[Chiefs] Chiefs DT Tank Tyler Is Projected To Start At Nose Tackle

Tyler said a couple weeks ago that he feels comfortable at nose tackle. He played there at times while at N.C. State, and he says the scheme feels comfortable. He's really the only expected starter who suggests he's comfortable, as Dorsey and Jackson each have admitted they have tall hills to climb before the season opener.

Source: Kansas City Star

[mj1987us26]

Well he has the name of a NT. At least he has that going for him along with a good positive attitude, but NT is a tough position to learn and he will most likely struggle with it at first until he gets his technique down.

[nastynate184]

the fact that he played there some in college will probably be to his advantage

[K Train]

NT is way easier to play than DE in a 34

[warcrychief]

He was the strongest at the Combine a couple of years ago. if he can hold the NT spot that would be a big deal 4 this 34 2 come around. thank god he has some experience there.

[hermhater]

That would be more than awesome dude.

[mj1987us26]

He is slightly under sized but he could bulk up in the weight room. And if he gets his technique down that could mask his weight too.

[hermhater]

It would be nice if we could get the right talent at the right position immediately, and I'm a homer so I believe we will, but I'm still worried.

[K Train]

hes at like 310, 12-15 more pounds and hes good to go. hes definitely strong and stout enough

[mj1987us26]

I got he was 302-305.