2010 NFL Draft: Chiefs Sign 11 Undrafted Free Agents

In KC.

Gunnell WR/Slot type UMASS
Eastman OL Maine
Cole LB San Jose State
Brown NT MINN
M Johnson ILB North AL
Jeanpierre OL SO CAR
Lewis OL OK State
Horne-Murdock WR/Slot type Boston Coll

I really wanted us to sign Colin Peek (TE) of Alabama and Clint Gresham the LS out of TCU.

According to the Patriots’ website and collegefootball.rival.com, Billy Stull the QB from Pittsburgh has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/p/2010-nfl-undrafted-free-agents.html
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?mid=142468875&tid=142468875&sid=1144&fid=2150&style=2&Print=1

I’ve been reading about him for some time now and have been impressed. Him and his fellow SJSU defensive end Carl Ihenacho both have good potential.

Billy Stull, QB, Pitt
Menelik Holt, WR, Nebraska
Austin Signor, K, Eastern Illinois

from NEpatriotsdraft.com

So even though he played middle linebacker in College, it’s likely that he could play both inside or outside linebacker for us.

Imagine that – Pioli signs a versatile player!

Also an interesting quote from CBSsports – “Smash-mouth football player who is far better than where he is likely to be drafted. 3-4th round talent who may actually go undrafted.”

Probably will play a big part for us at NT….

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/football/article/Prep-s-Brown-signs-with-Kansas-City-Chiefs-462254.php

Overview

Cole was a part-time starter who bounced between linebacker and defensive end before his unforeseen rapid ascension on scouting boards as the 2008 season progressed.

National media attention focused on the gaudy numbers by Jarron Gilbert (drafted by the Chicago Bears) and Carl Ihenacho or the talented defensive back duo of Christopher Owens (Falcons) and Coye Francies (Browns). Meanwhile, Cole quietly developed into a productive prospect, doubling his previous career totals with 68 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. The former defensive end didn’t easily adjust to playing in space but moved more confidently and fluidly as the season progressed and earned second-team All-WAC honors.

With offenses turning their attention his way in 2009, Cole struggled to adapt. His numbers dropped (58-9-3.5), as did San Jose State’s confidence in him, as Cole was substituted often and even benched at times as a senior.

Cole’s tapered frame, long arms and athleticism continue to intrigue scouts. In failing to take advantage of the momentum he gained as a junior, however, his stock has slipped significantly.
Analysis

Read & React: Has developing instincts as a linebacker. Struggled early in 2008 with the move from defensive end to outside linebacker. Improved throughout his junior season. Quick to accelerate after making a read.

Run defense: Improved in 2009, but remains a significantly raw prospect. Overruns the play and isn’t quick enough to break down and tackle on the cutback. Good straight-line speed and agility to avoid blocks. Improving with his hands to disengage when met by blockers but needs to gain strength in his upper body.

Pass defense: Good athleticism to eventually excel in this area. Good initial quickness and shows lateral agility and natural change-of-direction skills in space. Remains too high in his backpedal and needs to get better depth in his pass drops.

Tackling: A bit stiff when changing direction, especially when having to tackle smaller, shiftier ballcarriers in space. Improved as the season went on and he became more comfortable with his role. Lunged and led too often with his shoulder early rather than breaking down and wrapping securely. A work in progress and flashes some pop as a hitter.

Pass Rush/Blitz: Good burst off the snap as a pass rusher with his hand on the ground. Good bend to get under the offensive tackle’s pads and can close in a hurry off the edge.

Intangibles: Rangy build with room for an additional 10-15 pounds of muscle mass without a significant loss of quickness. Made significant improvement from August to December of last year, with the athletic upside to warrant a close look in 2009.

NFL Comparison: Shawn Crable, Patriots

and tanked Tebow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkg2jxHgpIk&feature=player_embedded#!

I was worried about not nabbing an NT or ILB. We have Shaun Smith, and he may be the answer, in a rotation with Edwards, but I am glad we at least addressed the position. Brown is supposedly a good character kid and has excellent work habits. Maybe somebody to start grooming. I was also looking over the roster, and Derek Lokey, a rookie last year, and listed at a DT, at 300 lbs, may be somebody they are also looking at, to bulk up a little, and maybe try out for a shot at NT. Hell, he lasted a season, so they must have some faith in him. Before everybody does a public, Taliban style, execution of Pioli and our staff, look at our present roster, (many players who have just been forgotten, but were rookies last season), our draft picks, and remember this rebuilding through the draft started about 3 years ago, and alot of the young guys should begin to play to their potential this season. That is what building through the draft is, remember? We also have new Coaches, who can analyze talent, and know who is going to fit their schemes, will likely improve their techniques and will likely play of alot of our young guys . Crennel said “there is alot of young talent on this team already, to build around”, when he first came here, remember? Don’t base everything on past performance. We have no choice but to trust the leadership and coaching we have been raving about for 4 months, so let them do their jobs. If we still suck, I will eat another of my infamous shitburgers!