Chiefs sign Jaylon Moore 2 yrs $30M

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I still say the reasons he might succeed translate just as well to OT as they do to OG.

And the reasons he failed at OT (hand-placement and functional strength, IMO) are just as big a problem at OG as they are at OT.

He was just asked to do too much, too soon playing OT. It isn't that he translates better to Guard than Tackle. It's that he's really damn raw and Guard is easier.

I really hope we don't give up on him at OT.

And I'd also caution against just assuming he'll lock down the OG job. He may STILL not be ready to start.

And if that's the case, I'd guess that Morris or even Nourzad get a look at the position ahead of Caliendo.

I actually tend to agree about not giving up on him as an OT. Maybe you play him next to Moore for a year or two and then see where he is and he potentially takes over that spot if Moore doesn't pan out, or ends up asking for too much cash on his extension.

I really don't think anything is set in stone yet, because like you said, I really don't think they even know what they for sure have yet.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

I actually tend to agree about not giving up on him as an OT. Maybe you play him next to Moore for a year or two and then see where he is and he potentially takes over that spot if Moore doesn't pan out, or ends up asking for too much cash on his extension.

I really don't think anything is set in stone yet, because like you said, I really don't think they even know what they for sure have yet.

That's something Reid specifically mentioned IIRC, putting him at OG for a year or two to develop and then moving him back outside.

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by tyton75

Unfortunately, Kingsley's issue isn't talent. Dude is big and strong and can move. Just seems like he didn't understand his assignments or thinking too much.

At LG he'll be just fine with Creed next to him.

Just being big and strong doesn't mean you can play Left Tackle in the NFL.


You actually have to be able to block elite DE's and Kingsley wasn't close to being that when he was drafted.


He was always a project so I was shocked when he started the year at LT.

[RunKC]

Maybe it’s bc of what happened with our tackles recently, but man does this kid scare me. I really hope I’m wrong here but this feels a bit like last year with Kingsley.

This kid isn’t as raw as Kingsley but he only played 271 snaps.

I really hope he’s at least competent. His footwork and technique seem solid and he’s got huge hands that he works well with.

Maybe I’ve just been burned too much but I really hope this kid is passable so we can end this stupid LT carousel we’ve been on for what feels like forever.

[RealSNR]

If Kingsley does one day end up kicking back out to tackle, some of you need to suuuuuuuck myyyy diiiiiick

[Titty Meat]

So what's the deal we get this dude for relatively cheap for a LT and also draft a LT?

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

So what's the deal we get this dude for relatively cheap for a LT and also draft a LT?

My guess is the Chiefs viewed the draft as too unpredictable and didn't want to enter mini-camp having completely missed out on the position.

If we can't get even one single multi-year solution at LT out of this level of investment (a 3rd, 2nd, 1st round pick in consecutive draft years plus the Moore contract) then we're reeeeeally unlucky.

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

So what's the deal we get this dude for relatively cheap for a LT and also draft a LT?

It's not just Left Tackle. You are also trying to get RT and LG figured out for the long haul. Jawaan Taylor will be gone from the RT spot next year. Left Guard is not 100% settled. Hoping Kingsley can do it, but what if he's a bust? If you get lucky and Simmons/Moore are both pretty solid players, maybe you have at least helped settle a couple of spots in the OL room.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by DRM08

It's not just Left Tackle. You are also trying to get RT and LG figured out for the long haul. Jawaan Taylor will be gone from the RT spot next year. Left Guard is not 100% settled. Hoping Kingsley can do it, but what if he's a bust? If you get lucky and Simmons/Moore are both pretty solid players, maybe you have at least helped settle a couple of spots in the OL room.

Moore is LT or nothing, I'm afraid.

He reeeeeally sucked at RT for the Niners

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

So what's the deal we get this dude for relatively cheap for a LT and also draft a LT?

I've thought all along they drafted Moore as a bit of a hedge against Simmons just in case they actually were able to draft him. Which they were.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

I've thought all along they drafted Moore as a bit of a hedge against Simmons just in case they actually were able to draft him. Which they were.

The good ole 21mil guaranteed hedge.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by -King-

The good ole 21mil guaranteed hedge.

To be sure that Mahomes stays upright? A steal.

[VAChief]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

To be sure that Mahomes stays upright? A steal.

For sure, we need to fix the trenches if we want to win more Super Bowls. The Eagles had a juggernaut on both sides of the ball and when they lose guys they just reload with proven SEC monsters.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

To be sure that Mahomes stays upright? A steal.

Using the hedge logic a better hedge would be Cam Robinson who has proven to be solid over a whole season across multiple seasons and who cost almost $10mil less.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by -King-

The good ole 21mil guaranteed hedge.

I couldn't give any less of a shit. Also, Reid was pretty open yesterday about this being a 3 man competition for 2 jobs. Taylor better fix his shit and fast because that is just as much a shot across his bow as anything.