m not saying we shouldn’t draft anyone there…but getting some consistant heat on the QB would go a long way to making our guys more successful.

by Scott B. on Feb 15, 2010 8:28 AM CST up reply actions

Happy Valentines everyone!!

I got the wife a nice ring with diamonds and a pink stone. Oh yeah I got it Saturday at the mall with all the other late shoppers.

I read the Chiefs met with Jonathon Crompton QB Tn….I will hit you with a link in just a sec.

"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 Feb 14, 2010 9:13 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Here is what I got on Crompton

02/04/2010 – The Crompton Camp has already met with the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins, Denver Broncos, St. Louis Rams, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and several other teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, who sent its entire scouting staff along with its general manager to watch the former Vols’ QB. “It’s very exciting to meet with NFL teams,” Crompton said. “For the simple fact that all of these teams want to see what I’m about, that’s a blessing. I don’t care where I play.” Here’s the bottom line on Crompton. He’s tall and an athletic quarterback, who improved tremendously in 2009 under one year wonder Lane Kiffin, showing many of the physical tools to be a quality NFL starter. According to Turner, NFL scouts wrote him off because of inconsistency earlier in his career as a quarterback under Phillip Fulmer. However, the NFL men are coming back and finding a confident quarterback, who played well against elite SEC competition, has great arm strength, accuracy, athleticism and is very intelligent. – Chuck Fiebernitz, The American Chronicle

"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 Feb 14, 2010 9:28 PM CST up reply actions

Any idea what round he is projected to go

by badassz1987 on Feb 14, 2010 9:33 PM CST up reply actions

3-4 on cbssports......but imo he will go later

"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 Feb 14, 2010 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

I could see a CB early and Brandon Carr at FS

by FrankPitts on Feb 14, 2010 10:40 PM CST reply actions

Hmmm.

Most of the corners we’re looking at are round two. Don’t get me wrong, I think some extra help at the corner and safety spots would be great, just…I think they aren’t as important as run defense/Pass Rush. Those things can make a mediocre secondary look a lot better.

On another note Plans tonight? Well, Made my Girlfriend some Chicken Satay with Peanut sauce, We watched a few romantic movies, and made plans to go to Disney World on the 21’st (Our six month anniversary) Will be making Shish Tawook next week, as I’m expanding my cooking repertoire, and he palate. When I come up for a game later this year, come by my Tail Gate, and I’ll have plenty for people. I may even make my famous Grilled Pizza. Peace.

by BetterRedThanDead on Feb 15, 2010 12:49 AM CST reply actions

Well...

Does anybdy else have a wife that hates them? I did alright with some presents and a treasure hunt, but I still get the feeling I’m only around for the life insurance. Is it just me?

by Reno_Chief on Feb 15, 2010 12:55 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Just saw a Scout.com mock that

had us taking Kyle Wilson at our 2a pick. He really impressed at the Senior Bowl.

"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."

"Mr. Pioli is a man who insists on hearing bad news immediately."

by Don Piolie's Consigliere on Feb 15, 2010 1:02 AM CST reply actions

Wife watched me Play XBOX all night

She even put the kids to bed without me as to not interrupt my gameplaying…

by Skrappy on Feb 15, 2010 1:30 AM CST reply actions

so

you didn’t notice her slip out the back door to go on a date for a few hours?

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Always in motion is the future.
-- Yoda

by kabrink on Feb 15, 2010 11:18 AM CST up reply actions

The question is will Pioli use another pick on D-Lineman within our first 3 picks

Feels like we’ve been drafting D-Line with our early picks since ever since!

Then we finally find a gem like a Jared Allen and we go off an trade him.

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Feb 15, 2010 1:53 AM CST reply actions

A NT I’d be okay with in a move down or 2nd, DE’s I would not mind seeing one drafted little later 4-end mostly for more depth unless some trade with Dorsey does happen which I doubt will happen.

The one thing must say is. 1 Pioli is only responsible for 2 of those picks. 2 I believe we have better coaching in place to help those d-linemen. Look at the growth last years coaches did with Dorsey now you get even better coaching.

I somewhat agree with Wilson above stating we could use a true shut down corner. Which really improves 2 other spots as Flowers taking on the #2 man and Carr in the slot… But without a pass rush it would be useless. Not sure how next years draft is, but I’d rather see that shut down guy drafted then, instead right now. We have 2 decent-pretty darn good young corners who are hardly the problem with our defense or team. A 3-4th round depth CB who maybe can kicks I’d be all for it.

by karkz86 on Feb 15, 2010 3:19 AM CST up reply actions

I wouldn't mind taking Okung with our 1st pick, and would be loving it if Cody fell to us in our 1st pick in the 2nd round

I could see Cody slipping, because teams could be concerned about his GROWING problem.

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Feb 15, 2010 6:34 AM CST reply actions

He thought it was just a GOING problem.

That would be ideal…if the Brass thinks he’ll pan out in the NFL. Love the idea of taking Okung, although it’s becoming less and less popular on AP.

We really need to replace Brandon Carr at CB. Anyone else notice he basically got picked on all year? Watch the week 17 Bronco game, he pretty much gets embarrassed all day. It didn’t matter what reciever he was covering, Orton would find Carr and drive it down his throat. I know he’s young, and a lot of folk here think he’s pretty good, but he really looked pretty bad for most of last year IMO.

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by chicks_love_chiefs on Feb 15, 2010 8:58 AM CST up reply actions

Taking a LT in the first 5 picks in the 1st round is never going to be a SEXY pick, but

Cassel kept on throwing picks in the 2nd half of the season.

I’m not really high on taking LT’s myself, but it seems to be a no brainer when it comes to value and need. My ideal draft would be:

1st (5) Okung
2nd (37) Spikes (hope he falls because of the fingers to eyes technique)
2nd (51) Cody

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Feb 16, 2010 6:32 AM CST up reply actions

I know you will hate it...

…but KC WILL draft 2 D-linemen in the first three round

by FrankPitts on Feb 15, 2010 9:25 AM CST reply actions

thats good i'll take secondary early

i want us to have the best secondary in the league next year. and with the brandon tandem and now emmitt thomas coaching the Db’s i think we can

You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first - the leader of a team - who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback.
--- Any given sunday

Cassel can lead us.

by BEEf_CHIEF on Feb 15, 2010 12:25 PM CST reply actions