Iowa DEs

Direckshun · 11-27-2007, 01:43 PM

Iowa could be sending four DEs that I know of to the Draft this year. Every one of them would probably be drafted, too.

These projections are premature, but still.

DE Kenny Iwebema (projected 3rd)
DE Mitch King (projected 4th)
DE Bryan Mattison (projected 5th-6th)
DE Matt Kroul (projected 6th)

Really interesting, especially if the Chiefs decide Wilkerson isn't cutting it as the #3 DE, which is entirely possible. Wilkerson's tenacious and has done a fairly good job in pursuit, but he can't get to the QB.

The Chiefs need a third DE that can make some noise. I don't think they should draft one early, because they've got about 5 other major needs that take precedence. But I do think if they decide to expend a 6th or 7th rounder on a DE, they should go for Mattison or Kroul.

Iowa obviously has a good program going on, and it's entirely possible that Mattison or Kroul have suffered from the Kolby Smith effect -- being good players behind even better players, hurting their numbers and playing time.

Just a consideration.

11-27-2007, 01:43 PM	Topic Starter
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2033447	Iowa DEs Iowa could be sending four DEs that I know of to the Draft this year. Every one of them would probably be drafted, too. These projections are premature, but still. DE Kenny Iwebema (projected 3rd) DE Mitch King (projected 4th) DE Bryan Mattison (projected 5th-6th) DE Matt Kroul (projected 6th) Really interesting, especially if the Chiefs decide Wilkerson isn't cutting it as the #3 DE, which is entirely possible. Wilkerson's tenacious and has done a fairly good job in pursuit, but he can't get to the QB. The Chiefs need a third DE that can make some noise. I don't think they should draft one early, because they've got about 5 other major needs that take precedence. But I do think if they decide to expend a 6th or 7th rounder on a DE, they should go for Mattison or Kroul. Iowa obviously has a good program going on, and it's entirely possible that Mattison or Kroul have suffered from the Kolby Smith effect -- being good players behind even better players, hurting their numbers and playing time. Just a consideration.
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