Chiefs Draft Prospect: OT Eugene Monroe
by Chris Thorman on Mar 9, 2009 12:26 PM CDT
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The second rated offensive tackle behind Baylor's Jason Smith by NFL Draft Scout, Virginia's Eugene Monroe will follow in the footsteps of former Cavalier teammates Branden Albert and D'Brickashaw Ferguson when he is selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.
The 6'6", 315 pound offensive tackle has routinely been in the top 5 of many NFL mock drafts. And for good reasons too. He's a premiere left tackle from a school known for producing big time o-linemen. Let's take a closer look at Eugene Monroe:
2005
- Lined up behind left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson
- Appeared in 12 games, mostly at right tackle
2006
- Dislocated knee cap in April camp
- Played in 12 games
- Six starts at left tackle
- Did not allows any QB sacks
2007
- Missed two games due to a knee injury
- Didn't allow any sacks; only one QB pressure
- Started 11 games at left tackle
2008
- Set school record with 16 touchdown resulting blocks (Only 23 total TDs by Virginia last year)
- Unanimous All-Atlantic Coast Conference and All-State first-team choice
- Started all 12 games at left tackle
- The Cavalier offense generated 3,597 yards in total offense for the season, with 2,762 of those yards (76.79%) coming from over Monroe's side of the field
Here's what else you need to know about Monroe, from NFL Draft Scout. He has typical size for the left tackle position; superb balance and foot control; plays with a "chip" on his shoulder; and has good football intelligence, whatever that means.
The biggest knock on Monroe is his injury history, which he did all he could to dispel that notion last season by starting every game. Medical testing at the NFL Combine created a rumor that Monroe's knees, which he sprained and dislocated a knee cap on, were of big concern.
That video above provides lots of good footage of Monroe, who is definitely quick and athletic.
For now, sorry about the short post. I'm still battling this nasty cold and can't get much thinking done. Thanks for your patience.
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i like the idea of putting him
and albert on the same line again . I think in the past we have stuggled because of inconsistancy with people getting hurt and not having chemistry with these two they have played together they both have good work ethic and if this guy was starting over brendon albert he must be outstanding because albert is a big part of our youth movement and looks to be solid playing a new position. And by the way I only would take monroe if curry and jason smith are off the board.
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by sexassassin on Mar 9, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
He’s my 3rd choice behind Curry and Smith. I don’t think there’s any way that we’d slide Albert to Guard, though. He or Monroe would move over to RT, likely Albert.
If we don’t trade Waters, you have the making of a very good OL, with bookend tackles hopefully for the next 10 years.
by kcsno56 on Mar 9, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think investing the #3 on Monroe would be a mistake. KC already has the LTOTF in Branden Albert, and why mess with success? Go for a rush linebacker, whether it’s Curry (I’m iffy on him as a big rusher), Brown, or Orakpo. Maybe also consider a WR, Raji at DT, or Jenkins at DB (probably to play FS). I honestly think the best possible strategy would be to trade down to get another first-day pick or a 2010 first-rounder.
by burntorangehorn on Mar 9, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
trading down is out of the question
no one is going to pay that much to get our pick not even new england wanted our first round pick. and right now we have sacintoch on the other side of albert thats horrible we have one of the worst lines in the league and we just invested a draft pick and a big check to a new qb we need to protect him and bring back the ground and pound running game i think o tackle is the safest investment for the next 10 years and we will most likely have a high draft pick next year cuz we aint going to the super bowl anytime soon i dont think.
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by sexassassin on Mar 9, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade Down
would be option 1, if not then I say go for Monroe. Think about LJ succeeded the most when we had a great OL, if we had Monroe Albert (insert whoever) Waters Taylor, LJ could be a premier RB in the league again. I think even if we were to trade LJ, which I’m a huge fan of, any decent RB should be able to come in and excel behind that line and let’s not forget protecting Matt Cassel should also be a top priority.
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I'd be fine with 9-7 or 10-6 and competiting for the divsion title
by madtheory on Mar 9, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ya good point mad theory
i think if we dont send lj packing he could be elite again if he had a good line and if not then atleast charles could step up his game he is like a poor man sproles. he has the speed just needs a line and he would be very productive if he can hold on to the ball.
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by sexassassin on Mar 9, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woods, at Center should be available for our 3rd. round pick.......
I’ve heard others say that Rudy would be a good RG, and then Richardson at RT, might be a decent O-line. I still prefer Curry at #3.
by jcox31mc on Mar 9, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if rudy could be a productive guard that would save us a lot of
heartache but if not what a waste of a body man that boy is big i hope he can make the move it would help us so much we would be in really good shape if he could.
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by sexassassin on Mar 9, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and i like wood
the man is an athlete i think a lot of mocks having him go early round 2 late first round in some. if he is in the third round im shocked .
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by sexassassin on Mar 9, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha...you said you like wood =)
seriously though, there are a few centers ahead of him (Mack, Unger) so I can’t see him going in round one…have three interior linemen ever gone in round 1?
Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.
by PVChiefsfan on Mar 9, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya i would agree he wont be in round one
but round two for sure
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by sexassassin on Mar 9, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never mind i stand corrected they have wood going into round 3 in some
wow that guy would be a steal if we could get him but we shall see
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by sexassassin on Mar 9, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 since 2000
3 centers, 7 guards.
No more than two in one year.
by Joel Thorman on Mar 9, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I voted yes, cause, I much rather see you draft him than Curry or Crabtree
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