Similar size, but different players entirely. Thompson is also the only RB under contract after this season.

I love CEH as a running back. He will have immediate success in Reid’s offense, runs much bigger than his size, and is a talented pass catcher. I don’t care that they took a RB with the last pick of the first round. What I’m hesitant about is if CEH is the best back in the draft with all of them available. Time will tell.

We know what this offense was with Kareem Hunt. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is not a Kareem Hunt type back...which leaves a little uncertainty.

I thought Swift was a little more explosive but also had more issues with injuries, all in all can't be mad at the pick the top RBs are all grouped right together, Taylor has great long speed and he runs well but more wear and he isn't a weapon in the receiving game.

Good point about 1st versus 6th....but they were very high on Thompson last year. Can you not teach the mental aspect of the game?

I guess I'm more disappointed that Thompson appears to be a bust.

Missing on a 6 isn't a bust, it has about the same likelyhood of success as a UDFA.

How does it feel to watch your new teammates get a ring? Probably hungry

A 1st Round RB!? Great! This offense is going to be even more exciting. Video above (The Call), Clyde sounds like a fine young man, and EB with RB coach are ready for him.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clyde Edwards-Helaire is only about 5-7 and 205, raising questions about whether he will ever be a regular featured back. The Chiefs and GM Brett Veach doesn&#39;t have those doubts.<br><br>&quot;We certainly view this guy as a franchise-type running back,” Veach said.</p>&mdash; Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamteicher/status/1253671553893572608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Need a partner to trade down with... Veach was pretty clear that there weren’t any adequate offers.

Said this several times, the idea you can just move down is a bit stupid, someone else has to want your pick.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Veach giving Mahomes CEH to complete the infinity gauntlet <a href="https://t.co/7Zgr1ngS2v">pic.twitter.com/7Zgr1ngS2v</a></p>&mdash; CSW��Superbowl Champions �� (@ChampagneWhiles) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampagneWhiles/status/1253665038650540032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dude is already smarter than Darwin

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One thing I&#39;m sure Chiefs like about CEH is that he&#39;s very football smart. Up 3, with 2:30 left, against Auburn, he could fight for ever yard but, once he gets the first down, he slides to make sure he stays in bounds. <a href="https://t.co/EF3PBhwtpW">pic.twitter.com/EF3PBhwtpW</a></p>&mdash; ChieflyBacon (@3GravyCats) <a href="https://twitter.com/3GravyCats/status/1253652698525847553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I’m getting Marshall Faulk vibes from this pick.

Through his 4 best seasons he averaged like 1,300 rushing yards, 800 receiving yards, and 85 catches.

If we even get 60% of that, then this is a fantastic pick.

I like this stat.

Nice!!! :thumb:

I liked this pick alot last night.

After hearing his phone call and seeing that pat called his shot with this kid i ****ing love this pick.

He doesn't have that kind of elite speed.

A couple of reasons picking a RB at 32 makes sense.
Without an off season program a running back can still step in and be productive quickly.
The 5th year allows the Chiefs to keep him for 5 years and move on without dropping huge money on a RB.

Since Veach asked Mahomes who he wants do you think he will ask Honey Badger who he wants today. Hey Tyrann give me a couple names for DBs

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is what makes him special. Immediate pressure from the DT and he jump cuts two gaps to the right, forces the CB to commit to the outside then cuts back through the B gap. Breaks a tackle then shows off more contact balance to get in the end zone. He&#39;s got it all <a href="https://t.co/Li9soQHzzK">pic.twitter.com/Li9soQHzzK</a></p>&mdash; Daniel Harms (@D_Harms19) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Harms19/status/1228724607600992256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LOL, last night Mathieu was all about them taking a safety so he'd have more freedom.

Crazy how so many people on here talked about never taking an RB in the 1st round before the draft. Now that Veach does it he is a genius.

Now now there were several of us who thought it was a legit option.

I’ve decided I’m good with this pick. Cringed at a round 1 RB last night but it was #32, and seems like an outstanding fit.

Yep, other teams won't know if he's a runner, receiver, blocker, or just a decoy. He can pretty much play where needed and do a great job!

I think HB will be pleased after tonight’s results. Logan Wilson and Bryce Hall please

Which teams do you think it was?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;It&#39;s not often the Super Bowl champs win the first night of the Draft. The <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> got one of the most dynamic playmakers--and maybe my favorite--in the entire Draft in Clyde Edwards-Helaire. You return 20 of 22 starters and get another stud? C&#39;mon.&quot; -<a href="https://twitter.com/PSchrags?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSchrags</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ArrowheadPride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArrowheadPride</a> <a href="https://t.co/kAPVoQI52X">pic.twitter.com/kAPVoQI52X</a></p>&mdash; GMFB (@gmfb) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmfb/status/1253655872967933952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That is ****ING AWESOME

Where did you see that?

