NFL Draft Chiefs Bringing In LB Sean Weatherspoon and S Earl Thomas For Visits - Page 2

|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)

Micjones · 03-16-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

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.

Would love to have Weatherspoon.
You really think Nate Allen will still be around in the Third Round?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-16-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Would love to have Weatherspoon.
You really think Nate Allen will still be around in the Third Round?

He's a late 2nd to early third rounder, and guys like that generally drop because someone makes a stupid reach in the mid second.

It happens every year.

Micjones · 03-16-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

He's a late 2nd to early third rounder, and guys like that generally drop because someone makes a stupid reach in the mid second.

It happens every year.

I hope you're right. If we got him in the Third Round it'd be great value.
Nate Allen is definitely on my wishlist. As is Spoon...

seaofred · 03-16-2010, 04:34 PM

I would be fine with taking Spoon at #5...

Simply Red · 03-16-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

draft planet is the major reason im here usually

that and, Great sea urchin ceviche.

L.A. Chieffan · 03-16-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

that and, Great sea urchin ceviche.

ooo, SR! Squash?

**AustinChief** · 03-16-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

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.

What if we traded with Miami (let's say they are the only/best offer on the table)... would you be oppossed to taking Earl Thomas with the #12 pick? (assuming Dan Williams is gone)

and then having this be the draft....

1.12 E Thomas
2.4 J Hughes
2.11 BPA
2.18 C Thomas
3.5 BPA

(leaving the rest of your draft the same.) We get one extra pick and can cover all the same positions but miss on Spoon

(remember this is based on a Miami trade being the only one out there)

**AustinChief** · 03-16-2010, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinChief

What if we traded with Miami (let's say they are the only/best offer on the table)... would you be oppossed to taking Earl Thomas with the #12 pick? (assuming Dan Williams is gone)

and then having this be the draft....

1.12 E Thomas
2.4 J Hughes
2.11 BPA
2.18 C Thomas
3.5 BPA

(leaving the rest of your draft the same.) We get one extra pick and can cover all the same positions but miss on Spoon

(remember this is based on a Miami trade being the only one out there)

and I know that is a bit high for C Thomas but that becomes a NEED pick and he certainly shouldn't make it to the third.

**AustinChief** · 03-16-2010, 05:45 PM

Did my last post offically kill this thread?

teedubya · 03-16-2010, 05:49 PM

NOOOO. We don't need the Mizzouchebagification of the Chiefs to begin.

Nightfyre · 03-16-2010, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

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.

Again, I ask you, is Weatherspoon worth Damian Williams and Jamar Chaney? or any 2 of the second round prospects you may fancy?

Nightfyre · 03-16-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AustinChief

What if we traded with Miami (let's say they are the only/best offer on the table)... would you be oppossed to taking Earl Thomas with the #12 pick? (assuming Dan Williams is gone)

and then having this be the draft....

1.12 E Thomas
2.4 J Hughes
2.11 BPA
2.18 C Thomas
3.5 BPA

(leaving the rest of your draft the same.) We get one extra pick and can cover all the same positions but miss on Spoon

(remember this is based on a Miami trade being the only one out there)

2.11 Damian Williams, 2.18 Jamar Chaney 3.5/4.5 Linval joseph and you have single handedly filled tons of holes.

Saccopoo · 03-16-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

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.

I don't see how that addresses any of the larger issues dealing with the inadequacies and deficiencies on the offensive line.

F-.

Saccopoo · 03-16-2010, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red

that and, Great sea urchin ceviche.

I do so love Uni. Got to be fresh though. Really fresh.

If it's fresh, it's almost like a desert.

**AustinChief** · 03-16-2010, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

2.11 Damian Williams, 2.18 Jamar Chaney 3.5/4.5 Linval joseph and you have single handedly filled tons of holes.

Holy hell I forgot about Joseph... yeah I would rather not reach on C. Thomas at 2.18 and take Joseph at 4.5 if he is there.

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