I think those fans who think this is just about the coaches recognizing they made a mistake are wrong. This is a numbers decision. We need bodies at de, so a borderline kid will get the benefit of the doubt.
This offer tells me that the Patchan to TE move is more permanent than it might seem. Without Patchan, we are only throwing out Jackson, Jackson, Garvin, and Johnson at DE. We need to find at least 3 more for depth. Rousseau is one. Chat field will be the second. The third will either be another recruit or a kid like tyreic moving back down to DE - the knock on him has always been his strength in the middle, so a move outside could benefit him. Plus he's only 10 pounds heavier than chad Thomas.
Kul has shown a strong willingness to Change up his personnel to meet his needs.