New DT - Eddie Freeman

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Eddie Freeman was actually a DE coming out of college. KC tried to make him into a DT but later put him back at DE where he registered 4 sacks his rookie year. He was then mostly injured all of last year as he was only active for 5 games. Very highly rated coming out of college, and switched between DE and DT in his first few years more then Bryant ever was. I think KC gave up on this guy way to fast.

Here is the sporting news scouting report on him.

"Freeman is a player who is still a little raw, especially in pass rushing, but has a good upside. He has good size and speed, and he is athletic for his size. He needs to add some more weight and lower body strength. He is a hard worker and won't give up on a play. He is much better suited to play in a one-gap system. His technique needs some improvement. He doesn't have very many pass rushing skills at the moment. He has a tendency to play to upright and lose leverage and strength in the process. If he keeps improving and adds to his frame, he can be a very good tackle."
 
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When he and Bryan Thomas came out from UAB in 2002, it was a down year for defensive linemen and I had them both high on my draft board.

Based on his talent coming out of college, Freeman could turn out to be very good.
 

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Kid just need good coaching and hopefully he stays healthy this year so he can contribute.
 

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I like the choice of Freeman a lot. He could be a real steal. I was high on him when he came out of college and wanted the Vikes to take him (was a Viking fan THEN0
 

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Hehe Between him and Darnell "I want to make the people I play against rethink their desire to play the game after they face me" Dockett we could start the first NFL All Brutality Team.

Sad part is I am a BYU homer so I like Tait. =(

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This guy sounds like a good pick-up. Nice size, and a mean streak to boot. I hope that KC just gave up a on him to soon. Has anybody seen this guy play the last two years that can give a report.
 

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