Amobi Okoye to the Chiefs. Opinions? - Page 2

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-20-2007, 02:52 PM

I understand that we're not going to trade up to make this happen. I'm just curious how you guys feel about this kid, and what you think he'll do in the NFL. I personally would like to see us do almost anything to get a hold of this kid because I think he's gonna be a stud. There are a lot of guys that frequent this board that know a whole lot more about him than I do though. Is it hype? Or is this guy gonna be the real deal?

Extra Point · 03-20-2007, 08:43 PM

I see Okoye in St. Louis, for some odd reason. As mentioned beforehand, I see us picking Daymeion Hughes.

milkman · 03-20-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Extra Point

I see Okoye in St. Louis, for some odd reason. As mentioned beforehand, I see us picking Daymeion Hughes.

Hughes is falling on a lot of the draft boards I've seen.

There is a chance he could be had in the second.

Halfcan · 03-21-2007, 12:37 AM

We need to move up and get this guy.

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-21-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Hughes is falling on a lot of the draft boards I've seen.

There is a chance he could be had in the second.

after running a 4.7 he'll most likely be their in the second

Blindside58 · 03-21-2007, 09:27 AM

would it be eerie / intimidating to be an offensive lineman and hear Hali and Okoye singing an African Tribal chant in unison before they snap the ball?

Spicy McHaggis · 03-21-2007, 02:46 PM

I'd love to see Okoye as a Chief. Branch is well out of reach and Okoye doesn't instill in me that terrible fear normally accompanied by taking another DT in a high round. In fact he's one of the few picks that I would feel completely comfortable with in the first.

Buns · 03-22-2007, 01:44 AM

Hes is a genius and only 19. He will get bigger most likely. I don't think he will make it far into the teens if he is, someone like the donks will trade up and get him.

B_Ambuehl · 03-24-2007, 10:58 AM

I'd say he's a 3 year project. The NFL is tough on youg D-tackles as is. Look at recent Sr. Bowl stars like Broderick Bunkley and Gabe Watson. The difference between collegiate O-lineman and NFL O-lineman is night and day.

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/spor...URATIVELY.html

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-24-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by B_Ambuehl

I'd say he's a 3 year project. The NFL is tough on youg D-tackles as is. Look at recent Sr. Bowl stars like Broderick Bunkley and Gabe Watson. The difference between collegiate O-lineman and NFL O-lineman is night and day.

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/spor...URATIVELY.html

Different player, and different mindset Amobi is gonna be a stud

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-25-2007, 12:17 AM

I would certainly be in favor of trading up to get this kid. If he were to fall to us, and Carl doesn't pick him, may he contract necrotizing fasciitis on his junk.

SPchief · 03-25-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

I would certainly be in favor of trading up to get this kid. If he were to fall to us, and Carl doesn't pick him, may he contract necrotizing fasciitis on his junk.

He won't fall to us. I'm all for trading up to 15-18 to get him though.

With Allen, Tamba, and Okoye on the line, our Defense would be awesome for a long time.

suds79 · 03-25-2007, 09:20 AM

I like Okoye.

I was impressed by his pass rush moves at the senior bowl.

At first I was skeptical in the fact that he weighed 287 but he reported at the combine at 303. And he's only 19.

I figure in a couple of years he'll be that typical 320 lb DT stud with pass rush moves.

I'd be in favor of moving up to get him but I think he's going to go too high for us to have a chance.

I bet he's gone around the 12th pick.

And moving up that far would simply be out of our reach. Sorry.

Hal McRae · 03-25-2007, 02:56 PM

Good player. I doubt he gets to the Chiefs in round 1. His age (19) is a huge benefit for him, as teams love his potential to get better with maturity.

ct · 03-27-2007, 12:53 PM

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...703270509/1002

Okoye takes run at U of L Pro Day
Had better 40 time than at combine
By Brian Bennett
[email protected]
The Courier-Journal

Amobi Okoye didn't have a lot to prove to the representatives from all 32 NFL teams who were in town yesterday for the University of Louisville's annual Pro Day.

The 19-year-old defensive tackle is a consensus top-15 pick in the April 28 draft, someone whose stock didn't figure to rise much no matter what he did for the scouts at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. But Okoye said he wanted to prove something to himself.

"I'm a competitor, so I went out there," he said.

Okoye tweaked one of his hamstrings while running the 40-yard dash at last month's NFL combine, leading to a somewhat disappointing time of 5.07 seconds. He said his hamstring still wasn't 100 percent yesterday, but he ran the 40 again and did it in 4.85 seconds.

"I was trying to break 4.7, but I'll take it," said Okoye, who weighed in at 305 pounds.

The scouts and team officials leaned forward a little more when Okoye took the field to go through drills with defensive tackle Zach Anderson. The other 10 U of L seniors who worked out hoped to catch as many eyes as possible, too.

Running back Kolby Smith ran the 40 in 4.51 seconds, which he said was the same time he posted at the combine. He earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl after the season and is angling to become a mid- to late-round pick.

"I just want to show them that I can do everything that's asked of me," he said. "Show them you're coachable, that's the most important thing."

Linebacker Nate Harris said he thought his combine workout went a little better than yesterday's. The drills can be a little nerve-wracking, but he said the players are used to it.

"It's pretty comparable to a big-time game, and we played in a lot of big-time games," Harris said. "It was kind of a comfort zone being back at school. You've just got to come out here and perform well."

The open audition was even more important to those who didn't get invited to the combine or a postseason all-star game. Fullback Deriontae Taylor went around the field passing out envelopes containing DVDs of himself in action.

