[Kansas City.com] The bus emptied, and another top draft pick wasn’t with the Chiefs as they arrived at training camp.
Defensive end Tyson Jackson, the No. 3 overall pick in April’s draft, remains unsigned and did not travel with the team as it starts a pivotal preseason. The Chiefs are expected to undergo a conditioning test today before beginning practice Saturday, so there’s still time for Jackson to arrive in time for the start of two-a-days.
Not that first-year coach Todd Haley seemed all that nervous Thursday.
“I’m just going to worry about guys that are here,” Haley said.
The problem for Haley and the Chiefs is that, the more time Jackson is unavailable, the less time they’ll have to polish that new defensive scheme. Kansas City is planning to use a 3-4 front, and Jackson was drafted with the notion that he’ll be a load-bearing player as the team makes that transition. He’s one of a handful of Chiefs players who fit the 3-4 prototype, and any practice without the rookie could hinder a team that isn’t in the mood for setbacks.
Wasnt this guy projected to go late in the first round, or even early in the second?? So whats so hard about signing him? He should be happy making whatever he’s offered, as a top ten d-lineman.
He needs to be on the practice field ASAP, because once camp starts there’s no turning back and he will then end up being developed on the playing feild which wont look good in the middle of a defensive switch.
Comment by KC111110 — July 31, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
Yea its horrible to think that apparently 5 to 7 million dollars or however much we offered the guy is not enough money per year, especially when he hasnt even stepped onto an nfl field yet. I still cant believe we passed on Curry.
Comment by chieffogg — July 31, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
Has anyone signed any of the top ten picks yet? This isn’t unusual, Unfortunately these top rookies come in expecting WAY too much! They’re freakin spoiled…hopefully he proves himself once he’s in though. He is a beast!
Comment by chiadawg — August 1, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
and Yes I know he is a DE…Picks and return Yards after the pick…THATS what I am looking for
Comment by kcchiefs19692003 — August 3, 2009 @ 12:10 am
who will have a better Rookie season….Curry or Jackson
Comment by kcchiefs19692003 — August 3, 2009 @ 12:12 am
I agree chiadawg, these guys are getting way to spoiled for being a first year player. The NFL needs to set a max for 1st, 2nd, 3rd round etc… so these guys can not do this to a team. And if they don’t play for the team that drafted them then they should be ineligible for the fist year. Then reenter the draft the next season(period)…
Comment by chiefcountry — August 3, 2009 @ 1:39 pm