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Q&A WR CRAPHONSO THORPE
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Q: Can you describe your style of play?
THORPE: “I hope to bring another dimension of my game and add that to the wrinkles that they already have. I’m a fast, elusive receiver that can stretch the field, and hopefully I can fit into the offense.” Interview |
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Q&A P DUSTIN COLQUITT
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Q: Can you put it into perspective for a punter to be drafted in the third round?
COLQUITT: “I cannot say how much. We prayed lot about this. The special teams coach, (Frank) Gansz came down here and it was just a perfect fit. My fiancé and I prayed about it a lot. It is overwhelming right now. I am trying to catch my breath and realize what a huge opportunity I have in front of me right now.” Interview |
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CHIEFS TAKE CB ALPHONSO HODGE WITH 2nd 5th ROUND PICK
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MIAMI (OHIO) 5-10 203
BEDFORD, OHIO
Alphonso Hodge started his last 27 games for the RedHawks. He was not only the strongest defensive back on the team, but also the fastest player in the Mid-American Conference, boasting a 4.36 clocking in the 40-yard dash.
Hodge was a first-team All-League, All-District and All-State selection as a senior at Saint Edward (Cleveland) High. He earned three letters as a defensive back and tailback for the Eagles and was honored as the team’s 1999 MVP.
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What NFL.com says about Grigsby and Hodge
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2 138 Kansas City Boomer Grigsby ILB Illinois State
Gil Brandt's Analysis
He's short (under 6-foot) but he's been a starter for four years and was highly productive. He will be a great special teams player.
11 147 Kansas City Alphonso Hodge CB Miami (Ohio)
Gil Brandt's Analysis
A safety who was a three-year starter. A very smart player. |
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CHIEFS TAKE LB JAMES GRIGSBY WITH 1st 5th ROUND PICK
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 LINEBACKER
ILLINOIS STATE 5-11 249
CANTON, ILLINOIS
(138TH OVERALL)
James “Boomer” Grigsby was an All-Area selection as a senior at Canton (Ill.) High, recording 120 tackles (80 solo) with five sacks and 10 stops for losses. He led his team to a 10-2 record and a spot in the Class 4A playoffs. The Honor Roll student also excelled in gymnastics, winning the USTA Trampoline and double mini championship as a member of the AAU national team. He also was a three-time All-American Trampoline Award champion.
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CHIEFS SELECT WR CRAPHONSO THORPE IN 4th ROUND
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 WIDE RECEIVER
FLORIDA STATE 6-0 187
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
(116th overall)
One of the fastest players in the nation, Thorpe made a successful return to action in 2004, nine months after he suffered a shattered right leg in which both of his major bones were broken on an overtime play vs. North Carolina State. Thorpe was not only a vital part of the Seminoles’ football team, but also played an important role on FSU’s track-and-field teams.
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At #116, KC picks WR Craphonso Thorpe
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15 116 Kansas City Craphonso Thorpe WR Florida State
Gil Brandt's Analysis
Thorpe broke his leg in two places in the last game of 2003. That spring, he won the outdoor 100-200 meter spring championship in track. This is a very good choice -- one of only two true freshmen to play at Florida State. |
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The Derrick Johnson file
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 • Height/weight: 6 feet 3, 242 pounds.
• College: Texas.
• Fast fact: Graduated in the top third of his senior class at Texas and serves as a mentor at local elementary schools.
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Defensive overhaul continues with first-round pick
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Of all the realistic expectations the Chiefs had for this year's draft, none of them included Texas linebacker Derrick Johnson.
Johnson, generally considered the best pure linebacker in the draft, was on the Chiefs' wish list because he filled a void at their main position of need. They went as far as to bring Johnson to Arrowhead Stadium two weeks ago so they could get to know him better, just in case.
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"For Certain, All is Well With Surtain"
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 By ELIZABETH MERRILL
The Kansas City Star
He toasted the deal over a bottle of Vermeil Cabernet, dined with the Kennisons at the Plaza, then Patrick Surtain retired to a plush hotel. The food was good, Surtain said. The Kansas City wind he could do without.