The crowd included some familiar faces, such as former U of L assistants Paul Petrino, Kevin Wolthausen and Mike Summers, all of whom joined ex-Cardinals coach Bobby Petrino with the Atlanta Falcons this year. Wolthausen conducted the drills with the defensive linemen he used to coach.

That included Okoye, who might be a millionaire in a month but still wanted to show his worth.

"It's just like they're trying to look through a microscope and look deeper," he said of the draft evaluation process. "I'm just out here giving them all of me. The last couple of months have been quite exciting, going out there and proving to yourself that you are what you are, that you're a high pick and somebody should take a chance on you."

Splat420 · 03-27-2007, 01:00 PM

I would love to have Amobi Okoye he would be a great fit just to bad he will be long gone.

03-20-2007, 02:52 PM
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03-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#16
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03-21-2007, 12:37 AM	#18
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03-21-2007, 09:27 AM	#20
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03-21-2007, 02:46 PM	#21
Spicy McHaggis Keep 'er Movin' Join Date: Sep 2004 Casino cash: $9905359	I'd love to see Okoye as a Chief. Branch is well out of reach and Okoye doesn't instill in me that terrible fear normally accompanied by taking another DT in a high round. In fact he's one of the few picks that I would feel completely comfortable with in the first.
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03-22-2007, 01:44 AM	#22
Buns BUNS <3 2PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Casino cash: $3291989	Hes is a genius and only 19. He will get bigger most likely. I don't think he will make it far into the teens if he is, someone like the donks will trade up and get him.
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03-24-2007, 10:58 AM	#23
B_Ambuehl Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Casino cash: $9705405	I'd say he's a 3 year project. The NFL is tough on youg D-tackles as is. Look at recent Sr. Bowl stars like Broderick Bunkley and Gabe Watson. The difference between collegiate O-lineman and NFL O-lineman is night and day. http://www.philly.com/dailynews/spor...URATIVELY.html __________________ Who's decision was it to fire Romeo" - Coleman C Hunt: "It was my decision but it was one that Scott agreed with" LOL
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03-25-2007, 12:17 AM	#25
BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	I would certainly be in favor of trading up to get this kid. If he were to fall to us, and Carl doesn't pick him, may he contract necrotizing fasciitis on his junk.
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03-25-2007, 09:20 AM	#27
suds79 MVP Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10005036	I like Okoye. I was impressed by his pass rush moves at the senior bowl. At first I was skeptical in the fact that he weighed 287 but he reported at the combine at 303. And he's only 19. I figure in a couple of years he'll be that typical 320 lb DT stud with pass rush moves. I'd be in favor of moving up to get him but I think he's going to go too high for us to have a chance. I bet he's gone around the 12th pick. And moving up that far would simply be out of our reach. Sorry.
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03-25-2007, 02:56 PM	#28
Hal McRae Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Good player. I doubt he gets to the Chiefs in round 1. His age (19) is a huge benefit for him, as teams love his potential to get better with maturity.
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03-27-2007, 12:53 PM	#29
ct u b illian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: DooDah Casino cash: $10009436	Article on Okoye from Louisville's Pro Day http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...703270509/1002 Okoye takes run at U of L Pro Day Had better 40 time than at combine By Brian Bennett [email protected] The Courier-Journal Amobi Okoye didn't have a lot to prove to the representatives from all 32 NFL teams who were in town yesterday for the University of Louisville's annual Pro Day. The 19-year-old defensive tackle is a consensus top-15 pick in the April 28 draft, someone whose stock didn't figure to rise much no matter what he did for the scouts at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. But Okoye said he wanted to prove something to himself. "I'm a competitor, so I went out there," he said. Okoye tweaked one of his hamstrings while running the 40-yard dash at last month's NFL combine, leading to a somewhat disappointing time of 5.07 seconds. He said his hamstring still wasn't 100 percent yesterday, but he ran the 40 again and did it in 4.85 seconds. "I was trying to break 4.7, but I'll take it," said Okoye, who weighed in at 305 pounds. The scouts and team officials leaned forward a little more when Okoye took the field to go through drills with defensive tackle Zach Anderson. The other 10 U of L seniors who worked out hoped to catch as many eyes as possible, too. Running back Kolby Smith ran the 40 in 4.51 seconds, which he said was the same time he posted at the combine. He earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl after the season and is angling to become a mid- to late-round pick. "I just want to show them that I can do everything that's asked of me," he said. "Show them you're coachable, that's the most important thing." Linebacker Nate Harris said he thought his combine workout went a little better than yesterday's. The drills can be a little nerve-wracking, but he said the players are used to it. "It's pretty comparable to a big-time game, and we played in a lot of big-time games," Harris said. "It was kind of a comfort zone being back at school. You've just got to come out here and perform well." The open audition was even more important to those who didn't get invited to the combine or a postseason all-star game. Fullback Deriontae Taylor went around the field passing out envelopes containing DVDs of himself in action. The crowd included some familiar faces, such as former U of L assistants Paul Petrino, Kevin Wolthausen and Mike Summers, all of whom joined ex-Cardinals coach Bobby Petrino with the Atlanta Falcons this year. Wolthausen conducted the drills with the defensive linemen he used to coach. That included Okoye, who might be a millionaire in a month but still wanted to show his worth. "It's just like they're trying to look through a microscope and look deeper," he said of the draft evaluation process. "I'm just out here giving them all of me. The last couple of months have been quite exciting, going out there and proving to yourself that you are what you are, that you're a high pick and somebody should take a chance on you."
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03-27-2007, 01:00 PM	#30
Splat420 I can't spell Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Clinton Casino cash: $10004900	I would love to have Amobi Okoye he would be a great fit just to bad he will be long gone.
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