Chiefs Barry Richardson Quotes

NIUhuskies · 04-28-2008, 12:41 PM

CLEMSON — When the fifth round shifted to the sixth Sunday afternoon, Barry Richardson got antsy.

Clemson’s big offensive tackle had been told by his agent that he could go anywhere from the second to fifth rounds in the NFL draft, and the fifth had just passed him by with no news.

“I knew I was going to get drafted, but I guess it got to the point in the sixth round where you’re promised the second to the fifth and here comes the sixth,” Richardson said. “You get nervous.”

Richardson’s worries didn’t last long. The Kansas City Chiefs snapped him up with the sixth round’s fourth pick — 170th overall — of the seven-round draft.

He joined defensive end Phillip Merling (a second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins) as Clemson’s only 2008 draftees. Guard Chris McDuffie, tackle Christian Capote and linebackers Nick Watkins and Tramaine Billie will be likely free-agent signees today.

“I started off the day and didn’t know where I was going,” Richardson said. “It’s good to know where I’m going to be in the next week or two (for rookie mini-camp). I’ve been working out the past two months and this is a big weight off my shoulders.”

Given that Richardson is a 6-foot-6, 320-pounder who started 45 games at left tackle for Clemson, that’s one large weight.

Richardson said he didn’t talk with the Chiefs much, knowing only that they were in the market for offensive linemen.

“I didn’t communicate with them as much as you would think,” he said. “I knew they were interested, knew they needed offensive linemen in the draft.

“But I had no idea they were going to really think about drafting me. I knew they had interest but was surprised to hear from them.”

The timing, he said, was excellent.

“The fourth pick of the sixth round was me,” he said. “That’s as close to the fifth round as possible.”

Richardson is confident about his chances in Kansas City. The Chiefs have an aging line and are in the market for young replacements like Branden Albert, Virginia’s tackle-guard combo who was their second first-round pick.

“I’ll have the opportunity to come in and start, compete for the starting job,” Richardson said. “They brought me in to play a key role, come in and help out with the running and passing games.

“I’ll give it all I’ve got and hopefully bring a championship to Kansas City.”

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NIUhuskies Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Casino cash: $7375050	Barry Richardson Quotes CLEMSON — When the fifth round shifted to the sixth Sunday afternoon, Barry Richardson got antsy. Clemson’s big offensive tackle had been told by his agent that he could go anywhere from the second to fifth rounds in the NFL draft, and the fifth had just passed him by with no news. “I knew I was going to get drafted, but I guess it got to the point in the sixth round where you’re promised the second to the fifth and here comes the sixth,” Richardson said. “You get nervous.” Richardson’s worries didn’t last long. The Kansas City Chiefs snapped him up with the sixth round’s fourth pick — 170th overall — of the seven-round draft. He joined defensive end Phillip Merling (a second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins) as Clemson’s only 2008 draftees. Guard Chris McDuffie, tackle Christian Capote and linebackers Nick Watkins and Tramaine Billie will be likely free-agent signees today. “I started off the day and didn’t know where I was going,” Richardson said. “It’s good to know where I’m going to be in the next week or two (for rookie mini-camp). I’ve been working out the past two months and this is a big weight off my shoulders.” Given that Richardson is a 6-foot-6, 320-pounder who started 45 games at left tackle for Clemson, that’s one large weight. Richardson said he didn’t talk with the Chiefs much, knowing only that they were in the market for offensive linemen. “I didn’t communicate with them as much as you would think,” he said. “I knew they were interested, knew they needed offensive linemen in the draft. “But I had no idea they were going to really think about drafting me. I knew they had interest but was surprised to hear from them.” The timing, he said, was excellent. “The fourth pick of the sixth round was me,” he said. “That’s as close to the fifth round as possible.” Richardson is confident about his chances in Kansas City. The Chiefs have an aging line and are in the market for young replacements like Branden Albert, Virginia’s tackle-guard combo who was their second first-round pick. “I’ll have the opportunity to come in and start, compete for the starting job,” Richardson said. “They brought me in to play a key role, come in and help out with the running and passing games. “I’ll give it all I’ve got and hopefully bring a championship to Kansas City.” http://www.independentmail.com/news/...ft-richardson/
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