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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Probably. He's underperformed in relation to his pay.
But it's also silly to sit here and act like he's been any sort of liability. He's been a solid pass protector. Again, I will acknowledge that the penalties are real, but our goal was to keep Mahomes upright and he's actually done a very nice job of that.
I mean people trying to sit here and say that Taylor was as big a problem as Morris last weekend are just nuts. Taylor hasn't been worth his contract but he's been an above average pass protecting RT. He's not been the reason our passing game has fallen on its face. Frankly, Smith really wasn't before he got hurt either.
Our OTs have been solid. Not great, not awful. They've done credible work all year until this last game.
I really can't see a good argument for trying to lump them in with the offenses struggles this season. They've played fine.
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Very well stated. Taylor has basically been as good as he was last year minus the bullshit penalties. Is he worth 80 million? Hell no, but it's not like he held Veach at gunpoint for that contract. There were plenty of other options and we threw 80 million at him. How were we supposed to know he'd become a target of the league for playing the same way he has his whole career?
Smith was very solid before he was hurt as well. Last week was the first time we missed him, and at this point I think you do put him back in before playoff time if he's healthy. I just can't trust Morris yet, but I'm glad he got the experience. Another offseason playing as the starter from day one and I think he'll be fine for next year.
Like you said, neither of these guys are the problem at all.