I think it was Veach talking to CEH on his draft call.

Look up the call. It’s on KC Chiefs YouTube page. Veach said Pat pick a player and he said Clyde. Veach said good we were thinking the same thing

I think I've seen 6 different draft grades of ours, and 4 of them are A's. To me that just speaks volumes given the conventional wisdom of RBs in the first round, etc etc. This guy is just such a perfect and exciting fit for our offense -- which was obviously already other-wordly -- that it gets graded on a separate scale.

Great point. Welcome to CP. Rep.

Will do. Thanks.

GMFB mentioned that when the Chiefs grabbed CEH many teams were mad and frustrated as they were hoping to snag him Day 2 early.

Joe Burrow said CEH is the best player he’s ever played with

I legitimately think CEH’s game against Alabama last Fall is the best tape of any prospect in this draft.

Holy shit

Good god.....

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Up 5. One minute left. Opponent has 2 timeouts. Need that first down. <a href="https://t.co/MbAXQACVEQ">pic.twitter.com/MbAXQACVEQ</a></p>&mdash; Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMNchiefsfan/status/1253552545739522048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I wasn't big on the idea.

but as I've also said, I think Veach and Reid have earned my trust.

Watching Helaire video all morning, I see why they were thrilled to pull the trigger.

He's got elite vision and good lord, that lateral quickness and ability to make people miss is really something.

With a less than stellar line, a back like this is what you need. He makes people miss.

I ain't gonna argue with it. Welcome Clyde the Glide, the fresh Prince of Helaire.

Now get me a LB, a CB and a couple of fatties and I'm happy. :)

If you didn't watch the above, watch it, amazing...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">You don’t invest in JP Morgan friends , you invest in JP Morgan. I.e Patrick Mahomes provides limitless amounts of potential so you load him up. For years!!!!! Watch the seed ( pat mahomes) produce fruit</p>&mdash; Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mathieu_Era/status/1253544884562276352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Adam Teicher has to have an auto-negative response ready to anything the Chiefs do.

Veach has earned the benefit of the doubt, everyone else is just a poster on a message board. And I don't see anyone calling him a "genius" for the pick.

CEH will be a versatile RB and add numerous dimensions to the Chiefs offense.

Also it's not like they used a top 10 pick in the first round on a RB... it was at #32.

It takes two to Tango as the saying goes.

<samp class="EmbedCode-container"><code class="EmbedCode-code"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CEH caught 15 more passes than Henry Ruggs last season. <br><br>CEH is a running back. <br><br>Ruggs was the first WR taken in the draft.</p>&mdash; 🎙 (@LanceTHESPOKEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceTHESPOKEN/status/1253676490962632704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </code></samp><iframe scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/widget_iframe.6787510241df65d128e2b60207ad4c25.html?origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chiefsplanet.com" title="Twitter settings iframe" style="display: none;" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe id="rufous-sandbox" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden; display: none; width: 0px; height: 0px; padding: 0px; border: medium none;" title="Twitter analytics iframe" frameborder="0"></iframe>

Good point and what made me excited was the idea that CEH in the Reid offense is a WR too.

I can't imagine getting drafted by the reigning SB champs and being told on the draft call that you were the guy Patrick ****ing Mahomes wanted.

This guy's going to run through walls for Patrick.

How the draft ended up the best value at the time was S's, DT's or RB's

Rb's probably best fit if confident Jones is resigning.

Green Bay did not draft an offensive skill position player in the first round during Aaron Rodgers' 15 year career until last night (which was a QBOTF).

It's great to see that Veach is not going to make that same mistake, and instead will continue to surround Mahomes with as much weaponry as possible.

From Baton Rouge to Kansas City - another gift from us to you! ;)

I never expected this draft pick at all but man am I glad they selected him. This is going to be awesome!

also, on a positive note, UChieffybugger will shut the **** up now.

Does he have a nickname in college? Typing out that name is a lot of work for my fingers.


"The Bull" would be nice perhaps.

LMAO

I highly doubt that.

What about AstroClyde. Like Astroglyde because he’s so slippery when trying to tackle him

I look at this guy as protection for Mahomes. At times last year, we had very little ability to run the ball, which allows the defense to tee off on the pass rush. We know Williams is talented, but he's often injured, and in his last year under contract.

Prisco is a moron.

