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After acquiring players in draft, trades and free-agency, Chiefs must come together as team
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The flurry of player acquisitions finally ended for the Chiefs Sunday when they made seven picks in the final four rounds of the draft.
Now comes a potentially bigger task: Sorting through the pile of bodies and determining exactly what they have. Story |
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Grigsby a diamond in the rough?
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Linebacker Grigsby hopes to follow Allen's path with Chiefs Story |
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QB Kilian targeted for practice squad
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It wasn't exactly a ringing endorsement for the first quarterback the Chiefs have drafted in eight years.
Tulsa's James Kilian was picked in the seventh round Sunday by Kansas City, and coach Dick Vermeil was asked what he liked about him compared with other quarterbacks still available at the spot. Story |
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Boomer Grigsby "Trampoline Boy"
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If football fields are ever replaced by giant trampolines, the Kansas City Chiefs will have the perfect player.
Not only is rookie James "Boomer" Grigsby a husky and highly enthusiastic linebacker, he also happens to be the NFL's only three-time All-American Trampoline Award champion.
The 5-foot-11, 259-pounder from Illinois State was Kansas City's first choice in the fifth round Sunday, expected to compete for a job on a linebacker corps that has been scrambled the past three seasons by injury, ineffectiveness and general lack of direction.
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Chiefs fans can dream big dreams
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You had to be skeptical. Kansas City Chiefs president/CEO/general manager/cruise director/yeoman purser Carl Peterson does not exactly have the reputation as a guy who takes risks. You get the sense that Peterson carefully checks the expiration dates on milk cartons. This is a guy who should have a giant vest hanging right next to the field at Arrowhead Stadium … Posnanski article |
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Chiefs look to put pieces together
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****TO BE IN KANSAS CITY STAR TOMORROW****
By ADAM TEICHER
Kansas City Star
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The flurry of player acquisitions finally ended for the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday when they made seven picks in the final four rounds of the draft.
Now comes a potentially bigger task: Sorting through the pile of bodies and determining exactly what they have.Full Story... |
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Chiefs make large strides, beefing up defense
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BY CHARLES BRICKER
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
(KRT) - One by one this offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have acquired the defenders they believe will put them back among the NFL's elite and, after the drafting of outside linebacker Derrick Johnson, it's a lot easier to think they're going to get there. Full Story... *Don't forget to visit www.BugMeNot.com for a username and password to view this article. |
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Chiefs' GM says his remarks were misinterpreted
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 "I think that's a gross misinterpretation of what I really did say," Peterson said. "I said yesterday to our fans that I love all Kansas City Chiefs fans. All of them. OK?" Full Story... |
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2005 NFL DRAFT WRAPUP
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CARL PETERSON: “It’s been a busy second day with us selecting seven players. We also included two other players we acquired that we would consider part of this draft in Patrick Surtain, as a second round draft choice, and Carlos Hall, as a fifth round draft choice – our second of three fifth round draft choices that we had. Story |
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CHIEFS TAKE T JEREMY PARQUET WITH 2nd 7th ROUND PICK
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 A three-year starter at offensive tackle for Head Coach Stephen Robicheaux during his prep days, Jeremy was an All-Metro selection, as he did not allow a sack during his entire senior season. Super Prep rated him in the Louisiana Top 40 and his Wildcat team won the District 7-5A Championship. He was also mentioned as a Top 25 Prospect by Louisiana Football Magazine, earned a 9.25 rating by Jeff Whitaker’s Deep South Recruiting and Pigskin Preps rated him as the 12th best offensive tackle prospect in the Southeast. Story |
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24 238 NFL.com on Jeremy Parquet
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24 238 Kansas City Jeremy Parquet OT Southern Mississippi
Pat Kirwan's Analysis
He's 6-6 3/4, 323 pounds and a heck of a guy to have around now. He's a big guy, and this late in the draft it's worth a shot. Gil Brandt thought he would be a first-day player. |
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CHIEFS TAKE QB JAMES KILIAN WITH 1st 7th ROUND PICK
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A three-year letterwinner and returning starter . . . has played in 26 career games and has 15 starts . . . has career statistics of 2,618 passing yards and 801 rushing yards . . . also has 11 career rushing touchdowns, and 23 career passing TDs . . . was a three-time all-WAC Academic selection . . . 2003 –– Was named second-team all-WAC . . . completed 57 percent of his passes for 2,217 yards and 22 touchdowns . . . his passing yardage was the seventh-best single-season passing performance in school history Story |
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NFL.com on James Killian
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15 229 Kansas City James Killian QB Tulsa
Gil Brandt's Analysis
Killian has size (6-3) and a live arm. He's been extremely well coached by Craig Thorpe. He's got some skills and he's very smart. |
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NFL.com on Khari Long
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25 199 Kansas City Khari Long DE Baylor
Gil Brandt's Analysis
He's got really good speed for the position but his speed is not translated into production-- only two sacks last year. But it's something to work with since he has 4.8-type speed. |
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CHIEFS SELECT DE KHARI LONG WITH 2nd 6th ROUND PICK
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BAYLOR 6-3 257
Wichita Falls, Texas
The fifth-year senior had a breakout season in 2004, establishing himself as a fine edge rusher with the ability to flush the quarterback out of the pocket. While excelling on the field, he also performed well in the classroom, graduating in August 2004 with a degree in Communications. His tall, lanky frame, long arms, large hands and excellent foot speed could see him shift to linebacker at the pro level.
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LB James Grigsby Combine video VIA kcchiefs.com
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CHIEFS SELECT T WILL SVITEK WITH 1st 6th ROUND PICK
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TACKLE
STANFORD 6-6 300
Newbury Park, CA
 Fifth-year senior who has started 14 games for Stanford at defensive end, including all 11 in 2003 … At 6-7 and 292, Will combines great size and athleticism … Very experienced and intelligent player, his continued improvement and ability to put pressure on the quarterback will play a pivotal role on the Cardinal defense in 2004 … Played both tight end and defensive end in 2002, including two games in which he played both ways … Also participated on the Cardinal track team in the throws … Two-time Academic All-Pac-10 selection.
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Q&A CB ALPHONSO HODGE
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Q: What can you tell us about your experience?
HODGE: “It was a great experience playing with guys like Ben Roethlisberger and Jacob Bell who play in the NFL. What I know is that Kansas City runs a similar defense to what I ran in school, so that’s probably the reason they were interested in me coming there. So hopefully I will be able to have the success that I had in college in Kansas City.” Interview |
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Q&A LB JAMES GRIGSBY
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Q: How excited are you to be picked? Did you know it was going to come down or were you on the bubble?
GRIGSBY: “I was very excited. I got teased at the end of the second round yesterday and was waiting on the third and the phone call never came and slipped me over. It kind of took the breath right out of me. To get picked by Kansas City couldn’t have been a better deal for me because out of all the pro stadiums, the only one I’ve probably ever been to is Arrowhead. I’ve got a lot of family in Kansas City and I really like the organization a lot. I think they’re on the verge of some big things down there.” Interview |
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Chiefs pick Will Svitek at #187
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13 187 Kansas City Will Svitek OT Stanford
Gil Brandt's Analysis
I think he's a Czech who played track and decided to play football. He has great measurables, but the question is if a football player can be made out of him? |
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