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Chiefs along with other teams lead draft day with great pics
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KANSAS CITY - The Chiefs made only one pick until late in the third round but still gave their defense a major shot in the arm by landing Texas' playmaking middle linebacker Derrick Johnson at No. 15 when he was considered by most to be a top-10 pick. Read More ... |
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Johnson 'blessed' to play for Chiefs
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Linebacker Derrick Johnson, headed for Kansas City, said, "What I do best is make plays. I'm the type of player that's going to make the tackle and give you what you need to put you in the game, help you win the game. But I'm a player who's still learning." WACO - After the Cowboys and the Houston Texans passed up the opportunity to draft Texas linebacker Derrick Johnson in the first round of the NFL Draft, there likely were some upset Texas Exes all around the state.
Johnson went to the Kansas City Chiefs with the 15th overall pick after the Cowboys passed on him at No. 11 in favor of Demarcus Ware of Troy and the Texans, who had the No. 13 pick, swapped first-round spots with New Orleans.
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Johnson sends first thank-you to mom
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WACO - Time and time again, Derrick Johnson has thanked his mother, Beverly, for making him play Pee Wee football during a time he would rather have given up the sport.
Saturday afternoon, amid the tumult of more than a hundred family members, friends and well-wishers celebrating Johnson's selection with the 15th pick of the NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, he thanked her again.
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‘He makes big plays'
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 Of all the research material on linebacker Derrick Johnson available to the Chiefs, the one they found the most reliable was a living, breathing person.
Johnson was coached his senior year at Texas by Greg Robinson, a friend of coach Dick Vermeil's and his defensive coordinator for three seasons. One of Robinson's statements stuck with Vermeil when the Chiefs made Johnson their first-round pick Saturday
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Three KC Star Articles
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Whitlock sings praise regarding Chiefs draft More...
"Chiefs fans can dream big dreams" More...
Colquitt: Vermeil can sleep tightMore... |
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Chiefs draft P Dustin Colquitt at #99
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36 99 Kansas City Dustin Colquitt P Tennessee
Gil Brandt's Analysis
Colquitt's dad played in the league, but the young man will be good. He averaged 40 yards per punt in college. |
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Whitlock praises chiefs draft
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Chiefs do the right thing in draft
BY JASON WHITLOCK
Knight Ridder Newspapers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (KRT) - There is reason for concern. The last time I was this pleased with Chiefs general manager/president Carl Peterson was shortly after the Oakland Raiders hoodwinked the Chiefs into acquiring Chester McGlockton. Full Story... |
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VERMEIL: SHIELDS TO PLAY IN '05
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By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star
Will Shields marched into Dick Vermeil's office last week and, in his typical style, made a simple statement to the Chiefs' head coach.
Shields, a 10-time Pro Bowl guard, told Vermeil he would play for the Chiefs again this season.
“It was very low-key,” Vermeil said. “It was not a big verbal blast.”
Shields was considering retirement and had gone as far as to stay away from the Chiefs' offseason conditioning program as he made his decision.
The Chiefs were never seriously concerned that Shields would retire, but out of respect for his 12 NFL seasons, they allowed him as much time as he wanted.
When contacted Saturday, Shields would only confirm he met with Vermeil.
“We had a discussion,” Shields said, “but what we talked about was between me and the coach.” SOURCE... |
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Greg Robinson helped steer Chiefs to Johnson
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Of all the research material on linebacker Derrick Johnson available to the Chiefs, the one they found the most reliable was a living, breathing person. Story |
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Chiefs pleasantly surprised to see Johnson fall to them
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Of all the realistic expectations the Chiefs had for this year's draft, none of them included Texas linebacker Derrick Johnson. Story |
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Peterson and Vermeil on Derrick Johnson
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CARL PETERSON: “Obviously, we had a lot of insight on this guy. A (coach) that was here, Greg Robinson, coached for Dick and coached with Dick Tomey, who coached with both of us. All had superlatives to say about him as a person. Story |
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