Chiefs Defensive Line Scrambles For Position

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Published: June 15, 2009

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... and its relevant formation, it is often indicated by number and defines a player's position. With that in mind, this is the first year in recent memory I can ever remember where EVERY defensive lineman will play a different position this coming season compared to the year before.

To me, this is both fascinating and mind-boggling. Lets look how this is "supposed to" play out (no pun intended).

Ron Edwards—Will make the switch from defensive tackle to nose tackle. Probably will struggle. He needs to play lower as well as anchor, because he will take on the double team. I think his overall strength will determine just how effective he is. He should add maybe another 10-15 pounds of muscle. While many other players are shedding weight, he will be asked to gain.

Tank Tyler—He will be making the same switch as Edwards, but in Tyler's case, he's more natural at that position. He has tremendous upper body strength. What he needs to do is impr...

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