Next season? Why the hell even have the thread.

Trey has a pff of 80

Taylor - 63

Wanya - 55

Keep in mind that mahomes can see when pressure if coming from Trey / taylor’s guys, and evade the guys.

When wanya messes up it risks injury, sack , int.

This is why when you have the choice of one player sucking- would typically prefer the guys on right side of o line

We are winning the Super Bowl.

Again.

Again again.

Based on what I heard, No.

Where did you hear this? What did you hear?

The best source we have now is Nate Taylor saying he plays in 12 days.

Unless you have something better it's time to sit tight and wait for this man to give up zero pressure on every snap like God intended.

He's gonna play against the Chargers.

Kohls.

An unnatural disaster.

I'm pretty sure I even over heard him trying to converse with God about those intentions.

I think he's the purposeful misinformation guy. He gets on target usually but never bull eye. He just got done saying over and over that the Chiefs will not trade for a WR under 30. Bam Hopkins happens. The Chiefs are taking a LT in R1, bring X down.

Exactly… I think Humphries will play but later rather than sooner..I’m thinking the last 3 games.. If it’s sooner it would be amazing…

I hope he is right but as someone who's had an ACL it seems unlikely he's already in playing form and shape to me if he just got cleared. Granted it was 17 years ago for me and things are ever evolving but when I was cleared it was weird as **** just jogging or doing any kind of lifts for about 6 months until it really stabilized and tightened back up.

That's exciting

He’s just guessing.

“In a close decision, according to a team source, the Chiefs chose to sign Humphries, 30, over Donovan Smith, 31, who was the starter last season. Humphries will make $2 million for the rest of the season with a maximum value of $4.5 million, according to the source. A Pro Bowler in 2021 with the Arizona Cardinals, Humphries had been unsigned this season while recovering from a torn ACL.

“With any player that comes off an injury, or comes to a new team on top of that, it’s going to take some time,” offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said of Humphries.”

Nate Taylor says they are aiming for him to play vs LAC but it could be the Browns. It really depends on how he looks in practice

That would absolutely suck if we start him too early and he reinjures it. Don't take your eyes off the prize. We just need him to be at full speed come the playoffs.

He was medically cleared. The only real risk of injury is just being in game shape and doing the little things right. Guys get hurt when they struggle to do the fundamentals.

If he's ok to play, get him out there.

First day in pads was July 26th. Last day was August 15th. Just under 3 weeks.

Think that’s the preferred timeline for this guy which would be the Browns

Man that would suck, honestly there goes the season too, no way we get that far in the playoffs with Mahomes running for his life all the time. I mean with Andy Reid/Spags magic it could happen again, but you have to protect the GOAT, did Brady ever have this much trouble with his OL?

Get the big galoot out there and lets run some windsprints!!!!

You can run and do full weights at 3 months. I am not a pro athlete but I was back playing sports at 6 months.

Hasn't it been 11 months since his ACL surgery?

The average time for pros seems to between 9 to 12 months. He should easily be full strength by the playoffs.

FWIW I have heard Nate Taylor and Matt Derrick indicate that Wanya Morris’ injury against the Broncos is lingering and limiting him a bit.

Makes it seem like they started contacting Humphries shortly after that game

Pretty good read and look at what this guy is capable of

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...9da30e5&ei=101

If he's good/solid, they need to sign him to a 3 or so year deal and be done with the LT spot.

Yeah, Wanya’s injury was a scary moment. I was surprised he got back into the game pretty quick. If nothing else, Humphries is a good quality depth guy.

Yip. Same with Omenihu. If that guy is what he was last year get it done.

They have proven they can find corners. Veach has struggled the most with pass rushers unfortunately

If all he ends up being is depth, they failed. He's a clear upgrade over Wanya and needs to be the starter for the rest of the season.

In regards to Wanya, that was still a successful draft pick. The failure rate for the average 3rd rd pick is 80%. Late 3rd rd failure rate is around 85%.

The fact that the Chiefs got an excellent 6th OL and swing tackle at the end of rd 3 should be considered a success

I still think he's better suited to be a guard but even then, he's a decent draft pick. Wanya has done pretty much what they needed from him, that's a good thing. It's just not good ENOUGH.

Wanya will start at one of the G spots next year.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DJ Humphries, with a big smile: “I’m in Kansas City, bro, I’m pretty ecstatic, you know what I mean. It don’t get much better than this.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> <a href="https://t.co/1JQwhEMge4">pic.twitter.com/1JQwhEMge4</a></p>&mdash; Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/1861854426350178400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DJ Humphries is highly, highly motivated to take the field. <a href="https://t.co/QEGDCecJOo">pic.twitter.com/QEGDCecJOo</a></p>&mdash; Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) <a href="https://twitter.com/pgsween/status/1861855839776088240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I like this guy!

To get in game shape, he has to get reps. And he needs reps with Thuney for communication.

