Originally Posted by FloridaMan88:
I’ve already said my solution… trade for a veteran LT such as Jake Matthews.
Otherwise it’s the definition of insanity to repeat a strategy that failed spectacularly this season.
Invest everywhere else on the offensive line, while going cheap at LT, resulted in a career guard having to play at LT for the entire duration of the postseason.
Originally Posted by OKchiefs:
So we're just going to live with Mahomes getting hammered behind one of the most expensive OLs in the league for the forseeable future because it's hard to address LT?
He's already seeing ghosts in the pocket and is constantly rattled, his mechanics have continued to regress and he's continually showing bad habits. We're just going to be content with that and watch our HOF QB potentially get injured and/or see his career cut short because we can't adequately protect him?
It's fucking February 27th.
If September rolls around and there's no reasonable solution at LT, by all means complain your face off.
Otherwise, you're just being a performative little bitch. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OKchiefs:
It may not be all of that difference from the Eagles in the end, but that goes back to my point that the Eagles OL is significantly better so we're paying just as much for an inferior product.
With even average play at LT, the Chiefs' OL would be one of the best in the league and plenty good.
They got rocked in the Super Bowl, but having Thuney at LG and an average level of LT play changes that OL view a lot. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15:
It's ****ing February 27th.
If September rolls around and there's no reasonable solution at LT, by all means complain your face off.
Otherwise, you're just being a performative little bitch.
If we're talking about their ability to adequately address a position like CB then by all means, I have faith they'll do that.
What about the past 2 years gives any reason for faith that this team knows what they're doing at LT? Because going into a season with a 21-year old super raw rookie at LT was such a genius solution, and just as brilliant was having no viable alternative. Yes, needing to switch your 33 yo left guard to LT because you have no alternative just screams competency. [Reply]
So when Veach signs Jackson and Hollywood and drafts a DT, DE, CB, and an upgrade RB- will you still be complaining? Because that's all entirely on the table. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
So when Veach signs Jackson and Hollywood and drafts a DT, DE, CB, and an upgrade RB- will you still be complaining? Because that's all entirely on the table.
I mean, he's almost advocating for Veach to do nothing at LT - since he apparently would just fuck it up anyway.
Honestly, I don't care. Allocation, schmallocation. Your top two WR are on rookie deals, you're likely drafting your RB in two months to pair with the rookie deal guy you have. Your HOF TE is going to retire very soon along with your HOF LG and your RT is likely gone after this year.
It's really not a big deal. Our weapons are young and cheap for awhile to go yet. This doesn't hurt the roster. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
Honestly, I don't care. Allocation, schmallocation. Your top two WR are on rookie deals, you're likely drafting your RB in two months to pair with the rookie deal guy you have. Your HOF TE is going to retire very soon along with your HOF LG and your RT is likely gone after this year.
It's really not a big deal. Our weapons are young and cheap for awhile to go yet. This doesn't hurt the roster.
Pretty much where I am on it.
The question I have for the people complaining - you think the OL is bad now, how the fuck do you think it gets better by letting Trey walk?
You're downgrading at that spot no matter what you do. [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath15:
Pretty much where I am on it.
The question I have for the people complaining - you think the OL is bad now, how the fuck do you think it gets better by letting Trey walk?
You're downgrading at that spot no matter what you do.
By using the resources you've allocated for Trey Smith on Alaric Jackson or Cam Robinson instead. Or if you're going to sign one of them on top of tagging/extending Smith then use it instead of on a couple defenders that are pending free agents so we don't bottom out on that side of the ball, especially since one of Morris or Suamataia should be capable of not cratering the offense as they learn on the job. [Reply]
