Rooting Interest In First Round
There are a couple of Chiefs with rooting interest in what happens in the first round of Saturday’s NFL Draft.
Tank Tyler hopes the Chiefs draft his former high school teammate Aaron Curry (top).
Branden Albert has his fingers crossed that his team will bring in his former college teammate Eugene Monroe (bottom).
While most of the guys in the Chiefs locker room will look at the draft just so they learn the names of their new teammates, Tyler and Albert have rooting interests.
Tyler and Curry were teammates at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina. DeMarcus Lamon Tyler was in the class of ‘03 at Smith and Aaron Curry was part of class of ‘04.
“To have the privilege to play with Aaron again would be crazy,” Tyler said last weekend as the Chiefs went through their mini-camp. “He was one of the guys in high school who I felt like played with the same kind of enthusiasm and energy that I did. He always had a great passion for the game. I know he’d be a very valuable pick for us.”
With the help of Tyler and Curry, the Golden Bulls were ranked No. 1 in the state, reached the Eastern AAAA finals and finished with a 12-3 record. The teammates spent time talking to each other last week when Curry made a visit to Kansas City.
“I wish I had a camera at that moment,” Curry said Tuesday to the Fayetteville Observer. “Here we were, me and DeMarcus, in a hallway. We had gone from playing high school football together and talking about our dreams to play college football to discussing what it takes to be an NFL player. It was one of those surreal situations.”
Albert and Monroe spent three seasons together at the University of Virginia (2005-06-07). Monroe started 18 games in ‘06-’07 at left tackle, with Albert opening 23 games at left guard. When Monroe was injured during the ‘07 season and missed two starts, Albert moved over to left tackle.
“I would love to see him here; he’s like my little brother,” Albert said. “If we were to draft him and he were to come in and play left or right (tackle), not to knock anybody on the team right now, he’s a high talent and he’s going to be a good football player up here (the NFL).”
Monroe’s strength according to Albert is his feet. “He’s got great feet and that makes him a great pass blocker,” he said.
Does he have better feet than Albert?
“Oh, I don’t know about that,” Albert said. “I guess he would have better feet than me. People sometimes forget that I didn’t play tackle in college and last year I was learning. He’s (Monroe) been playing left tackle for three or four years.”
Would Monroe like it here? “Oh yeah, he would blend right in,” Albert said.
Would Curry like it here?
“I think Aaron would like Kansas City,” said Tyler. “It feels sort of like North Carolina a little bit. The people are friendly and there are a lot of good restaurants, especially for barbecue. I’ll take him to a couple of my favorites like Jack Stack or Houston’s.”
Could very well be one of those guys coming here.
Or not.
We could really use them both, actually.
In a little over 24 hours…we’ll know.
Against all odds, I still think Pioli will find a deal or way to trade out of the #3 overall pick. How far down he goes or can go is another issue.
However, if/when that happens Tank and Albert won’t be seeing their pal on the Chief’s roster.
Yeah I’m doubting more and more that we will not get a hold of Curry for this draft and the lions will fall back on him rather than getting a holdout from stafford.
I think that seriously curry is the best bet. learning to pass rush i’m sure is not that hard… i mean albert learned to play left tackle so see…
I really hope we get curry now.. did you guys see the thing on him helping a cancer patient. He’s having a kid from st judes hospital come with him to the draft this guy seems to have great character.
Please get Monroe so I can have LJ to root for again…or someone…running the ball…
D-Bowe, let us introduce you to a new concept - triple coverage…
Monroe makes the most sense…or Jason Smith should St Louis take Monroe. If Cassel has great protection, he can still make this offense work. Plus, LJ can still be dangerous if he has a good line in front of him. Can’t wait for tomorrow!
A couple of quick tidbits from ESPN.
Kiper now has KC taking Tyson Jackson at 3. Ugh is all I could say about that. Jackson would appear to be a good fit, but 3 seems about 6 spots too high for him.
Bill Williamson must be reading my posts as he is now reporting that a Brian Waters to Buffalo for WR Roscoe Parrish trade would make sense for both sides.
Finally, and this is the biggie, Arizona has lowered it’s asking price for Boldin to a 2nd rounder and maybe some light, additional compensation. Perhaps that 2nd we got for Tony will be the key in acquiring Boldin AND keeping us at pick 3 in the 1st round.
How freaking exciting! I’d love to know what’s going on at Arrowhead right now!
