Pete Carroll comments on the draft, picking up LenDale and pissing off Taylor Mays in this ESPN video interview with Suzy Kolber. Of course, Mays is hurt by Carroll’s selection of safety Earl Thomas at no. 14, instead of himself (who waited until pick no. 49). As reported by USA Today:

“It was alarming with who he took as a safety,” Mays said in a conference call tonight with 49ers reporters, hinting he thought he’d be reuniting with Carroll in the Pacific Northwest. “I understand it’s a business, but you should be honest. That’s all I’m asking for.”

In response to Mays’ comments, Carroll had this to say: “I love Taylor, he’s one of my guys forever, and I know he’s upset a little bit. But I don’t mind it because I know how competitive he is, he wanted to get picked as high as possible…but unfortunately for us we’ve got to play against him, in fact we have to play against him in the opener, and [chuckle] I think he’ll be ready for me.”

To see the interview in full, click here.