He will not ever be a real good OG; but competent. He's not built right for it and it is not his natural position.
I think Kromer knows that Edwards would probably be as good or better at Guard. But if Noteboom can stay healthy for the year, and develop further, it will help him become what they need him to be at LOT perhaps as early as next year when they're going to need Whit's cap space.