I was hoping the Raider traded back from 19 picking up a 2nd rounder, and drafted this guy. With Jacobs and Helaire in the backfield, Raiders O would have been stupid, especially with the Ruggs pick.

You want to name the RB after anal lube.......uhh.....

I liked the phone call a lot.

Another caveat, Clyde has the top wonderlic score (except for some smart ass from BC) and some of the others are dismal.

https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/202...onderlic-exam/

Schrager on Good Morning Football:

"There were teams ripping up papers and shouting expletives, FURIOUS that the Chiefs got Clyde Edwards-Helaire like that. They were gearing up to trade up in the 2nd for him, and all of that planning went out the window"

Still won't be able to run the ball if the O-line doesn't improve. How many times did we run it straight up the gut for no gain last year???

Answer....A ton!

Interesting listening to that phone call. Seems like they were hyper-focused on CEH all along and he was the pick, barring a great trade offer from someone else to move down a little.

Makes me think that if Queen had lasted till 32, they still would have taken CEH.

Veach and company have earned our trust and the offense is going to be even more exciting to watch.

Agree with that to some degree, but we had a banged up OL and no starting RB for a good chunk of the year. Get Rankin back and that helps. Hopefully we can find a contributor on the IOL in the draft still. Hopefully Allegretti is ready to roll this year.

Keeping the OL in tact is helpful as well, especially with an abbreviated pre-season.

Not sure if it has been mentioned in the thread, but Joe Burrow said that CEH was clearly the best athlete on the team, and said he'd have a 20-year NFL career. The latter is unlikely, but the former is nice to know.

What I do like even from the perspective of him being a RB is he is probably going to be equally as much a WR in this offense. It’ll be more like McCaffrey than it will Ezekiel Elliott.

I just don’t see teams holding this offense under 27. It’s going to be 2018 all over again.

It always sounds like the guy was always the pick after the fact. But it also could be a correct assessment that Queen was not going to last to 32 and giving up a 2nd or 3rd to move up was not smart.

If Veach can draft an IOL in the 2nd to 4th round, I'll feel good about the offense across the board.

The offensive line should be the weakest part but good enough to do what you have to do.

Yeah I see a lot of McCaffrey on tape. Run the Wr deep and have him abuse the LB's in coverage with his quickness of getting into and out of cuts.

I know, and now we have NO chance to improve in that area!


chill.

sounds like CEH has a really good personality for this team. If that's the right wording etc. Isn't all aloof and goofy; seems like he's a good kid.

Ah so this guy watched this dudes tape embarrassing a powerhouse program like Bama.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One coach told me new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the best player he saw on tape in this draft: <br>&quot;He&#39;s such a playmaker. He’s a good ball-carrier, but his value in the pass game is pretty substantial. He never gets tackled by the first guy.&quot;<br><br>Another toy for Andy Reid.</p>&mdash; Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1253537645621325824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I was hoping for the Fulton kid, but after watching the film it just jumps off the page at you. I’m good

Veach asked Mahomes around 5pm “who do you want? “ Mahomes didn’t hesitate to say Helaire. Sounds like he was the focus all along. Guys, were already at that point where they ask Mahomes who the pick will be hahaha. I love it!


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I don't think it's that, I wanted a fatty and loved Ezra Cleveland, but I think the Chiefs were set on a CB, LB or RB. There was a run on LB's and CB's the 12 picks before. I also was thinking swift, but once you watch tape on both for our offense, I love this pick.

I havent done **** all in looking at prospects but when the Chiefs pick was getting near I took a gander at the board and I was really surprised when a lot of people were calling for Swift. After all the shit McCoy was getting for fumbles people were wanting a guy who reportedly had one of the worst carry to fumble ratios? Interesting.

Glad we didnt go that route.

Sounds like CEH is a 3 down back who can change direction on a dime, hard to tackle, doesnt fumble, and good in the pass game. Sounds like a much better RB to me.

Gonna be firmly in the ROYconversation. You cant cover this guy coming out of the backfield and one guy doesnt bring himdown. He's the best receiving RB to come in years. The fit in this offense in ridiculous. I didnt know that about him coming out. Schrager says he may have been his favorite player in this draft. Mahomes unstoppable next year.

Gotta say it one more time. His route running, cuts, catching out of the backfield is truly elite. He's on his own level in that regard. And this kid routinely in space will crush the soul of any defense. Guranteed. Chiefs won the draft on this pick, per Schrager.

and I think he had only 1 fumble in college.

And he’s going to the perfect situation. We have the deep and intermediate threats to create space for him.

One thing from watching him in the 'Bama game... I hope we stay far away from Diggs in this draft.