The next Jared Allen?

[RustShack]

AFC West teams eyeing Utah pass-rusher

March 27, 2009 3:30 PM

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson

Here is a name for AFC West fans to watch as the April 25-26 draft approaches: Paul Kruger.

The junior defensive end from Utah is being closely examined by the Broncos and the Chiefs. Denver has already worked out Kruger and the Chiefs are set to work him out next week. Oakland has also expressed an interest.

Kruger is considered a potential pass-rush star. All three of those teams need pass-rushing help, especially Kansas City and Denver. Kruger, who had 7.5 sacks for the undefeated Utes in 2008, has been compared to Jared Allen and Patrick Kerney.

At 6-foot-4, 263 pounds, Kruger is a high-motor player who is rising up draft boards and who will likely be taken in the second or third round.

The Broncos are looking for pass rushers who can play defensive end or linebacker in a 3-4 defense. The Chiefs are also considering moving to a 3-4.

The Chiefs set an NFL record last season for the fewest sacks in a season with 10. They will likely look at several pass rushers. If Kruger, 25, does end up with the Chiefs, it will be his second stint in Kansas City.

He spent his two-year Mormon mission, which delayed his college career, in Kansas City.

[Fritz88]

He has one Kidney.

I read about him. He has some potential.

[Chiefnj2]

I don't see the similarities.

[bdeg]

I don't see the similarities.

Same here.

This guy's not going to beat anyone with his speed or explosion.

[Brock]

At least he probably doesn't drink.

[DaneMcCloud]

Not only is he missing a kidney, he's missing other vital organs and some other important body parts.

The guy is Mr. Bad Luck. There was an article posted in maybe January that detailed all of his ailments.

He's got quite a few.

[Fish]

Hooray another feelgood longshot story that will never come to pass....

[Brock]

Oh yeah, that's that guy who got stabbed all to hell by those Mexicans.

[htismaqe]

Same here.

This guy's not going to beat anyone with his speed or explosion.

I'm not sure anyone thought Allen was explosive coming out of college...

[bdeg]

I'm not sure anyone thought Allen was explosive coming out of college...

* 4.72 40 yard dash
* 33 Inch Vertical jump
* 10 Foot Broad jump
* 4.36 Short Shuttle
* 7.15 3 cone drill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Allen

[bdeg]

Believe Kruger's was 9'

[RJ]

I don't see the similarities.



Duhhh....he's white and plays defense.

They're practically twins.

[Monty]

* 4.72 40 yard dash
* 33 Inch Vertical jump
* 10 Foot Broad jump
* 4.36 Short Shuttle
* 7.15 3 cone drill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Allen

a 10 Foot Broad jump is horrible.....

On a side note, when will they quit calling it a Broad Jump?

1955 just called, they want their terminology back.

[htismaqe]

* 4.72 40 yard dash
* 33 Inch Vertical jump
* 10 Foot Broad jump
* 4.36 Short Shuttle
* 7.15 3 cone drill
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Allen

Yeah, so he would have been top 5 in both broad jump and short shuttle. Not too bad.

[htismaqe]

a 10 Foot Broad jump is horrible.....

On a side note, when will they quit calling it a Broad Jump?

1955 just called, they want their terminology back.

There were only 5 defensive ends to do 10' or better this past February.

[bdeg]

a 10 Foot Broad jump is horrible.....

On a side note, when will they quit calling it a Broad Jump?

1955 just called, they want their terminology back.

For a DE? It's f-ing great.

[DaneMcCloud]

There were only 5 defensive ends to do 10' or better this past February.

How many do better than 10' in a "normal" year?

[Monty]

For a DE? It's f-ing amazing.

I guess, but did that when I was 12......

Sure, I was just a "tad" bit lighter though... ;)

[bdeg]

Not many, they're usually the unrefined guys like Maybin.

Barwin had a 10'8 broad!

What a steal we got with Allen, the NFL isn't going to let that happen again(to that extent).

[Monty]

There were only 5 defensive ends to do 10' or better this past February.

Ok, then they all suck! ;) ROFL

This is hardly a real measuring stick IMO....just an observation. :)

[MagicHef]

His knowledge of guerrilla warfare could prove useful.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kruger

[gblowfish]

Can he hold his liquor?

[Cormac]

Duhhh....he's white and plays defense.

They're practically twins.

ROFL

[keg in kc]

On a side note, when will they quit calling it a Broad Jump?Haven't you ever watched the combine? They have cheerleaders lay down at the end of the runway. That last two or three usually get pretty banged up by the time the day's over.

[Pioli Zombie]

Why can't the Chiefs get players like Jared Allen?

Oh wait.........

I know its old news but Peterson should have been fired on the spot for trading Allen. And then they draft Dorsey. When they had Allen.
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['Hamas' Jenkins]

He has really short arms. Pass.

[bdeg]

They should've fired CP before that tragedy. Allen would've been willing to negotiate a long term contract with a new GM, I'm sure. He liked KC, just not Carl.

[Mr. Krab]

also this guy:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=5617222#post5617222

[Groves]

I don't see the similarities.

Limited kidney function, didn't you read?

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I'd rather have Freddy Kruger