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Talking With Dez Bryant About the Kansas City Chiefs

I was able to catch up with Dez Bryant, the wide receiver formerly of Oklahoma State, and currently the top wide receiver prospect in the NFL Draft.

His draft projections have him being selected anywhere from 1st to 15th. We talked about a few things, some of which can be read at SBNation.com and some that will come later.

However, I wasn't going to let the No. 1 receiver in the draft leave without getting his thoughts on possibly becoming a Kansas City Chiefs receiver. After talking with him about his sponsor, Under Armour, I asked him about becoming a Chief.

"That would be nice," he told me. "Whoever drafts me, they ill get the best of Dez Bryant.

"If it's the Kansas City Chiefs they're going to get the best of me .I love playing football. I'm a very physical, fearless person and when it comes to getting in between the white lines…I'm not afraid."

So you're not afraid to get out there and block and be the whole package?

"Not afraid to at all," he said. "It's all part of the game, you know?"

There you have it. Dez Bryant...wouldn't mind being a Chief. Then again, who would mind being the 5th overall pick in the draft?

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I have mentioned it several times before but...

Chiefs fans shouldn’t be too surprised if were to draft this guy. He is a gamechanging WR and our HC knows better than anyone how important that could be to us.

I don’t really expect us to draft him and I would probably rather see us get out of the 5th pick and trade down but, if we get stuck drafting at #5, we will probably end up with either Bryant, McClain, or Okung.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 5, 2010 1:25 PM CST reply actions  

I 100% agree

option #1 is to trade down (and we know how hard that can be) or draft Okung, Mcain or Dez. I’d be happy with any of the 4 possibilities.

Mr J
KC Chiefs Fan

by Mr J on Feb 5, 2010 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

I wouldn't be upset if we did draft Bryant

While not the pick I would make, we still need help at WR and we would have a solid WR group with Bowe, Bryant, and maybe Chambers

What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.

by Aperture on Feb 5, 2010 2:05 PM CST reply actions  

But its not what we need!!

I wouldn’t be upset, but would our defense really benefit from us picking him?

by Claude! on Feb 5, 2010 2:13 PM CST reply actions  

ummmmmmmmmm ... lessee here ... Bryant plays WR, that's offense ... ummmmmm ...

… can I get back to you on that one?

"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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by upamtn on Feb 5, 2010 4:53 PM CST up reply actions  

it would because in theory...

it would help us keep them off the field and extend drives.

by MountainManMike on Feb 5, 2010 8:19 PM CST up reply actions  

No the defense wouldn't benefit from it...That's ridiculous!

I know it’s usually not a great move to draft a WR this high but, Bryant REALLY looks to be a special football player. Besides, options can be pretty limited with a 5th overall pick when you are pretty well set at QB and LT. D-linemen are usually grabbed early like this but, the only spot we need on the D-line is the NT and Cody is NOT worth the 5th overall pick.

Like I said above, Bryant, McClain, or Okung will most likely be our pick IF we can’t trade down.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 5, 2010 2:15 PM CST reply actions  

So was Calvin Johnson

Megatron has been a solid receiver since being drafted so high, but a WR can’t pull a team out of cellar by himself. I’d say we draft WR at the 5 spot only if we’re big players in FA.

by Chiefs4Life on Feb 5, 2010 2:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Like him, but outweighed by other needs

and he isn’t so striking as to be the BPA and override the “need factor” where others fit both. If McClain or Berry are there, they would both qualify as the BPA and a high need position, I guess the same could be said for Okung or one of the other upper echelon LT’s.

I have confidence that we will pick what is best… best player and best fit. I can’t wait to watch it unfold.

by Ochophosphate on Feb 5, 2010 2:20 PM CST reply actions  

This is a dead issue because Detroit is picking Dez Bryant.

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 Feb 5, 2010 2:21 PM CST reply actions  

all joking aside...

i wouldn’t be surprised if stl picks him up. i know it’s not the smart pick but it is a sexy pick. it’s a pick that would help fill the stands. having a great receiver like him would remind the fans of the glory days known as the greatest show on turf. i know they picked up a guy in the second round not too long ago but don’t count them out of the dez bryant lottery.

by MountainManMike on Feb 5, 2010 8:31 PM CST up reply actions  

If that happens...

The streets of Detroit will be filled with the blood of Lions Executives.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 5, 2010 2:25 PM CST reply actions  

I will be disappointed if we take Okung.

We need to concentrate on interior o line – later in draft.

Air Cassel - approved for takeoff

Always in motion is the future.
-- Yoda

by kabrink on Feb 5, 2010 2:35 PM CST reply actions  

I find these questions to potential draftees to be nothing but show

I mean really, would any potential first round pick say, “NO WAY, I’D NEVER PLAY FOR THAT TEAM!”… besides Eli Manning, I mean :P

by aasukisuki on Feb 5, 2010 2:39 PM CST reply actions  

Nice

LOL and true. I talked to Eli today. Story coming later.

by Joel Thorman on Feb 5, 2010 3:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

There have been a few

Elway, Bo Jackson. Jamarcus Russell shows up but I wouldn’t call what he does “playing”

Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.

by Fozzyboyd on Feb 6, 2010 10:38 AM CST up reply actions  

I keep saying if Williams has a strong combine, he will be a Chief.

Pioli showed last year he will reach, and Williams wouldn’t be as much a reach as Jackson was. I still hope for Berry or McClain though.

by Helmets on Feb 5, 2010 3:03 PM CST reply actions  

Dan Williams could be a very real possibility.

The Lord knows we need a stellar NT and he could end up going before Cody.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 5, 2010 3:16 PM CST up reply actions  

I’d have no problem with Bryant, assuming he interviews and tests well. He’s a superior Punt Returner also, a desperate need.

by dablueguy on Feb 5, 2010 3:32 PM CST reply actions  

I'd be down with drafting Bryant

Bryant and Bowe would be flat-out lethal.
We then wouldn’t be forced to resign Chambers, which I’m wary of. I like Chambers, but seeing how his production fell off following his first season with the Chargers, I’m worried about history repeating itself. I’m also not saying we shouldn’t sign Chambers, but drafting Bryant would give us some leverage.

I believe in Pioli’s magical draft powers to find solid players in every round of the draft, but great receivers, more often then not, are found in the first round.

by NW on Feb 5, 2010 3:33 PM CST reply actions  

Seems like....

Fairly bold talk, to me. For someone who isn’t even on an NFL team yet.

We’ll see how “physical” and “fearless” he is when he starts playing with the “big boys”.

by Scott B. on Feb 5, 2010 3:34 PM CST reply actions  

Dude...

That is bold talk from a bold player…Bryant is going to be the man.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 5, 2010 4:44 PM CST reply actions  

Sorry

Seen too many guys who think they’re going to tear up the NFL…and then never do. College ball is a whole different game than the NFL. Bryant might be good, or great, or a waste of a pick and a big contract for the team that picks him. We’ll see in a few years…but there is no way to know for sure right now.

by Scott B. on Feb 5, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions  

who wouldn't want to be the #5 pick and end up with a 10-year, $50,000,000 contract?

hey Scott … I’m available!

"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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by upamtn on Feb 5, 2010 4:54 PM CST reply actions  

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