Did anyone else see this dude standing on the sideline watching Pat get killed? You could tell he wanted to get in there and help.
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Scored off the charts in protective instincts.
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The face he made on one of those Wanya whiffs was hilarious. It was like he couldn’t believe a “professional” left tackle was getting smoked like that.
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Yeah I saw that too. His face was total surprised look. Kinda sad and hilarious all at the same time.
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May be pissed at his agent for not getting more money out of the Chiefs after watching Wanya in person.
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Age and injury history, mixed with an expensive price point. If he had a better history of staying healthy, it would be an easier decision.
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lol cousins
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I honestly kind of wish Veach would double down on improving the LT situation after what we've all watched this season. If Humphries shows he's even average, sign him to a two or three year deal. Then STILL trade two or three first round picks (I don't care, these late first round picks are just as likely to end up as a CEH or FAU as they are a McDuffie or Karlaftis) to get the future left tackle, and sit him and Kingsley behind Humphries and Taylor to groom them to be the starting left and right tackles in the future while not playing them too soon anymore. If Veach isn't comfortable doing that, then at least (after signing Humphries) trade way up for a big time edge rusher to give the DL a major addition.
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That's easy to say and all, but nobody really wants to trade a high first for 30 something.

And this team has some holes, and is about to have several more.

You can't just give the next two drafts away.
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2 first and a 3rd is what it took to move 17 spots for Mahomes. There is a team in the teens that would take that even if it meant they get pick 32. And if it doesn't, throw in a 4th.

We can't keep talking about his the LT is ruining the offense but then balk at the price it would take to get a good one. Especially since we have an extra 3rd.

And if you believe in Veachs ability to draft, we'll still have 5-6 draft pick he can work with.
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That’s great in theory, but there’s still no guarantee that guy will be any good. Realistically, you’re talking about taking the 3rd or 4th best OT prospect in the draft. That guy may well be a good starter, but it’s also not a sure thing.

Make that move, and you have to be right about the guy you pick. Missing on that one would be devastating.

If Wanya or Kingsley never become a starting caliber LT, you didn’t completely fuck yourself to miss on them.

And I’m definitely not saying “don’t trade up for one”. There’s a higher likelihood that guy will work out, but you have to be right if you make that move.

The smartest play would probably be to move up in addition to signing whatever somewhat expensive FA. In addition, you keep developing Kingsley. You’d think somewhere in that you’d find at least an average LT.
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I wonder how long it’s going to be before the critics understand that thinks what it’s like to draft late every year and have the best won the game on a second contract? We are always going to have position groups that are deficient. It won’t always be LT, but it’s always going to be something.
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I'd definitely keep Humphries still. It would be a no lose situation. If the pick is an immediate hit, you can start them. If not, then you can play Humphries and he would help coach up the pick.
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This.

Why are we spending pages and pages bloviating about a player by people whom most had never even heard or thought of 2 weeks prior?

JFC, guys. Let's get some competent level LT play, see how the season ends up, and go from there.
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People are giving up on Kingsley waaaay too quickly. The talent is there he just needs time to develop.
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