Problem is, if he is getting those first team reps then Wanya isn't which makes it harder for a young player to prepare. If we want Humphries ready to play, the 9 days between Raiders & Chargers seems the best time to ramp him up.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">D. J. Humphries says that former teammate, DeAndre Hopkins talked to him about joining the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> before he was signed on Friday.<br><br>Humphries said, “I don’t need a sales pitch on the Kansas City Chiefs. I know what’s going on over there, I watch TV.”</p>&mdash; Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsRadio810/status/1861856974687629582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When DJ Humphries told his 8-year-old son he was about to get “fired”/released, he said his son didn’t bat an eye and told him that was a good thing so he could go play with Patrick Mahomes and the<br>Chiefs.</p>&mdash; Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) <a href="https://twitter.com/vgregorian/status/1861855654798885335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I'd love to see him against LAC but that's gonna be tough considering they didn't really practice this week.

So are you really gonna start after one week of practicing with pads? Seems unlikely.

I'd have the Browns game circled.

Full presser
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That guy is chomping at the bit.

He's gonna play against the Chargers.

I like his competitive spirit. Sounds like he is very willing to help guide & train the younger OL guys as well, which is great. :thumb:

Yes, especially against Myles Garrett.

The Chiefs already beat the Chargers once with Wanya at LT.

Ideal position IMO.

If we have learned anything about OL this year it’s how important hand usage is. Kingsley looked like a ****ing monster benching 31 reps and yet he looks incredibly weak.

Meanwhile Wanya isn’t the strongest OL but has really heavy hands that slows down punches and countermoves. We should have learned from Mitchell Schwartz about technique bc he was never as agile or strong but kept those players in check due to his elite hand placement and body mirroring technique.

Yeah this guy is always gonna win the press conference. He did at Arizona, too.

He should be working on his own getting ready physically and he should be studying his playbook overtime as well as working assistant coaches and the other OTs so he can get on the field ASAP. He probably is instead of just waiting for "practice'.

He's very well spoken. Here's to him returning to Pro Bowl form. :toast:

Sure, but all the study in the world doesn't prepare you for the physical aspect of playing offensive tackle after an ACL tear

I hope he plays next week, I'm just not so sure it's gonna happen

He's 30. If his knee holds up and he returns to form he could be Pats LT for the next 4 years and Wanya slides to RG and we're set for a LONG time.

Certainly seems in the right head space. Here's to hoping he can become that guy.

That might be one of my favorite player interviews in a long long time.

I love the part of how he told D-Hop he didn't need to sell him on coming to KC he watches TV. LMAO

Love his presser… Awesome attitude… Really hope he’s ready soon…

Anyone know how comp picks work in regards to guys signed in season? It would be a very Chiefs thing to do to watch him ball out for a few months and then let some other team pay him a huge deal while landing a 3rd round comp pick for his service.

I hope they don’t go that route, but I could very much see it happening.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">D. J. Humphries says that former teammate, DeAndre Hopkins talked to him about joining the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> before he was signed on Friday.<br><br>Humphries said, “I don’t need a sales pitch on the Kansas City Chiefs. I know what’s going on over there, I watch TV.”</p>&mdash; Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsRadio810/status/1861856974687629582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">D.J. Humphries is about to take that LT spot <br><br>His answer to whether he is starting or not: <a href="https://t.co/aaGnLDDsiU">pic.twitter.com/aaGnLDDsiU</a></p>&mdash; Obi-Wan Mahomie (@bnice19831) <a href="https://twitter.com/bnice19831/status/1861863658063577302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I believe if he walks, KC will get the comp pick IF its awarded.

It could also be the other way around...in the interview DJ clearly thought he was going into a contract year and expected a big pay day until his injury and release from AZ. It wouldn't surprise me if DJ and his agent see all the negative press on our starting LTs and if he comes to KC, shows at least semi level skill, it could be looked at as DJ making a HUGE impact and thus giving him his best chance at getting a long term contract from another team. Maybe that team is KC but maybe its not. HE also gets a chance to get his ring!

If dude balls out, then they're not letting him go anywhere. They keep trying to get there LTOTF and if Humphries kicks ass, then he's not going anywhere.

Not trying to overreact here but this guy being even an average LT like he was changes everything.

It changes the entire offense. It changes Mahomes. It changes the playcalling. It changes the heavy reliance on the defense.

It most importantly would change the the next 3 years bc Veach would almost assuredly extend this guy if he returns to form.

The Chiefs might be tight on money but they would enter the draft with the ability to attack the weaknesses of the defense as well as add another offensive weapon for Mahomes.

Yeah, I'm trying to restrain my giddiness a bit but it sure looks like we are setup good if Humphries returns to form.

Amen, I'm starting to feel a vibe... theres a gleam, men

I hope you’re right, it just seems like something they would totally do. I don’t think they’re ready to give up on Kingsley yet (as they shouldn’t) and you’re looking at four o-lineman with ~80 million dollar contracts. Not sure that’s feasible, they may have to let Thuney go to make it happen, which I would actually be fine with if the choice is him or a good LT.

I just looked at his PFR page for the first time and that's less than exciting.