Yet ANOTHER thing from the web. The Steelers are shopping ILB Larry Foote. He’s an experienced 3-4 LB who comes from a winning team. He might look good in Red and Gold!
i hate when people say a spot is too high for a guy…if a guy can play then take him it doesn’t matter where
colby says:
“…and maybe some light, additional compensation.”
Throw in LJ!
Parrish coming here would be cool. That would solve the return game…and then some.
You know Scott, Arizona is one of the few teams that might like the idea of getting LJ. Our RB coach from last year has the position in Arizona now: Curtis Modkins. He’s familiar with LJ so perhaps he puts in a good word. Also, since Arizona lost JJ Arrington, they could use a good scat back/KR. Dantrell Savage could be a possibility there as well.
1030 says:
i hate when people say a spot is too high for a guy…if a guy can play then take him it doesn’t matter where
I agree with you 1030. However, the draft is basically one big poker game for personnel men. I feel like taking Jackson at 3 would be like going all in with 4 aces when there’s still two cards left to be flipped. A smart player baits others in slowly and maximizes his return on a great hand. With a player like Jackson, it’s probably smart to try to trade down first, get some extra compensation, THEN nab him.
I think Pioli knows how to play this game……
Bill Williamson might need to mention that KC better be asking for a 2nd or 3rd rounder plus Roscoe P. (Coltrane) Parrish in exchange for our pro-bowl guard.
Of course, one now has to consider with concern rumoers concerning all thought processes of the new brain trust.
I just don’t see us taking Tyson Jackson at three. You would have to give him guarnteed money of 30MM or so. I would definitely rather take Monroe, if we don’t take Curry. I feel they both are much safer picks at three. If we trade down, I guess I would be okay with Jackson. I like the possible trade of Waters for Parrish. I agree with SG that we should get at least a 3rd rounder as well from Buffalo.
Hey colby?!
When would you suggest the Chiefs acquire any one for the defense, or should the Chiefs just ignore that side of the ball?
All offense all the time, sound like a broken record!
Has anyone seen the rumor we are shopping Glenn Dorsey to Atlanta for their first and second this year? If that happens it might make Raji a fit at number 3, if we can’t trade out.
Not sure where in my posts I neglected to mention defense anonymous. Uninformed posters who jump to irrational conclusions about the team or their fellow posters sound like a broken record to me!
I did mention that if the Steelers were in fact shopping Larry Foote that he might be a good fit. I also didn’t totally disregard the drafting of Jackson either, I just don’t like him at pick 3. So there, I’ve just readdressed the defense for now.
I’d imagine that KC will spend at least half of their picks on the defensive side of the ball. Let’s not also forget that now that our holdovers from last year actually have to PRACTICE HARD, they might be greatly improved. A lot of high draft picks have gone to the defensive side during the Herm era. Hali, Pollard, Turk, Tank, Dorsey, Flowers, and Morgan. Throw in Derrick Johnson from 2005 and you’ve got three 1sts, three 2nds, and three 3rds that have been used in building our defense. Perhaps they will play better in a new scheme and under different coaches.
Also, perhaps they’ll make a trade for Peppers, or pick up Jason Taylor, or something else no one has even thought of yet. Right now, I’m just dealing in what’s being reported, and doing my part in contributing to the forum.
Also, I think Parrish plus a 6th is the MOST we’d get if we dealt Waters to Buffalo. He’s getting older guys. He’s not worth a 2nd or a 3rd straight up; especially not if Parrish is involved. Just my opinion, but I’m trying to be realistic. If Pioli gets better than what I’m expecting, I’ll be thrilled, but I’m not setting myself up to be disappointed either.
their saying were gonna get tyson jackson now
Lions will select Stafford.
Gets me thinking, if Tank is the 3-4 NT, and Dorsey gets dealt, heck even if he doesnt…maybe even though its a diff system, Tank is the Sapp to Curry’s Derrick Brooks….
Just a thought. they would push each other etc.
btw colby, you didnt call the parish thing…this was an article williamson wrote, well not an article but a tidbit, that kc Should deal for parish….about a month ago
gee colby somebodys been reading my postst huh?
i said that larry johnson to arizona was going down like 2 weeks ago and now ur stealing from williamson 2 cant u use ur own imagination and piece this stuff together yourself without stealing info from other ppl
It’s all about you isn’t it Punk?