if eric ****ing galko is gushing over your 5th round pick i think you are doing something right

Ok yes, but he's a lot closer to a Spags guy than than BJ Thompson is.

The more you guys talk, the more I'm loving this pick... reeeally kinda liking our DE group all of a sudden

Well he loves Corey Trice if you take him he'll tell you that you got a 1st round CB.

Is this guy really 26?

This is a helluva pick.

Hopefully he has a great long jump &can attach himself to Josh Allen's face

It appears this guy is 26 years old? What am I missing here?

DOB 3/23/1999

Carve out a Gary Stills type role and grow from there. Dadi Nicholas might have kept his spot if not for a torn patella. Smaller size guys but if he can create a spot for himself like they did that’s a good start

One site I see has 03/23/1997.

ESPN: at 140 pounds and seven feet tall, BJ Thompson has the notoriety of being the first octogenarian in the NFL draft

Ha, I mean sure, but I think it's getting greedy.

Freshman in 2017 at Baylor so...maybe? But seems unlikely. 1999 seems more likely.

Says born in 99 so 24. Still pretty old for Veach lol

https://www.pro-football-reference.c...ege%20Stats%29

This years defense is gonna be the best of the Mahomes era and I’m here for it

2023 East West Shrine Bowl measurements

Brandon Thompson Stephen F. Austin 6053 HT 238 WT 10 Hands 34 3/8 Arms 82 1/2 Wing

Got it. I was a bit worried at 26!

I personally love his frame! Built like one of those double-digit sack guys that make you say "How the **** is this guy doing this?".

It is 1999

Man I hope he's not the next Kpass or Kaindoh. We keep swinging at that with mid-round picks.

Please develop, BJ.

4.4 40, 40" vert, yeah. I wanted Nolan Smith and Adebaware really bad. Veach had it the whole time. We good.

Aaron Wilson Tweeted what you showed
But he was not invited to NFL combine and his stats from Pro Day -

I am happy with the pick and he is a very good athlete, but he seems to already have this mythical quality that we all hope will make him a great player for the Chiefs

He did? Lol, that's awesome.

He was another Senior Bowl guy. That week with the players always sets the tone with the Chiefs draft board.

Punter

Was he 4.4 or 4.6 40? Quite a big difference!

He can be like a door bottom draft stopper against the Eagles soccer scrum. They trip me up

I think the only official time was 4.61 coming from his Pro Day, yet pretty well-known football media people are coming up with much faster and better times.

I have no idea where those numbers came from other than a creative agent that was trying to help his client.

It will be interesting to watch Thompson in preseason.

I'll buy in. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see him at 250-ish by season opener. I doubt SFA has superior nutrition and weight training programs. I'll laugh when he blows by fatass Brown.

Did I hear that right? He ran a 4.4 40?:eek:

Sounded on the clip like Bucky said 4.56 maybe? Who the f**k knows I guess, looked pretty fast to me.

Been a long time since we had this.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson’s get off is nuts���� <a href="https://t.co/VAIeNwy4U8">pic.twitter.com/VAIeNwy4U8</a></p>&mdash; Braiden Turner (@bturner23) <a href="https://twitter.com/bturner23/status/1652389561824157698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He sorta looked like a smaller version of Jevon Kearse in that clip

Most intriguing pick of this draft, a classic outside the box roll of the dice on raw potential and skill

Woah, that QB started to run for his life! LMAO

When we play the Bengals, this guy would give OBJ fits!

Chiefswire.com reporting info about BJ Thompson that does not seem to be true.

Smith was a 4.39 and BJ was a 4.61. (Not close) Smith broad jumped 128". Thompson was 125" (close). Smith has a vertical 0f 41.5" and Thompson 37.5".

Maybe Thompson had some private workouts where his numbers were better.

Leonard Floyd meets Snoop Dogg

I might be crazy. But I think this guy excites me the most out of the draft?

That’s not to say I think he’ll be better than FAU. But as far as what he brings and where we got him

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From a Kansas City Chiefs fan.<br><br>To a Kansas City Chiefs player.<a href="https://twitter.com/_BJThompson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_BJThompson</a> shares why he grew up rooting for the Chiefs �� <a href="https://t.co/vRlX07iLc6">pic.twitter.com/vRlX07iLc6</a></p>&mdash; KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/KCSportsNetwork/status/1652400372500123656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In one of the videos he says he from England, Arkansas. Wasn't Greg Wesley, S for KC from England, Ark too?

So I’ll be that guy. Who the **** is his brother?

Brokdikjag Thompson

Bennie Thompson.



Still out there looking for a killer, pretending to pee on people at truck stops

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Meet B.J. Thompson, the 6&#39;5&quot;, 240lb Edge from <a href="https://twitter.com/SFA_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SFA_Football</a> who runs 4.4 in the forty, jumps 40 inches, and has an 11&#39;3&quot; broad jump.<br><br>Oh, and here is the raw video I shot of what it looks like when he drops in coverage. <br><br>Doesn&#39;t have a combine invite....yet. <a href="https://t.co/b5Dg2BGknq">pic.twitter.com/b5Dg2BGknq</a></p>&mdash; Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrettKollmann/status/1620640367896047616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Blake Mack he was in camp with the Chiefs a few years ago.

Dude looks like a small forward. Very spidery. Love the athleticism though. I feel like he needs to weigh closer to 265, but as a pass-rush specialist maybe he's fine at 240. Spags is going to love this guy. Especially if he can put on some weight and still be very quick/athletic.

You mean like this?


https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crobw...YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Lol, nice. Splains a lot.

I wanted to draft DeMarvion Overshown because he was a converted safety, could rush the passer, and drop back to cover running backs and tight ends, and give Spags a lot of flexibility.

