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kcgreene 02-21-2025 12:00 PM

Left Tackle Watch - 2025 Offseason
 
Since this is the most important problem with our roster right now, I figured I'd put something together that organizes all of the Chiefs options into one thread for anyone that wants to take a deeper dive into it.

I'll make sure to update if players are extended, etc.

In-House Solutions
Spoiler!


Players Potentially in Free Agency
(Age will be age as of Sept 1, number does not entail ranking, just order I wrote them in)
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The Draft
(Looking at Top 100-Tackles, guys who potentially can start in 2025, rated by placement on Dane Brugler's current Big Board along with his synopsis. Their number is their place on his Big Board. All Tackles are included on this list [Left and Right])
Spoiler!

SHOWTIME 02-21-2025 12:28 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� ONE TO WATCH ��<br><br>According to ESPN, Los Angeles Rams do not plan to franchise tag left tackle Alaric Jackson.<br><br>Jackson is steady as both a run-blocker and pass-protector. His 22 QB pressures allowed in 2024 matched the likes of Dion Dawkins.<br><br>He is projected to land $16…</p>&mdash; Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsBlitz/status/1892966824385429873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bump 02-21-2025 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME (Post 17975776)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� ONE TO WATCH ��<br><br>According to ESPN, Los Angeles Rams do not plan to franchise tag left tackle Alaric Jackson.<br><br>Jackson is steady as both a run-blocker and pass-protector. His 22 QB pressures allowed in 2024 matched the likes of Dion Dawkins.<br><br>He is projected to land $16…</p>&mdash; Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsBlitz/status/1892966824385429873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Get her dun Burt!

that's the guy we should try to get IMO if he's available

GordonGekko 02-21-2025 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump (Post 17975988)
Get her dun Burt!

that's the guy we should try to get IMO if he's available

Let's do it, $16M doesn't seem like that much in today's NFL. This move would also free up the Chiefs in the NFL draft, not having to worry about trading up/drafting a decent tackle prospect (which would be risky in itself)

kcgreene 02-21-2025 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME (Post 17975776)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� ONE TO WATCH ��<br><br>According to ESPN, Los Angeles Rams do not plan to franchise tag left tackle Alaric Jackson.<br><br>Jackson is steady as both a run-blocker and pass-protector. His 22 QB pressures allowed in 2024 matched the likes of Dion Dawkins.<br><br>He is projected to land $16…</p>&mdash; Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsBlitz/status/1892966824385429873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Updated in first post, I figure I'll keep including any info found on it.

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Originally Posted by GordonGekko (Post 17976007)
Let's do it, $16M doesn't seem like that much in today's NFL. This move would also free up the Chiefs in the NFL draft, not having to worry about trading up/drafting a decent tackle prospect (which would be risky in itself)

16M AAV for Jackson is an easy win in my book, I still really like the idea of drafting a guy and getting Terron Armstead for a few years as a stopgap, but I'd be very happy with that deal for Jackson.

GordonGekko 02-21-2025 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kcgreene (Post 17976016)
Updated in first post, I figure I'll keep including any info found on it.



16M AAV for Jackson is an easy win in my book, I still really like the idea of drafting a guy and getting Terron Armstead for a few years as a stopgap, but I'd be very happy with that deal for Jackson.

I would love for the Chiefs to have the option if they stay at pick #31, to draft the best player available (obviously no QB). Not have to worry about nabbing a decent LT prospect or even have the flexibility to trade it for more picks and move down, let the draft come to them so to speak but at the same time staying hyper vigilant/high IQ

Dunerdr 02-21-2025 08:55 PM

You guys are gonna flip when he’s got a better market than that. People only want Jackson because he’s a perceived discount. If he’s starter good it won’t be on a discount. Not to mention he has extremely short arms. Shorter than thuneys.

Dunerdr 02-21-2025 08:59 PM

Jaylon Moore is probably cheaper and a better physical fit. His arms are still short or just at threshold for Andy standards at 33.5.

I haven’t had a chance to watch Jackson or Moore much. But expect both were helped more than they’d be here because they’re both out of similar systems and no one asks what we ask.

TheGuardian 02-21-2025 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME (Post 17975776)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� ONE TO WATCH ��<br><br>According to ESPN, Los Angeles Rams do not plan to franchise tag left tackle Alaric Jackson.<br><br>Jackson is steady as both a run-blocker and pass-protector. His 22 QB pressures allowed in 2024 matched the likes of Dion Dawkins.<br><br>He is projected to land $16…</p>&mdash; Chiefs Blitz (@ChiefsBlitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsBlitz/status/1892966824385429873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This basically fixes the whole issue and then we can just focus on the drafted and retaining our guys

Wisconsin_Chief 02-22-2025 08:23 AM

If anyone thinks we’re landing Jackson for 3/48, you’re dreaming. I don’t know where that site is getting their projections, but that dude is not getting a deal that pays him less than we paid Jawaan Taylor two full off seasons ago. Zero chance that happens.

With the cap rising and his youth and positional value, he’s getting $20 million a year and at least 4-5 years, and I’d still gladly pay him that. The Chiefs have shown they will go balls to the walls for a LT if the guy is worth it. I still think we’re signing Cam Robinson, though. Probably day one of free agency, but I’d love for that to be Jackson instead.

smithandrew051 02-22-2025 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief (Post 17976462)
If anyone thinks we’re landing Jackson for 3/48, you’re dreaming. I don’t know where that site is getting their projections, but that dude is not getting a deal that pays him less than we paid Jawaan Taylor two full off seasons ago. Zero chance that happens.

With the cap rising and his youth and positional value, he’s getting $20 million a year and at least 4-5 years, and I’d still gladly pay him that. The Chiefs have shown they will go balls to the walls for a LT if the guy is worth it. I still think we’re signing Cam Robinson, though. Probably day one of free agency, but I’d love for that to be Jackson instead.

I guessed 4/80 for Jackson when we first started speculating that he might hit free agency.

Wisconsin_Chief 02-22-2025 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by smithandrew051 (Post 17976471)
I guessed 4/80 for Jackson when we first started speculating that he might hit free agency.

That feels about right to me. Might be more like 4/84 depending on if a bugging war ensues, which it most likely will. But yeah, 4/80 is kind of what I see as the starting point. I don’t even think he’s listening to a 3/48 type offer from anyone.

RedinTexas 02-22-2025 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by smithandrew051 (Post 17976471)
I guessed 4/80 for Jackson when we first started speculating that he might hit free agency.

Probably more with the salary cap jumping up $20 million.

Couch-Potato 02-22-2025 10:58 AM

I’d rather spend an additional $4m for Trey Smith and make a small move up for Josh Conerly Jr, but I’m not against it.

-King- 02-22-2025 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Couch-Potato (Post 17976512)
I’d rather spend an additional $4m for Trey Smith and make a small move up for Josh Conerly Jr, but I’m not against it.

Gross.


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