Chiefs/Kuechly Have Not Met

TRR · 04-19-2012, 06:12 AM

Courtesy of ArrowheadPride...

I missed this but a few days ago but Dave Skretta of the other AP talked with Boston College LB Luke Kuechly, who is often sent to the Kansas City Chiefs in the various 2012 NFL mock drafts out there.

Of note is that Kuechly tells Skretta that he did not visit the Chiefs. This was a few days ago, so things can change, and maybe he ends up visiting. (It would be classic Pioli to sneak him in only a few days before the draft without anyone knowing.)

At this point, the only known contact between the KC and Kuechly is the NFL Combine.

But it brings up a larger point about the draft -- the Chiefs don't have to bring someone in for a visit to draft them. There's no reason the Chiefs can't draft Kuechly even if he doesn't come to KC, or the Chiefs don't even work him out.

I can see a scenario where the Chiefs draft someone, like Kuechly, without bringing him in for a visit. Maybe not likely, but I can see it. Think about it -- Kuechly has very few question marks. He's considered one of the most high-character guys in the draft. He's a multi-year starter so he has plenty of tape there (and they don't do physical workouts on visits, anyway). He doesn't have medical concerns. What are you going to learn in a meeting with him that you're not already sure about?

I just assume save your visits for players that come with question marks. Players who were hurt last year and you need a medical update. Players who are borderline character concerns. Players who bombed the Wonderlic or said something interesting at the Combine.

On the other hand, the Chiefs three first round picks in the last three years under GM Scott Pioli have all visited Kansas City before the Chiefs drafted them so history says Kuechly better visit KC if he wants to be the 11th pick.

**the Talking Can** · 04-19-2012, 06:27 AM

thank jesus

Frosty · 04-19-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TRR

On the other hand, the Chiefs three first round picks in the last three years under GM Scott Pioli have all visited Kansas City before the Chiefs drafted them

Have the Chiefs met with any other 1st round candidates besides Poe, Tannehill and Brockers?

KCUnited · 04-19-2012, 07:24 AM

We certainly don't want to tip our hand that we are interested in an ILB with our 11.

jspchief · 04-19-2012, 07:29 AM

To me, this says they are happy with Belcher and have no interest in Kuechly.

Coogs · 04-19-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Have the Chiefs met with any other 1st round candidates besides Poe, Tannehill and Brockers?

Not by the thread at the top that has listed visits.

Frosty · 04-19-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

Not by the thread at the top that has listed visits.

I looked through that but it hasn't been regularly updated so I wondered if I had missed someone.

Coogs · 04-19-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

I looked through that but it hasn't been regularly updated so I wondered if I had missed someone.

I thought we had met with DeCastro too, but I could be mistaken on that one.

suds79 · 04-19-2012, 07:41 AM

Chiefs trying to keep quiet on this one?

Seems strange that they haven't. But the more noise I hear about the Chiefs and a certain player (say Tannehill) the more I'm convinced that's not the guy.

Fritz88 · 04-19-2012, 07:41 AM

Didn't meat = we will likely draft him.

Frosty · 04-19-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Chiefs trying to keep quiet on this one?

The article stated that the Chiefs met predraft with each of the guys they drafted the last three years. I'm assuming that is on Pioli but maybe it was on Haley and Crennel doesn't necessarily need to meet with the player?

I doubt it, though. I think it will be one of the guys they have met with unless they end up trading down.

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-19-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Have the Chiefs met with any other 1st round candidates besides Poe, Tannehill and Brockers?

I would be very underwelmed if KC picks Brockers. If he can gain 20 or more pounds to play NT then great, but IMO it would be a lateral move at DE and would indicate that Dorsey won't be pursued by Chiefs for a new contract.

BryanBusby · 04-19-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Didn't meat = we will likely draft him.

Okay, just gotta look through and find the draft prospects Pioli hasn't ****ed than.

Coogs · 04-19-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Have the Chiefs met with any other 1st round candidates besides Poe, Tannehill and Brockers?

I could see our pick comming from that list.

I will be shocked if it is Tannehill, but that is who I am pulling for from that list.

Poe... NT is the second biggest hole on the team after Cassel. Not sure about Poe himself, but I understand the pick.

Brockers potential upside is Seymour. Move Dorsey inside, and I am good to go with that as well.

**buddha** · 04-19-2012, 09:08 AM

Brockers looks like a five tech to me. That's as far inside as I see him playing. That's fine because I think Brockers will end up being better than Jackson, but nobody can believe that Brockers is going to become some 330 lbs. guy. He's not built that way, nor is that his best position.

I'm not a Kuechly fan, it's not an area of extreme need like some other positions. Even Kuechly supporters admit that he isn't a hitter and he's anything but physical. I don't understand the fascination by anybody with this guy?

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