KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The more Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, coach Andy Reid and the scouting staff did their pre-draft homework on linebacker Breeland Speaks, the more they saw similarities to one of the franchise's all-time best pass-rushers.
It's far too early to tell whether Speaks, who eventually became Kansas City's top draft pick (No. 46 overall), will turn out like Tamba Hali. But the Chiefs, who traded up in the second round to get Speaks, wouldn't be surprised if he does.
"He's so similar to Tamba in his measurements, testing, all these things," Reid said.