Chiefs sign Ryan Succop and agree to terms with Colin Brown
The Chiefs have officially started signing their 2009 NFL draft picks and the last player taken overall is the first one.
Chiefs Sign Seventh-Round Pick K Ryan Succop
Succop (6-2, 218) joined the Chiefs as the third of the club’s three seventh-round selections (256th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played in 50 games at South Carolina, connecting on 49 of 69 field goals (71.0%) with a career-long of 55 yards. He also converted 104 PATs and racked up a total of 251 points, the second-highest total in school history. He added 69 touchbacks on 192 kickoffs. He served as the punter during his sophomore and junior seasons, punting 85 times for 3,597 yards (42.3 avg.) with 22 inside the 20 and three touchbacks.
Succop played in 13 games as a senior in 2008, earning honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference honors. He connected on 20 of 30 field goals (66.7%), leading the SEC in both made FGs and FG attempts. He converted all 30 of his PATs for 90 total points.
From what I have heard Succop has a really strong leg, as in he has 60 range, but the problem is it may not go 60 yards straight. So, the Chiefs have to decide if they want distance or accuracy because I highly doubt they will carry two kickers.
Also, Chiefs 5th round draft pick Colin Brown has reportedly agreed to terms with the Chiefs but no contract has been signed (that we know about). Via Scout.com
The Kansas City Chiefs have reached a contract agreement with fifth-round pick OT Colin Brown, Scout.com has confirmed. According to a league source, it’s a three-year deal worth nearly $1.34 million with a signing bonus of close to $154,000.
The former University of Missouri offensive lineman lined up at right tackle during the team’s OTA practices.
Possible replacement forDamion McIntosh? Only time will tell.
Well, there you have it Chiefs fans, any thoughts? Who do you think the next player to sign with the team will be?
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Chiefs 2009 Draft Picks Overview
| Pick | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | College |
| Round 1 Pick 3 (3) | Tyson Jackson | DE | 6′4″ | 295 | LSU |
| Round 2 Pick 2 (34) | Traded to NE for Cassel/Vrabel | ||||
| Round 3 Pick 3 (67) | Alex Magee | T | 6′3″ | 298 | Purdue |
| Round 4 Pick 2 (102) | Donald Washington | CB | 6′0″ | 197 | Ohio State |
| Round 5 Pick 3 (139) | Colin Brown | OL | 6′7″ | 335 | Missouri |
| Round 6 Pick 2 (175) | Quinten Lawrence | WR/KR | 6′0″ | 184 | McNeese State |
| Round 7 Pick 3 (212) | Javarris Williams | RB | 5′10″ | 223 | Tennessee State |
| Round 7 Pick 28 (237) | Jake O’Connell | TE | 6′4″ | 255 | Miami (OHIO) |
| Round 7 Pick 47 (256) | Ryan Succop | K | 6′2″ | 218 | South Carolina |
I am still letting a lot of these sink in… and I will judge the picks more once they actually hit the field.
Keep in mind that Pioli has a pretty good draft history (particularly with defensive linemen in the first round) so don’t be too quick to judge.
The one word I think about when I see this draft is versatility.
What do you think Chiefs fans?
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Why I Trust Scott Pioli with Chiefs First Round Pick
I know there is a ton of debate with the Chiefs and what they should do with their first round draft pick. Some say the Chiefs should draft a pass rusher, other want to sure of up the offensive line for years to come, and don’t forgot about all of the people who have a man crush on Wake LB Aaron Curry.
I am not here to argue these points with you (not this time) because each opinion has a valid argument and we all the know that there is a reason the Chiefs are drafting at #3 overall, and that is because they have lots of needs. So I am here to say that I trust Scott Pioli.
I know that Scott Pioli is not solely responsible for the first round NFL draft success of the New England Patriots but he has been a big part of that success since the 2000 season. Also, while I don’t know this for a fact, Scott Pioli and Bill Belichick have been reported to agree on something like 95% of the players the Pats signed/drafted.
Here are the Patriots first round draft picks since 2000 (didn’t have a 1st round pick in 2000):
| 2008 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 10 | Jerod Mayo | ILB | Tennessee |
| 2007 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 24 | Brandon Meriweather | DB | Miami (Fla.) |
| 2006 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 21 | Laurence Maroney | RB | Minnesota |
| 2005 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 32 | Logan Mankins | G | Fresno State |
| 2004 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 21 | Vince Wilfork | NT | Miami (Fla.) |
| 1 | 32 | Benjamin Watson | TE | Georgia |
| 2003 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 13 | Ty Warren | DE | Texas A&M |
| 2002 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 21 | Daniel Graham | TE | Colorado |
| 2001 - New England Patriots | ||||
| Rd | Sel # | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 6 | Richard Seymour | DT | Georgia |
To me the results of Pioli’s first round draft picks speak for themselves. So on draft day, no matter what happens I will trust that Pioli took the right player for team. You should try to do the same.
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Two Mid/Late Round Prospects
We all know the Chiefs have many holes to fill this off season. Obviously the draft is a great place to set the building blocks of a team, but not everyone can be a 1st round pick. Here are two prospects projected to go in the mid to late rounds of the draft that could potentially help our team going forward:
(Courtesy of National Football Post)
Tyronne Green, OG, Auburn (6-2, 305)
Like many of the draft-eligible prospects at Auburn this year, Green fell victim to the team’s overall lack of performance more than his own effort. His strong interior line play at times was forgotten as the Tigers stumbled to a 5-7 record, and he was considered more of a late-round pick than a potential top-five prospect. After receiving an invitation to the Senior Bowl, however, Green didn’t disappoint. He lacks ideal size for the guard position, but he possesses a dominant punch and consistently jars defenders on contact. He did a great job all week moving defensive linemen off the ball and showcases the lateral mobility to slide in pass protection. He’s been steadily moving up draft boards since his strong performance in Mobile and now ranks among the top-five guards on most boards. Green still needs to add some polish to his game, but he possesses intriguing upside and could hear his name called as early as the third round.
Jovan Belcher, OLB, Maine (6-2, 229)
After Belcher was selected All-Colonial Athletic Association at linebacker as a junior, the Maine coaching staff thought it was in the team’s best interest to move him to defensive end last season. Belcher responded with a 7½ sacks and 17½ tackles for loss, good enough to garner him All-America honors. Then, at the Texas vs. the Nation Bowl, he had a fantastic week showcasing not only the ability to attack downhill but also the fluidity to flip his hips and play in space. He displayed the versatility to play both inside and outside linebacker positions and is becoming an intriguing option for 3-4 defenses. He lacks great size and speed but plays a lot faster than his times and consistently showcases an ability to get after the quarterback. He started the year way off the radar as a possible midweek free-agent signee, but now Belcher looks like a possible late-round pick who, worst-case scenario, will be signed soon after the draft.
So what do you think Chiefs fans? Should we go after Green or Belcher in this draft? Sound off!
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