How a ‘big argument’ and lucky draft moves led to the Chiefs selecting Chris Jones

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the most significant discussions in the Kansas City Chiefs‘ history occurred almost 10 years ago in their draft room — and Ryne Nutt can recount every detail.

“There was a big argument,” said Nutt, an area scout at the time and the Chiefs’ current vice president of player personnel.

The source of the debate was a defensive tackle out of Mississippi State named Chris Jones.

“[Some] people had reservations about Chris,” Nutt said.

Inside the large room that night, just before the start of the 2016 NFL draft, was team owner Clark

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