ChiefsPlanet - Chiefs Pro Bowl LT DJ Humphries [signed by Chiefs]

Bringing this back full circle, I'm literally on the "I'm just gonna trust Andy" bench.

If we start DJ it means Andy feels like he gives us the best chance.

If we start Joe, it means that Andy didn't see enough in these two weeks to make him feel like he could start DJ.

That said, the more I thought about this the more I did think that the BEST case is just "ok" play from Humphrey at LT, and then all pro play at LG.

So ya'll can't say I'm dogmatic.

But we can't even have sub par play out of Humprhies. It doesn't have to be pro bowl, but it can't be the shit we've dealt with all year and he can't have 3-4 plays like he had against denver.

Pretty much where I’m at. This isn’t a Grbac/Gannon thing and everyone who actually tracks snaps seems to believe that while we’ve been better with Thuney at OT he’s not great and the drop at LG is huge in both run and pass blocking. So if we stick with Thuney that’s fine and if Andy believes we can do what we need to do with Humphries then that works as well. I guess it’s also easier to move back to Thuney if there’s a problem with Humphries easier than trying it the other way around.

TheGuardian

01-10-2025 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RINGLEADER (Post 17901290)

I just think that screws the flow of the game. At that point, if we literally have to switch, think about it.

It means we're already in a bad spot. Generally changing tackles like that doesn't pan out too well.

AGain, I'll defer to what Andy does over the two weeks but I can't say I'm comfortable with Humprhies starting after what we saw in Denver.

TheGuardian

01-10-2025 09:08 PM

Also of note, if you go back and look at old footage of DJ, he clearly does not move like he used to.

He used to have a really quick get off and was really athletic. Like big time. Now he def has lost some of that and is way more stiff.

A prime DJ would make this team unreal good. Like unstoppable. But he just aint that now

DaFace

01-10-2025 09:23 PM

Keysor on yesterday's OWG after reviewing the film:

"Caliendo was borderline unplayable against the Steelers." He worries if he could hold up against Heyward another game.

dlphg9

01-10-2025 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck (Post 17901130)

Well, certainly of the modern era, anyway. We're not qualified to judge the decades before they even had sacks as a stat.

But then again, Reggie White?

I don't know.

How often did Reggie White even play DT? I thought he was more of a DE.

DenverChief

01-10-2025 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 17901371)

Keysor on yesterday's OWG after reviewing the film:

"Caliendo was borderline unplayable against the Steelers." He worries if he could hold up against Heyward another game.

He also mentioned that Humphries really only got beat twice. Once was Bonitto just taking a huge arc to get to Wentz and the other was the RB chip blocking the DE and knocked him into the inside gap.

Raiderhater

01-10-2025 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 17901358)

I would imagine the Chiefs evaluated his mobility prior to signing him and know exactly what he is and is not capable of.

Rausch

01-11-2025 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiderhater (Post 17901578)

I would imagine the Chiefs evaluated his mobility prior to signing him and know exactly what he is and is not capable of.

After all the hate and this is done will he get the love he deserves for saving the LT spot AND allowing our best O lineman to return to his rightful position to dominate once again?

This is no small matter - this could make or break a playoff run. And when Humphries pulls it off will he get his roses?

TheGuardian

01-14-2025 04:51 PM

Well boys......

It looks like Andy said they will rotate.

This makes me "think" that the goal would eventually be to move DJ to LT perm but to continue to allow him to get more reps.

Sounds like....as a rarity...we were all party right.

Hammock Parties

01-14-2025 04:53 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Among the highlights: OT D.J. Humphries (Hamstring), QB Patrick Mahomes (Ankle), CB Trent McDuffie (Knee), Isiah Pacheco (Rib), CB Jaylen Watson (Ankle) and DL Chris Jones (calf) were all full participants. <a href="https://t.co/8K3B6tyHFq">https://t.co/8K3B6tyHFq</a></p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1879299434942804137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hammock Parties

01-14-2025 04:53 PM

Gamesmanship.

Thuney is the LT.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reid says he will rotate Joe Thuney and D.J. Humphries will rotate in practice this week. Says he’s happy with how Thuney and Caliendo look but also happy with how Humphries played in Week 18.</p>— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattderrick/status/1879226126981284019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Easy 6

01-14-2025 04:58 PM

Sooo its Humphries, good

pugsnotdrugs19

01-14-2025 04:59 PM

That would make think starting Humphries, but keeping Joe ready in case they gotta break glass.

Hammock Parties

01-14-2025 05:01 PM

LMAO hopium for D.J. Crew

Hoover

01-14-2025 05:09 PM

You guys still buying your Cam Robinsons jerseys for next year?