Originally Posted by saltydd5 (Post 17997993)

I feel better but Veach has got to add another piece or two for insurance. Teams like Denver and Buffalo are stacking their defenses because they see what too much pressure on Patrick causes. left side suspect.

Originally Posted by Delano (Post 17997868)

Concerned about the left side. I think Moore will have similar problems with speed rushers that we got used to last year. Unfortunately, as of now, there will be a second year player next to Moore so that amplifies the issue. Also a bit unnerving that we’re a Moore injury away from Kingsley and Wanya playing next to each other.

Concerns with Taylor are also still prevalent.

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990 (Post 17998067)

Get all these guys in camp. Andy Heck will solve all concerns

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho (Post 17997846)

Let's break this response down.

Most?
2018 - no question, Eric Fisher
2019 - no question, Eric Fisher
2020 - no question, Eric Fisher (blows his Achilles, career over, in AFC championship game)
2021 - no question, traded 1st round pick for Orlando Brown after trying to make Trent Williams the highest paid T in the league.
2022 - no question, Orlando Brown
2023 - question, get through season with Donovan Smith
2024 - questions, try to cover position with two young players. Did not develop quickly enough/work

So really, you can say - at most - they have had TWO seasons with questions at the LT spot. And really, only one of those was a "well, we'll see what sticks" year.

2/7 or 1/7... neither is "most."



He WAS serviceable. For sure. The Chiefs offered him a lot of money and a deal on par with/better than the one he actually signed. (And even that deal was more than many were comfortable with).



Hindsight is a powerful evaluation tool, unfortunately unavailable to everyone except Doc Brown, Marty McFly, and occasionally Biff Tannen.

They had two young players with the physical tools they like at LT. They tried to get through the season and let them develop. It didn't work. Yes, it was a risk. But as pointed out, when you are drafting where the Chiefs are, and great LTs rarely make it to true free agency, it's a tough spot.



As pointed out above, they have not been going into most seasons with questions at LT.

They spent a decent chunk on Moore to try and fix LT. We don't know what the rest of the plan is. Is there another depth veteran signing coming (Cam Robinson? Jedrick Wills? D.J. Humphries?)? Will they spend another draft pick on a player at that position?

Too soon to know and evaluate. Again, unless you're Biff Tannen.

It's easy to say "FIX IT VEACH." It is quite another to, actually, fix it.

So that's what is up, Biff.

Originally Posted by FloridaMan88 (Post 17998098)

Jawaan Taylor with the second highest cap # on the team at $27 million.

One more year.

Originally Posted by TheGuardian (Post 17997732)

it's more about the fact that this has been an issue going into most seasons since Veach has been here,a

Originally Posted by kccrow (Post 17997752)

I think that Veach definitely has his eyes on someone in the draft. This move screams temporary fix, and I applaud it, and he's going to make damned sure we end up two-deep at the position.

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato (Post 17998549)

Who’s going to play LG?

Originally Posted by Mike in SW-MO (Post 17998161)

So last 2 drafts they have spent high picks on guys that they thought could play tackle. For various reasons, both came up short last year.

They also kept another guy on the active roster, because they thought too highly of him to risk. There is a non-zero chance their future plans include Ethan Driscoll at LT.

Terrifying thought as it is, 😳 how do they develop him without playing time? I see no signs they think of him as guard. That means it is tackle or bust for the big kid.

Originally Posted by kccrow (Post 17998817)

I think they continue to look at trying to develop Driscoll at RT. At least that's my opinion. Hell, they could cut the kid, who knows.

As for the draft, now that there isn't pressure to go round 1 LT, I have my eyes on Charles Grant from William & Mary in the 3rd Round. 6'5" 311, 34-3/4" arms, elite athleticism. Needs to add bulk and strength to anchor in the NFL. Looks the part technique-wise in pass sets already. I think he's a definite option. Let's you focus on the bigger holes on the DL earlier.

Originally Posted by kccrow (Post 17998817)

I think they continue to look at trying to develop Driscoll at RT. At least that's my opinion. Hell, they could cut the kid, who knows.

As for the draft, now that there isn't pressure to go round 1 LT, I have my eyes on Charles Grant from William & Mary in the 3rd Round. 6'5" 311, 34-3/4" arms, elite athleticism. Needs to add bulk and strength to anchor in the NFL. Looks the part technique-wise in pass sets already. I think he's a definite option. Let's you focus on the bigger holes on the DL earlier.