2015 - Inactive his entire rookie season.
2016 - Missed 3 games
2017 - Missed 11 games
2018 - Missed 7 games
2019-2021 - healthy with one pro bowl
2022 - Missed 9 games
2023 - Missed final 2 games with most recent knee injury
2024 - Missed 11 games so far

Why are we so excited about this guy? He's missed games for knee injuries and in 2022 he missed over half the season because of a back injury. Also found this on Wikipedia and I know Bruce Arians is a jack ass, but damn.

"Throughout his rookie training camp and in the preseason, Humphries displayed revolting play in practice and preseason. Head coach Bruce Arians nicknamed him "knee-deep", explaining that you need to keep "A knee in his ass every day" to keep him motivated"

I'm finding any excitement to be dissipating.

Well yeah, he wouldn't have been available if he didn't have the injury history. All he has to do this year is play maybe 9-10 games. That's doable and he's better than any other LT on the roster.

I'm hoping that since it's a contract year that he plays his ass off, but idk if I'd wanna take a chance with him long term.

Maybe he'll be on the game day roster next week and log a few game reps to get him going.

Thanks Captain Buzzkill.

*Champing

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I don't see 2024 as relevant as far as games missed since he was injured late last season. You're right about Arians though because he's an A-1 asshole. He was able to win with teams he didn't build I guess but that's it.

I wouldn't mind if we added him this week with some late game reps if we manage to be in control of the game late.

I just need to know how much he currently weighs

This is exactly what Inposted about earlier. While he is a better option than what we have atm I’d still not crown him lord savor just yet.

Looking more closely at that history, it seems likely the Chiefs probably see this as a short term arrangement. If they can squeeze 8 above average games out of him, including a nice playoff run, someone is probably going to overpay him.

Then again, this guy was also a captain at one point, so whatever Arians said about him in his rookie year clearly wasn’t an issue down the road. He’s been an above average LT when healthy, and that is so hard to find, especially for teams like us at the bottom of every draft. If he plays well, it’s going to be very hard to let him go. He sure seems like a badass in his presser as well, so we’ll see what happens. Either way, we’re getting his absolute best for the rest of the season, and that’s a huge boost for us.

Yeah no. That ain't happening. I can just about promise you that. If the dude balls out for 8+ games at a pro bowl level at 30 I can tell you that there's no way in hell Veach lets him walk.

If he plays well, he’s going to hit the market. Most likely, he’d easily land ~20 million a year or so. You think Veach will be willing to commit that after having him in house for half of a season? Would you cut Thuney to keep him? Because that’s likely what you’d have to do.

To be clear, I’d be onboard with keeping him. I’m just listing all possible scenarios.

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Hope he’s ready for the Stoolers game. Don’t need that kinda blocking going against the STEEL MEN!

North of 30 with a big injury history. No way, he’s a rental to make it through til (hopefully) the SB.

Wikipedia? Please tell us you don’t believe what’s there.

2024-2025 Playoff Watkins candidate.

So you're one of those "Wikipedia isn't reliable" people? I'd tell you to look into it a little bit, because it is definitely reliable.

Are you refuting this claim? If so here's an article from The Athletic that says the same thing.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/135...shared-article

"Arians, you might recall, not-so-fondly gave Humphries the nickname “knee-deep” in 2015 because he said a foot up Humphries’ rear end wasn’t enough to motivate the left tackle, who was the Cardinals’ first-round draft choice that year."

Humphries hates Arians and this is enough to make me love Humphries.

https://www.abc15.com/sports/d-j-hum...ckname-for-him

"When asked if he thought the nickname was a form of bullying, Humphries said no. He said he considered it a power move by someone who wasn’t on the same level as him within the organization.

“When you’re on a different level where you can’t look me in my eye, that’s a whole different conversation,” Humphries said.

Humphries admits to not performing well during his rookie season, but says he was also not coached well.

“It wouldn’t have been that tough if I were learning something new to process. If I was learning while being treated that way there’s a difference,” Humphries said. “It’s not like it was a nudge in the right direction. It just made me want to punch you in the face instead of taking coaching from you.”

Humphries said he never asked for or looked for an apology from Arians.

“He meant what he said. It wasn’t an accident. You apologize for accidents. If I stepped on your shoe right now I’d apologize.”

When asked if he had extra motivation for this weekends matchup against Arians and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Humphries' answer was simple.

“No, because he doesn’t play football.”

Don’t look up his injury history. It ain’t pretty. Then put it with him wanting a BIG payday. In my best Jedi voice….waves a hand….. This is not the long term LT you are looking for.

Edit:I see that diphg9 already documented his injury history.

No one is gonna give him that due to 8 good games tho.

I brought it up, too. I also said that we only need him for 9-10 games.

Have you looked at the Arizona Cardinals records over those years? I wouldn't exactly be rushing to get out of the training room those years either.

2015 - 13-3
2016 - 7-8-1
2017 - 8-8
2018 - 3-13
2019 - 5-10-1
2020 - 8-8
2021 - 11-6
2022 - 4-13
2023 - 4-13

I don't know, I see 2 injuries in the last 5 years. I wouldn't call that injury prone.

Inside Info from Nate?