Draft: Tyson Jackson Q&A
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Draft: Q&A With Scott Pioli and Todd Haley
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Draft: Kansas City Chiefs Select Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
Scouts Inc. gave Jackson a rating of 94 and the 14th overall prospect. From SI’s Peter King: Tyson Jackson. Meat. Potatoes. That’s the reason the Chiefs passed on the best linebacker in this draft and maybe the best player, Aaron Curry. Think back on the Patriots’ picks in the Belichick-Pioli Era, and you’ll see the [...]
Draft Day Live Blog 1.0
Draft Day is finally here! I’ll live blogging here for both rounds of Day 1 and hopefully there’s plenty to talk about! Trade up, trade down, stand pat! Who knows what will happen? I’ll also be dropping in on the “Gameday” live chat over at Home of the Chiefs. Enjoy!
Draft: Lions Reject Chiefs Trade Offer
Adam Teicher takes to the Red Zone Blog to report the Chiefs offered the No. 3 pick to the Lions and were rejected. They offered the Lions the No. 3 pick plus a fourth round choice in return for Detroit’s other first round (No. 20) and second round (#33) picks. The Lions rejected the offer, [...]
News: Chiefs, Cassel Agree to Six Year Deal
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with quarterback Matt Cassel on a six year contract worth $36 million guaranteed according to Joe Fortenbaugh at The National Football Post. Yesterday, the Detroit Lions signed first overall pick Matthew Stafford to a six year deal that guarantees him $41.7 million. Last season the Falcons’ top [...]
Around The Web: Pre-Draft Day
Pioli has a plan and isn’t afraid to make moves says Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star. From the drafting of a college backup QB named Matt Cassel to a daring deal for a moody WR in Randy Moss to Thursday’s trade of Tony Gonzalez, Scott Pioli’s approach to player moves can be summed [...]
Draft: St. Louis Rams Are On The Clock
Because the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Lions will formally take Stafford with the No. 1 pick in the draft Saturday as they agreed on a six-year deal Friday night that will pay the former Georgia quarterback $41.7 million in guarantees and as much as $78 million. Quarterback [...]
