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1. Will rookies Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith and Lucas Niang all be starting Week 1? — John K.
Well, those rookie offensive linemen are going to start Saturday’s game, which is a really positive sign this early in the preseason; they’re still a month away from their season opener against the Cleveland Browns.
Humphrey, whom the Chiefs selected in the second round of the NFL Draft, has taken all of his repetitions with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the first-team offense. Smith, a sixth-round pick, has been mauling his teammates throughout camp and is emerging as a possible late-round steal. My understanding is that Humphrey and Smith are the clear starters at center and right guard, respectively, and both the coaching staff and the player personnel staff are expecting them to perform well in the preseason.
The right tackle position, I believe, is still a competition. Niang, who opted out of last season, has shown improvement in camp. If the Chiefs are looking for steady play and experience, then Mike Remmers, a nine-year veteran, could be the starter when the season begins. But if Niang is impressive in the preseason, then the Chiefs might feel comfortable with him starting in his NFL debut.
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