Chiefs Make An Appearance At Wisconsin Pro Day

by Joel Thorman on Mar 9, 2011 7:16 PM CST in 2011 NFL Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs attended the Wisconsin pro day on Wednesday according to a few reports. Brain Carriveau of CheeseheadTV.com attended the workout and on Twitter named a few of the teams in attendance: Steelers, Cardinals, Ravens, Packers, Bears, Redskins, Giants, and Jets.

Yes, because we're mentioning this, it means the Chiefs were there as well. Wisconsin has a lot of talent coming out this year so it's a good pro day to hit.

Draft prospects are potential first round picks DE J.J. Watt and OT Gabe Carimi. Watt's stock is rising and Carimi says most of the scouts he's talked to feel he's the best offensive tackle in the draft.

There are a few other prospects including OL John Moffitt, H-Back Lance Kendricks and RB John Clay. An anonymous (to us) Twitter user said the Chiefs were having dinner with C Bill Nagy which, if it isn't true, is a weird thing to lie about.

It's not always about seeing a guy work out at a pro day. Sometimes it's getting an opportunity to talk to them and some coaches figuring out how they work year-round. For example, if GM Scott Pioli visits a school (not necessarily on a pro day), he'll probably talk to someone like the equipment manager to get a different perspective on a player. That's stuff you may not get unless you actually go there.

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Draft JJ Watt

The trade Tyson Jackson to the Chargers for a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos.

I'm tired of pretending like I'm not bitching, a total fricking rock star from Mars, and people can't figure me out; they can't process me. I don't expect them to. You can't process me with a normal brain.

by craig in calgary on Mar 9, 2011 7:18 PM CST reply actions

Get John Clay HERE!

He is an absolute bowling ball that can’t be tackled!

2011 Chiefs Draft!
Torrey Smith-WR Maryland
Christian Ballard-DE/DT Iowa
John Moffitt- G Wisconsin
Dontay Moch- OLB Nevada
John Clay- RB Wisconsin
Tim Barnes- C Missouri
Cecill Shorts lll- Mount Union
Sign: Shaun Ellis, Le'ron McClain, Stephen Cooper

by FootballB on Mar 9, 2011 7:43 PM CST reply actions

Except he moves slower than a bowling ball

One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub.
We all have the right to our own opinions, its just that mine are right.
My quest for soberiety is an ongoing struggle.

by nateforchiefs on Mar 9, 2011 10:45 PM CST up reply actions

Haha that is true but I'm sure Todd Haley can put him in shape

by FootballB on Mar 9, 2011 10:47 PM CST up reply actions

I look at him and I see Ron Danye

Similar size, running style and speed. I want someone else to be the heir to Thomas Jones, I still think Battle could do the job if we gave it to him.

One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub.
We all have the right to our own opinions, its just that mine are right.
My quest for soberiety is an ongoing struggle.

by nateforchiefs on Mar 10, 2011 3:06 AM CST up reply actions

this is the Guy :)

scouting report

"We feel very strongly that our best policy is to draft the best player. This isn't fantasy football." - Ted Thompson

by Steve_Chiefs on Mar 9, 2011 8:02 PM CST reply actions

sounds like Cassel

Wisconsin’s offense didn’t require Tolzien to have a rocket arm or blinding speed, but in two full seasons as the starter, the QB was efficient and smart, a pair of valuable characteristics that the 32 clubs in Indianapolis this week will be looking for in their signalcallers. Tolzien tossed 32 touchdown passes and only 17 interceptions in the 2009 and ’10 seasons combined while completing 68.2 percent of his passes. Most importantly, his 21-5 career record shows he’s a winner. He credited the system he played in as a reason for his success but also pointed out that the success can be easily translated to the professional level.

"We feel very strongly that our best policy is to draft the best player. This isn't fantasy football." - Ted Thompson

by Steve_Chiefs on Mar 9, 2011 8:11 PM CST reply actions

Tolzien is exactly whom I was wondering if they were meeting with....

I wonder if having dinner with Bill Nagy was just another way to get more info on Tolzien.

Go Chiefs!!!!

by ravenhawk on Mar 9, 2011 8:25 PM CST up reply actions

sounds like Pro Cassel

College Cassel didnt play…. specify Steve….geez

meh...

by Chief-blinders-on on Mar 9, 2011 8:48 PM CST up reply actions

I would take Tolzien as a backup to Cassel.

One of the founding members of The Super Duper Matt Cassel Fanclub.
We all have the right to our own opinions, its just that mine are right.
My quest for soberiety is an ongoing struggle.

by nateforchiefs on Mar 9, 2011 10:47 PM CST up reply actions

More importantly, sounds like a Chief

Former Wisconsin quarterback Scott Tolzien won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award last season for his performance on the field. Now his work off the field is receiving national recognition, too. Tolzien is one of five finalists for the 2011 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award, an honor that is presented annually to recognize a leader in the world of college football who has realized their potential to make a positive and lasting impact on the rare disease community. Tolzien is being recognized for the special relationship he formed with Jaxson Hinkens, a seven-year old who was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma. Their friendship has been well chronicled, including a feature that was aired on ESPN’s College Gameday in October. – Wisconsin football

by Chiefs4Life on Mar 10, 2011 10:20 AM CST up reply actions

I love the last paragraph of this post.....IMO is THE way to do it!!!

…….thats how you find the “right” player/person.

#1 OT Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin) #4 FB Owen Marecic (Stanford)
#2 NT Jerrel "POWE" (Ole' Miss) #5 WR Greg Salas (Hawaii)
#3 G/C John Moffitt (Wisconsin) #5 ILB Mario Harvey (Marshall)
#7 C Alex Linnenkohl (Oregon State)

by Masons on Mar 9, 2011 8:33 PM CST reply actions