Contrary to the opinions stated by many fellow Chiefs fans and pundits, I honestly believe that Kolby Smith can contribute for our Kansas City Chiefs in ’07. Here’s why…
A.) Michael Bennett is always hurt. Honestly, other than Grant Hill I really don’t know anyone in pro sports that has been injured as much as this guy. The kids probably even used to call him Mr. Glass back in elementary school.
B.) When was the last time a NFL Europe player really came back and played well here in the states? Kurt Warner? I know Derrick Ross is somewhat tearing it up overseas, but the level of competition he has played against both over there and back in college just isn’t on par with the talent Kolby faced at Louisville.
C.) Kris Wilson and Boomer Grigsby are both playing out of position, masquerading as fullbacks. Kolby started at FB for two seasons at Louisville.
D.) As much as I love my boy Larry Johnson, and I’m practically his agent, he isn’t the best pass blocker in the world. On third and long I’m confident that Kolby can get the job done picking up blitzers. He’s a pretty damn good blocker.
I think Kolby will play quite a bit of FB and also some third-down back next season. I don’t see him hitting many homeruns, but his hands are good, he breaks tackles and has some nice open-field moves for a bigger back. He’s actually faster than most think, as evidenced by his respectable 4.5 40 time at the Combine. I see him being our next T-Rich or Kimble Anders type — a blocking-receiving-rushing hybrid back. I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised by this kid’s play come this upcoming season. Hopefully, I’m right and he steps up. You really need two quality running backs in today’s NFL.
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