NFL Draft Chiefs Bringing In LB Sean Weatherspoon and S Earl Thomas For Visits

|Zach| · 03-16-2010, 04:07 PM

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The Kansas City Chiefs are getting to work on their private visits in preparation for the NFL Draft in late April. We've learned the names of two first round prospects the Chiefs will be bringing to town -- Mizzou LB Sean Witherspoon and Texas S Earl Thomas.

Both are being reported by Scout.com (via WtexKC)

I think these two workouts are interesting because both would likely be available in the middle of the first round. Perhaps a trade down? The Chiefs are just being prepared.

A little more info on each player after the jump.

Sean Weatherspoon

Witherspoon is a local guy so a lot of people know him. He's 6'1", 239 pounds and a lot of folks have him going to the Atlanta Falcons in the first round.

I've heard him described as a better fit for a 4-3 than a 3-4.

He's rated the third overall linebacker by NFL Draft Scout.

The Chiefs will also have a local pro day for guys from Mizzou so I'm not sure how Weatherspoon fits into that.

Chiefs GM Scott Pioli went to Mizzou's game against Nebraska in Columbia last season. I remember he talked about it on one of the local radio stations the next day and mentioned that there was a great defensive player on both sides of the field (Suh and Weatherspoon?).

Earl Thomas

Thomas is coming out of Texas and is 5'10", 208 pounds.

He's generally the second ranked safety behind Eric Berry but interestingly Mike Mayock of NFL Network had him above Berry.

He's another guy that could be available in the middle-to-end of the first round.

(H/T WtexKC for the first FanShots)

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-16-2010, 04:08 PM

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**Reaper16** · 03-16-2010, 04:10 PM

I know two UDFA candidates that the Chiefs are bringing in for private workouts, heh:
Myles Burnsides, S, Northwest Missouri State University
LaRon Council, RB, Northwest Missouri State University

**Bane** · 03-16-2010, 04:10 PM

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|Zach| · 03-16-2010, 04:11 PM

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Yea, like I am going actually read anything from all of you clowns in draft planet. I would rather stick a needle in my eye.

**Reaper16** · 03-16-2010, 04:12 PM

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Yea, like I am going actually read anything from all of you clowns in draft planet. I would rather stick a needle in my eye.

Hate hate hate hate!

**ChiTown** · 03-16-2010, 04:14 PM

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Yea, like I am going actually read anything from all of you clowns in draft planet. I would rather stick a needle in my eye.

Seriously, why do we have another board for football related posts like the NFL Draft? Is the Lounge no longer a place to talk football?

BryanBusby · 03-16-2010, 04:14 PM

Makes sense that they would bring in Weatherspoon for a workout. He's a good player and is a local kid, so he wouldn't count against the cap for the amount of players they can look at. They'd only be out of the time spent and the money to bring him in, etc. They sure aren't spending the money on the current roster, so they have plenty of cash to splurge talent searching.

L.A. Chieffan · 03-16-2010, 04:15 PM

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Mr. Laz · 03-16-2010, 04:16 PM

Pioli should be fire ... how dare he bring these guys that haven't won a super bowl or national championship in for a look.

worthless bastard!!

Pablo · 03-16-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Seriously, why do we have another board for football related posts like the NFL Draft? Is the Lounge no longer a place to talk football?

It's a place where posters can take a staunch stand on important issues and freely(or not so freely) exchange their beliefs and ideas.

It's the Football D.C.

siberian khatru · 03-16-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Seriously, why do we have another board for football related posts like the NFL Draft? Is the Lounge no longer a place to talk football?

I could see putting all the mock drafts in the subforum, but yeah, I got no problem with news like this being on the big board.

Now, putting an "I just saw a 7-month old movie" thread on the front page ...

Mizzou_8541 · 03-16-2010, 04:23 PM

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I know two UDFA candidates that the Chiefs are bringing in for private workouts, heh:
Myles Burnsides, S, Northwest Missouri State University
LaRon Council, RB, Northwest Missouri State University

I wondered about Burnsides. I just figured he was a very good D-II player and much too slow to be given a serious look. That being said, I have no idea.

BIG_DADDY · 03-16-2010, 04:25 PM

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Seriously, why do we have another board for football related posts like the NFL Draft? Is the Lounge no longer a place to talk football?

I agree, it was a good post. I don't even look in the other forum.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-16-2010, 04:26 PM

Just an idea I proposed earlier:

Trade down with the Bills to 9, getting their second and sixth in the process.

Take Dan Williams.

Package 2b and 2c together to move back into the first and take Weatherspoon around 18.

Hopefully find a safety and slot receiver in rounds 3 and 4

Just an idea:

1.9: Dan Williams
1.18: Weatherspoon
2.4: Jerry Hughes
3.5: Nate Allen
4.4: Andre Roberts
5a: Brandon Lang
5b:Harry Coleman
5c:Lonyae Miller

That addresses NT, both safety spots, gives you two rush backers, a slot WR/return man, and a RB to tandem with Charles once Jones is out to pasture.

Plus, Weatherspoon is your de facto defensive leader.

Take a QB next year.

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\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3036768	Chiefs Bringing In LB Sean Weatherspoon and S Earl Thomas For Visits http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2010/3...ing-in-lb-sean The Kansas City Chiefs are getting to work on their private visits in preparation for the NFL Draft in late April. We've learned the names of two first round prospects the Chiefs will be bringing to town -- Mizzou LB Sean Witherspoon and Texas S Earl Thomas. Both are being reported by Scout.com (via WtexKC) I think these two workouts are interesting because both would likely be available in the middle of the first round. Perhaps a trade down? The Chiefs are just being prepared. A little more info on each player after the jump. Sean Weatherspoon Witherspoon is a local guy so a lot of people know him. He's 6'1", 239 pounds and a lot of folks have him going to the Atlanta Falcons in the first round. I've heard him described as a better fit for a 4-3 than a 3-4. He's rated the third overall linebacker by NFL Draft Scout. The Chiefs will also have a local pro day for guys from Mizzou so I'm not sure how Weatherspoon fits into that. Chiefs GM Scott Pioli went to Mizzou's game against Nebraska in Columbia last season. I remember he talked about it on one of the local radio stations the next day and mentioned that there was a great defensive player on both sides of the field (Suh and Weatherspoon?). Earl Thomas Thomas is coming out of Texas and is 5'10", 208 pounds. He's generally the second ranked safety behind Eric Berry but interestingly Mike Mayock of NFL Network had him above Berry. He's another guy that could be available in the middle-to-end of the first round. (H/T WtexKC for the first FanShots)
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7149572	Just an idea I proposed earlier: Trade down with the Bills to 9, getting their second and sixth in the process. Take Dan Williams. Package 2b and 2c together to move back into the first and take Weatherspoon around 18. Hopefully find a safety and slot receiver in rounds 3 and 4 Just an idea: 1.9: Dan Williams 1.18: Weatherspoon 2.4: Jerry Hughes 3.5: Nate Allen 4.4: Andre Roberts 5a: Brandon Lang 5b:Harry Coleman 5c:Lonyae Miller That addresses NT, both safety spots, gives you two rush backers, a slot WR/return man, and a RB to tandem with Charles once Jones is out to pasture. Plus, Weatherspoon is your de facto defensive leader. Take a QB next year. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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