Chiefs New Starting Left Tackle? 

I agree and some what surprised they haven't re-signed Smith, that was my impression that they would at some point this offseason. Jet doesn't get enough credit in my book, one of the best blocking backs in the league in pass protection.

Love when he told Patrick Mahomes that "no one will touch you. Not in practice or in a game!"

I'm excited to see what he looks like this preseason! I could definitely see Kingsley taking the starting job and Wanya playing swing this season.

​@@papaschro Now THAT I absolutely agree with. But that's what all the camps and preseason games are for. Very interesting battle there.

I think they're very comparable talents. Morris most likely has the inside track, with NFL experience and his first full offseason. Morris was raw, but it looked like he was holding his own and might even be winning the job, until the concussion. Both young tackles fell out of the 1st round because they were raw coming out, but otherwise checked a lot of boxes. IIRC, Morris was the first OT taken after the 1st round in 2023 draft, after a flurry of OT picks in the 1st. I think the Chiefs were overjoyed that he was still on the board when they took him. Ideally, it will be a fierce competition between two starting-caliber OTs. In a perfect world, they're both pro bowl caliber, and they find a trading partner for Jawaan Taylor after this season. Otherwise, they'd almost have to roll with Taylor until 2026. His contract was signed before the t.v. contract, so his 2025-6 cost might look very reasonable to an OT-needy team, especially if he turns in a good 2024 campaign. He really got picked on last year, and had to adjust to the new interpretation of false-start rules.

Im just hoping that Kingsley ends up being a Beast and takes the job but thats just me

Really appreciate the feedback and support! Definitely took an optimistic view on the film for Wanya, I really like him coming out of OU last year so we’ll see if he can bring his game up to potentially start. It’s all a journey, looking to improve as well so again really appreciate the feedback!

@@papaschro You obviously aren't the only one who saw his potential. And Brett Veach isn't bad company to have. Keep on keepin' on.

The two Raiders games was a tale of two performances for Wanya, week 12 was probably hios best performance of the year and highest grade of 62.8. Then week 16 his worst performance and grade of 43.8. I'm pretty sure he started week 16 though and week 12 he came off the bench when Smith went down, when he started and teams game planned for him he did not play well.

I could kind of see that, really if he can improve his first step and get better footwork I think he has a chance and hopefully just rookie timing. It never felt like he was in sync at any time last year.