This guy is 3" taller than Overshown, and a little heavier, but still looks like he could be the same type of player.

I haven't watched hardly any college ball in a couple years because of starting my new business two years ago, so no idea who Overshown is. Not familiar with BJ either, for that matter. So apologies for my ignorance of either of these guys.

But the highlight tapes are very interesting. Not sure he'll ever be a 3-down DE, or a 3-down anything, but that length combined with that athleticism could be really exciting for Chiefs fans on passing downs. I mean, as a bonus, this guy is probably going to swat as many passes as the rest of the DL combined, lol. He could lead the DL in INTs as well. Just tip drill everything to himself.

Hope this guy pans out just to see him do crazy athletic stuff in red-and-gold.

He looks to have a lot of potential, and at least he isn't Ben Niemann.

Don't hate it. Don't love it. Just a dude I hope can put on enough weight to push for a role as a situational rusher.

That LT needs to call in sick for film review after that. My college coaches would’ve had a ****ing field day with that.

This guy could make OBJ his bitch with that speed..

With additions like this I keep think the Chiefs went into this draft with a particular situation in mind.

Late in games when the running game goes out the window, you want speed on the EDGE's. Frank Clark filled that roll the last few years but that was about all we had. With the guys we have now we could rush 3 and drop 8.

Thompson-Jones-FAU (It only takes one to break through)

On the back end we're loaded with in the secondary and could play 4 safeties and four CB's. That's going to be very tough to score on.

Chiefs could beat you with Mahomes or this 3-4 package.

I bet this guy can block a bunch of field goals and punts for us. I'd really try to coach him up on doing that. Thinking the possibilities

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJ Thompson vs Texas Tech. He is number 3 aligned out wide in a 4 point stance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/B9xsLKCkcH">pic.twitter.com/B9xsLKCkcH</a></p>&mdash; Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacobs71/status/1652729226708111362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Reminds me a little bit of a young Dunlap at times. Not saying that's what he'll become, but the way he moves and uses his length reminds me of Carlos.

Damn, son.

Couldn't fap to that.

I guess I'm just not seeing what everyone else is.

Every time he tries to convert speed to power I just want to pat him on the head like an angry toddler....

"Awww - that's just adorable. You keep at it, little buddy..."

I mean the moment those arms get extended, the rush is done. He goes straight up, loses leverage and can't do anything to re-anchor because he's just not big enough.

But again - duh. I don't think anyone would argue otherwise regarding his performance to date. The question is can he add weight and maintain the explosion. That's the nature of 3rd day picks - they aren't gonna be fully formed unless they're punters or fullbacks.

Early on though, I wonder if you couldn't get some value by lining him up alongside Jones and forcing the OT to get back fast. Just send him blasting up the arc and get that OT hustling back into his set before he can give Jones that chuck. It would clear the Gs outside shoulder so now the G is left really with trying to guide him inside for C help or with trying to take him head-up.

Which kinda gives Jones control of the rep.

But yeah - right now he's a guided missile or a decoy. Even those of us who are big fans of the pick have never argued otherwise. At best right now he can use the get-off to get the OT back and then set up that spin move if he catches one of them cheating.

He doesn't have to win 20% of his reps to have an impact. He can get 4-5 sacks this year being little more than he is right now and play a complementary part in the DL writ large picking up a couple more.

I can absolutely see packages against Cincy, NY and Buffalo in the playoffs where we have Thompson in as an OLB and he cheats up to a wide 9 and destroys the edge and we still drop 6

I’m looking at you, Orlando.

You’re going to need to clean up that piss and get changed.

Not sure you can put 20 pounds on this kid. he's pretty narrow. Even if you could, it probably would slow him down too much.

Okay I'll be that guy







can he catch

Something that he can learn to do quickly to add value is getting his hands in the air at the right time to block the pass or obstruct the view. In games against Denver and Houston, or other shorter QBs, that is a plus.

I can already see him being effective from the edge on a WR screen or a pass to the flats. Make the QB take an extra beat to lob it over him, and give Sneed enough time to come in and clean up.

yep. Next Travis Kelce but he can rush the passer.:eek:

Since the other thread was locked because nobody can seem to stop interjecting politics into every single walk of life, anyone have updates on BJ from local sources? Feels like no news is bad news right now, are they still practicing today?

I attended the Chiefs charity softball game at Legends Field last night. I missed the very beginning, so I’m not sure who it was, but someone said a prayer for him on the mic before the game. He did mention that he’s in stable condition but they’re still praying for a speedy recovery. Then they played, laughed, danced, and had a great time. It didn’t really feel like a dire situation.

Awesome, great to hear. Thank you for sharing!

Dude still hasn't regained consciousness

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nf...ac-arrest.html

Yikes, this is sounding really bad.

Probably medically induced good vitals actually a good sign

Well shit.

I didnt know the other thread was being political.


At this point, we may have lost a great player. I would think life is more important than anything else that could happen. Hope he can recover and lead a great life doing something else.

Good vibes sent his way.

I wouldn't count him out just yet, Hamlin came back from this so I think BJ can as well. He's probably not playing this year I would imagine, but maybe they can figure something out for him. I just wish they had some kind of update.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A positive update: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> DE BJ Thompson is awake and responsive, according to his agent, Chris Turnage. <br><br>One day after Thompson suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting, the second-year pro’s prognosis is good. <a href="https://t.co/YdjUTJtH3X">pic.twitter.com/YdjUTJtH3X</a></p>&mdash; Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1799120802559746532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

seizures can cause a person to go into cardiac arrest and it isn't anything new or a growing concern no matter what has happened recently in the medical community and let's leave it at that