Chiefs Sign Former Bucs LT Donovan Smith

[Dante84]

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

[Kman34]

Originally Posted by alpha_omega

And that’s gotta be coming!

That’s what she said..

[Wisconsin_Chief]

I just wanted to point out that I created a heavily downvoted post after we signed Smith in this thread stating he would be a great addition and would be the unquestioned opening day LT.

After this season when we get him signed to another massive deal with some shit team while getting a 3rd round comp pick in the process, I’ll expect an apology from every single downvoter. You know who you are assholes!

[OKchiefs]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

I just wanted to point out that I created a heavily downvoted post after we signed Smith in this thread stating he would be a great addition and would be the unquestioned opening day LT.

After this season when we get him signed to another massive deal with some shit team while getting a 3rd round comp pick in the process, I’ll expect an apology from every single downvoter. You know who you are assholes!

If he happened to play at solid level I don’t see why we wouldn’t extend him, maybe something like 2 years/ $30 million. Unless they’re confident Morris can take over, which seems questionable, musical chairs at LT every year is getting old.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by OKchiefs

If he happened to play at solid level I don’t see why we wouldn’t extend him, maybe something like 2 years/ $30 million. Unless they’re confident Morris can take over, which seems questionable, musical chairs at LT every year is getting old.

Because Mahomes is going to make him think he's worth way more than he is and Veach is going to say see you later?

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

Because Mahomes is going to make him think he's worth way more than he is and Veach is going to say see you later?

Seems to be the pattern.

[FringeNC]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

I just wanted to point out that I created a heavily downvoted post after we signed Smith in this thread stating he would be a great addition and would be the unquestioned opening day LT.

After this season when we get him signed to another massive deal with some shit team while getting a 3rd round comp pick in the process, I’ll expect an apology from every single downvoter. You know who you are assholes!

Yep, I pretty much agreed with you. I didn't understand the drama surrounding his signing. If healthy, he's pretty clearly a *significant* upgrade over Orlando Brown and who cares if you (for a year?) have to keep Taylor at RT?

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

I just wanted to point out that I created a heavily downvoted post after we signed Smith in this thread stating he would be a great addition and would be the unquestioned opening day LT.

After this season when we get him signed to another massive deal with some shit team while getting a 3rd round comp pick in the process, I’ll expect an apology from every single downvoter. You know who you are assholes!

There are a set few that think thry're right about everything, and collectively will not have any part of another opinion. Most of them were telling everybody that we would just have to get used to paying OBJ. Remember how many people wanted to pay him.??? Go back and read through that thread. I'll bet most who down voted you were saying we all better get used to the idea of paying OBJ.

[JPH83]

Think I need to wait and see with Smith. My perspective was pretty much he's a downgrade on OBJ BUT he might, if we're lucky, be a better "fit", and that combined with Taylor at RT being an upgrade in pass-pro that results in a better OL overall. I still think it highly unlikely we run the ball better with these OTs, but obvs, it's a lesser concern. If Smith does end up having a season anything like the one the Bucs won the SB, then not only Veach but the whole coaching staff deserves a raise. Because that team's winning the SB.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by OKchiefs

If he happened to play at solid level I don’t see why we wouldn’t extend him, maybe something like 2 years/ $30 million. Unless they’re confident Morris can take over, which seems questionable, musical chairs at LT every year is getting old.

I can’t see a deal like that happening. Did you see the deal the Giants just gave Andrew Thomas? Obviously Smith is not in that league but he came here to rebuild his value and get paid again. I can’t see him taking a team friendly deal like that to stick around. I could be wrong, and if it’s a perfect fit and both sides want to keep it going, that would be great. Just feels unlikely.

I do agree it’s getting old having to find a LT every year, so hopefully they see Morris as the guy for next year and beyond. Give him a year in the program and give him first crack at it next year.

[Marcellus]

Im looking forward to being wrong about this signing, I didn't like it but word so far is he is doing great.

If we upgraded both tackle spots, holy shit Mahomes is going to have a career year.

[Kiimo]

Between that and all the promise in the WR, RB and TE rooms I really do believe it's more likely than not that Mahomes breaks the yardage record again.

I don't think he'll need 50 touchdowns since the defense should be a lot better than '18

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Im looking forward to being wrong about this signing, I didn't like it but word so far is he is doing great.

If we upgraded both tackle spots, holy shit Mahomes is going to have a career year.

It was fair to be skeptical, he was coming off a horrendous season. Once you start peeling the layers as to what happened, it made a little more sense. He’s going to be an upgrade over Brown in the passing game, while probably a slight downgrade in the running game, and he’s only costing us $4 million against the cap.

It was really the perfect short term move for the position.

[ThyKingdomCome15]

I'm hearing nice things!!!

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

get out of jail free card if RT options shit down their pants in the preseason

Originally Posted by staylor26

Backup LT competing at RT is my guess.

Nailed it!!

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

It was fair to be skeptical, he was coming off a horrendous season. Once you start peeling the layers as to what happened, it made a little more sense. He’s going to be an upgrade over Brown in the passing game, while probably a slight downgrade in the running game, and he’s only costing us $4 million against the cap.

It was really the perfect short term move for the position.

It is looking like they hit the flush on the river with Smith.

And honestly, while he might be WORSE than Brown as an in-line, power run blocker... Smith is a credible athlete for LT, which might work better for the outside stuff the Chiefs like to do... outside zone, screen game, pulling the T... more mobility there can be really helpful.