Chiefs Chiefs Sign Former Bucs LT Donovan Smith - Page 18

Dante84 · 05-03-2023, 05:13 PM

Donovan Smith started 124 games over the past eight seasons with the #Bucs. After signing Jawaan Taylor to a big deal in March, Kansas City continues to invest in protecting Patrick Mahomes. https://t.co/CK4z151PD8
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 3, 2023

saphojunkie · 05-03-2023, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

True

But you also just used a 3rd round pick on a rt?

Future left, it would appear.

Shields68 · 05-03-2023, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I do wonder if they saw something in Taylor's training tape so far this season that got them spooked, or if it's nothing more than getting a guy with experience in here to battle for a position that needs a boost?

Could be Niangs tape or they were hoping to get Harrison in the 1st. If that would have happened they would spent the money on a edge.

Think he wanted to have 2 tackles that could play significant snaps. If Niang or the 3rd round rookie earn a starting spot great. But they are not going to cost us a season.

UChieffyBugger · 05-03-2023, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Franchise

I still see Taylor getting the first reps at LT during OTAs. Smith is here as a backup plan in case it doesn’t work out. Then they can move Taylor back to RT and leave Smith at LT.

UChieffyBugger · 05-03-2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

They're not looking to hand a job to anyone and Smiths deal is probably backup money with playing time incentives up to 9, like if he's a starting OT all year he gets that.

saphojunkie · 05-03-2023, 08:38 PM

It would seem that the front office was waiting to see how the draft shook out. If something happens and you get one of the premier tackles, I don't think this move is made. Wanya Morris has upside, but this is clearly an insurance policy.

There is no such thing as a bad one year contract.

UChieffyBugger · 05-03-2023, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Just as the prophet UChieffyBugger predicted.

I've had many wars in this place, but this victory feels the sweetest. The jerk circle crew are scrambling and are still refusing to come to terms with what has happened tonight

. Meanwhile I wonder what the mods, who slandered me and defaced my profile page, are thinking now? I wonder if they are man enough to apologise? And I wonder if smartasses like Chris will man up and admit he was a biased clown during the debate too? We'll see

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UChieffyBugger · 05-03-2023, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by saphojunkie

It would seem that the front office was waiting to see how the draft shook out. If something happens and you get one of the premier tackles, I don't think this move is made. Wanya Morris has upside, but this is clearly an insurance policy.

There is no such thing as a bad one year contract.

It's obvious they wanted Harrison. That didn't happen so they got Morris who they can groom for a year whilst Smith and Taylor are veteran tackles who can play at their NATURAL places. Only niave idiots were convinced that Taylor, a career RT, can just come here and be a productive LT off the bat. That was never likely to happen. OBJ played LT in college and played LT for the Ravens for a whole season so his case was completely different. I'm glad Veach has more sense than the clowns who tried chastise me during the draft

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staylor26 · 05-03-2023, 09:00 PM

5. Don't lose sight of the fact that Donovan Smith had a hyperextended elbow since the start of last season and so much of the season was about pain tolerance for him.
— Matt Conner (@MattConnerAA) May 4, 2023

-King- · 05-03-2023, 09:09 PM

I don't see how he could start this season and it not be bad news for either Taylor or Morris. I'd understand Morris since he's a rookie but there's no way Smith should end up our LT regardless of how many snaps he has there

staylor26 · 05-03-2023, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

I don't see how he could start this season and it not be bad news for either Taylor or Morris. I'd understand Morris since he's a rookie but there's no way Smith should end up our LT regardless of how many snaps he has there

Him starting would not at all be a reflection of Taylor.

Morris was never going to be your week 1 starter.

Andy has always been a "best 5" guy. That's his philosophy, and it's why they made this move.

RunKC · 05-03-2023, 09:15 PM

I really don’t see the problem with this. Smith was a decent LT that struggled last year bc of multiple reasons. Old QB falling apart, bad injury etc.

If he’s even a marginal LT it’s a big upgrade for us. It’s Orlando at like 1/3 of his asking price. Also Taylor at RT isn’t bad if that happens. 2.5% pressure rate there last year.

The problem was both tackles struggled massively last year until the shit SB field that negated both teams pass rushes.

Even improving one tackle spot is critical. And the money really isn’t that bad, especially for a starting LT.

Titty Meat · 05-03-2023, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

5. Don't lose sight of the fact that Donovan Smith had a hyperextended elbow since the start of last season and so much of the season was about pain tolerance for him.
— Matt Conner (@MattConnerAA) May 4, 2023

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Originally Posted by staylor26

Him starting would not at all be a reflection of Taylor.

Morris was never going to be your week 1 starter.

Andy has always been a "best 5" guy. That's his philosophy, and it's why they made this move.

So wait do you think Smith will be the starting LT week 1 with Taylor RT? I think it will be Taylor LT Niang at RT until he gets hurt (I thought he was a decent RT the brief time he played)

staylor26 · 05-03-2023, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

So wait do you think Smith will be the starting LT week 1 with Taylor RT? I think it will be Taylor LT Niang at RT until he gets hurt (I thought he was a decent RT the brief time he played)

I have no idea what the plan is because there's just so much conflicting information.

I do however beleive that Andy will put his best 5 out there, and if Smith starts at LT, it's because they think he's one of the 5 and it just makes more sense to keep those 2 at their normal side.

RunKC · 05-03-2023, 09:19 PM

Low and behold the Chiefs probably called Dallas for a trade up not for Mazi Smith.

It was probably for Anton Harrison

Rasputin · 05-03-2023, 09:32 PM

He's got to be an upgrade over OBJ.

Risk his injuries hinder his effectiveness

Reward a hell of a lot better Left Tackle than what we had.

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saphojunkie MVP Join Date: Aug 2011 Casino cash: $2106550	It would seem that the front office was waiting to see how the draft shook out. If something happens and you get one of the premier tackles, I don't think this move is made. Wanya Morris has upside, but this is clearly an insurance policy. There is no such thing as a bad one year contract.
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staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $-2230960	5. Don't lose sight of the fact that Donovan Smith had a hyperextended elbow since the start of last season and so much of the season was about pain tolerance for him. — Matt Conner (@MattConnerAA) May 4, 2023
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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1750389	I really don’t see the problem with this. Smith was a decent LT that struggled last year bc of multiple reasons. Old QB falling apart, bad injury etc. If he’s even a marginal LT it’s a big upgrade for us. It’s Orlando at like 1/3 of his asking price. Also Taylor at RT isn’t bad if that happens. 2.5% pressure rate there last year. The problem was both tackles struggled massively last year until the shit SB field that negated both teams pass rushes. Even improving one tackle spot is critical. And the money really isn’t that bad, especially for a starting LT. __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Jared Wiley
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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1750389	Low and behold the Chiefs probably called Dallas for a trade up not for Mazi Smith. It was probably for Anton Harrison __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Jared Wiley
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Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $-54579	He's got to be an upgrade over OBJ. Risk his injuries hinder his effectiveness Reward a hell of a lot better Left Tackle than what we had. __________________ "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it"
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