Not right now, no. But if there was a speed rusher coming on that same side, it changes everything. Having Allen, Hali, and Gholston on the field at the same time opens up several unique zone blitz opportunities...

The way Edwards takes care of himself....I can't see that happening. year from year, you don't know. But he hasn't lost a single step.

Of course not. But is that really what's being advocated? Assume Dorsey and Long are both gone, then what? Trade down instead of taking a guy like Gholston? I don't think so.

Sorry, but an INT on a pass that bounces off the hands of a Bowling Green receiver isn't the best proof of coverage skills.

He could play for 3 or 4 more years. Or he could decide tomorrow that he's not gonna take the punishment anymore. You just can't count on production from guys his age. When they give it, you thank them for it. But you can't expect it.

Sims was universally rated as a top DT. Almost everyone had him and Henderson as the #1 and #2 DTs; just like Ellis and Dorsey this year.

It all depends on what KC can get by trading down. Also, it depends on what you think of a player like Sedrick Ellis or even Matt Ryan. Ellis definitely is more of a need, and depending on Croyle, Ryan could be the answer.

Donnie Edwards couldn't even play at a high level last year and you expect him to kick ass for several more? We should have never even re-signed Donnie, that said, you're looking at Gholston all wrong, you can line him up anywhere and blitz the QB on every down. He's not a situational player-think a stronger Terrell Suggs who plays the run better. I honestly think the D.T. comparasions are very accurate or Lawrence Taylor. Could we make room for a D.T. clone on our roster? You tell me.

Matt Ryan sucks as a top 5 pick. If we draft him at 5 overall, consider me for putting us down for 4-12 again. The Falcons will either take McFadden or TRADE DOWN for Matt Ryan.

This is only my opinion, but I think this draft is VERY top-heavy.

For me, it's not about what KC can get by trading down, it's about what they CAN'T get.

One of the 6 or 7 elite players in this draft.

Are you serious? Donnie Edwards had 106 tackles last season with 2 sacks, a fumble force, and an INT. He played very well last season.

I'm looking at Gholston for what he is...A tweaner that hasn't been asked to be in coverage much (which is exactly what he will be doing all the time in Gun's scheme), and ANOTHER DE that will command top dollar when we already have two that command enough money.

No thank you...

It CLEARLY shows that he LINES UP TO PLAY PASS COVERAGE-some don't act like he can so I provided the link showing something to the contrary.

Forget the INT., the point I'm making is he's a versatile player, who excels at pass coverage AND getting to the QB. The guy can do it all.

Gholston isn't a tweener at all. He's a DE. A bit undersized, but a pure DE.

And dollars shouldn't ever be an issue. It wasn't for the Giants...

You keep bringing up the Giants...But the fact of the matter is, the Giants weren't in a rebuilding mode when they decided to do that. They didn't need 3 offensive lineman, a stud DT, a starting CB, or a WR. You can't draft ANOTHER DE WHEN DE IS NOT AN ISSUE.

We will just agree to disagree. All I know is that I am glad your not making any draft decisions on April 26th.

Yes, but he wasn't rated as a top six player. Bryant McKinnie was and now look at the two. That's my point when you draft for need you are more apt to picking a bust. ALWAYS draft the best player available unless you are stockpiled with quality depth-we clearly aren't.
WE could have had Bryant McKinnie all these years and had a great LT of the future, but now we have a defunct DT playing in a completely different city playing for what's probably his last shot in the NFL. See the difference?