Matt Kroul Moves to the Offensive Side of the Ball

by John B on Aug 8, 2011 7:48 PM EDT

Matt Kroul, a 25 year old 6'3" 300 pound defensive tackle who split 2010 between the practice squad and active roster is moving to the offensive line per Manish Mehta.

Matt Kroul has been moved from defensive line to offensive line, prompting Bart Scott to call Kroul the "Fat Faneca.

A move like this has precedent. Brandon Moore for one was a defensive tackle in college. There is a logjam of young players competing for defensive line roster spots. Kroul might not have had a great chance to make it there. An opening exists along the offensive line. Wayne Hunter figures to be the new Damien Woody. Vladimir Ducasse will presumably be the new Wayne Hunter, the backup tackle. Somebody needs to emerge as the new Ducasse, the interior lineman low on the depth chart.

Perhaps Kroul's skills will translate to the other side of the ball. If he was not going to make the team there anyway, it is worth seeing whether he can help the team in other spots. Odds are much greater this will end like the Kareem Brown tight end experiment from two years ago than it ending up like Moore, but you never know.

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You never know, it is a good camp story

Brandon Moore made the switch from DT to ORG. but although he made the switch with the Jets, he got some expierance with spring ball playing for the Scottish Claymores. Moore could be a wonderful mentor for Kroul who is a charlie hustle type guy. I don’t know the rules for Practice Squad Eligibility, but if Kroul is eligible this year maybe Callahan can work his magic..
Rex plays reserve OL on defense in goal line situations

by JetOrange on Aug 8, 2011 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Marty switched

then practice squad DT Kris Dielman to OG. Now he’s a mutiple probowler. Just saying

Winning

by Foilhat on Aug 8, 2011 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

i know this is a few threads late but, want everyone who thinks that losing ellis was a major deal to watch this video and tell me these guys dont look like the real deal, yes its practice but they look in hellis good shape special Ripoti.
http://www.newyorkjets.com/photos-and-videos/videos/Mark-Sanchez-3-Great-Weapons-/b08fc930-41e0-4a48-aeaa-4e6716d27444#?id=e6a81b65-1860-4dd6-8655-a18e210abad3

by Leamg on Aug 8, 2011 8:47 PM EDT reply actions