Yup, we don't need a Roaf with our HC and QB. We just can't afford to have SB 55 Remmers over there either.

As it should be according to the Veach model to compete for a SB every year...

Elite QB
Great O-Line to protect the Elite QB
JAG WR & RB's
Solid defense

I hope they draft a LT in the first and keep this guy at the RT position. Taylor does not affect Creed and Smith with their contracts in the few years due to how this contract is set up. And Thuney will be gone by then as well.

I dont see any need to retain Creed. They didnt pay Morse either. Its a ducking center. The least important position in the offense.

ESPN Does NOT like this signing

Chiefs to sign OT Jawaan Taylor
The deal: Four years, $80 million ($60 million guaranteed)

Grade: C-

Taylor is an adequate pass-blocking right tackle, but this contract severely overstates his ability. His 89% pass block win rate for Jacksonville last season ranked 37th out of 64 qualifying tackles last season, and his 69% run block win rate was sixth-worst among tackles. Our numbers are not alone: Pro Football Focus had Taylor as above average in pass protection and last in run blocking. That's two different evaluation methods coming to the same conclusion -- that Taylor is far from an elite tackle. Plus, Trevor Lawrence's strong sack avoidance -- a strength for Patrick Mahomes, too -- likely artificially makes the Jaguars' offensive line look better than it is.

This deal is expensive enough that we probably can assume Kansas City won't bring back left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. It remains to be seen what Brown will receive on the open market, but I would much rather pay him than Taylor. This also means the Chiefs have splashed out for Taylor and still need a left tackle, or that they'll put Taylor on the left side, where he has not played in the NFL.

I get that protecting Mahomes is absolutely critical for the Chiefs. And if there were no other options on the market, I'd understand. But there are! Cameron Fleming, Jermaine Eluemunor or even an Andrew Wylie return would all be palatable for significantly less cost. And the cost is important, because the Chiefs have other needs to fill.

One positive is that Taylor is just 25 years old and is a 2019 early second-round pick, so there is a possibility he could improve. -- Walder

What this means for the 2023 NFL draft: It's still unclear whether Taylor will stay on the right side or move to left tackle, but regardless, Kansas City has a hole at tackle that could be filled in the draft. Luckily, this class is deep in the top 50. With 10 total picks -- including No. 31 overall -- Dawand Jones (Ohio State) is one name who makes a lot of sense, if he makes it to the end of Round 1. -- Reid

Also ESPN, prior to last season: "The Chiefs may not make the playoffs, let alone win the AFC West."

lol. PLEASE draft Dawand Jones to play RT. Pleeeaaaaaassseeeeeee.

Absolutely ****ing reeruned take.

Taylor is your LT. Just ****ing accept it. They didn’t break the ceiling on RT contracts.

Exactly LMAO
ESPN is a joke. No one should take that rat soup, Mickey Mouse, fly by night outfit seriously.

The above works as long as you have an All Pro TE as a Wr. as well. Things above may be altered when you lose a Kelce or Gronk.

I like Dawand Jones but I'm not sure that makes any sense... to let OBJ go and then nab a similar player? I guess we saved some money, but I'm not sure I love the projection.

The part about the lack of guarantee would be a crucial piece. I always thought that with Brown there is a fine line for him being a top tackle and not a little out of shape and a little slow. I could see him getting his bank and not putting in the work in the off season, as an agent the guarantee is probably very important piece to any contract.

Taylor is an above average pass blocker.

Why do we care about anything else.

There was plenty of guaranteed money in accordance with the market at the time.

Again, that's fine if you're there to do a job, get paid, and go home at the end of the day. Just do it for a shitty franchise like the Bears, not us.