[Couch-Potato]

I think Crow boils it down pretty well above.

If we sign Humphries to stay next season, assuming he shows us some intriguing play at some point this season, that gives our “homegrown" OTs another year to develop. If an OT falls to us in the 1st that Veach, Andy, and our scouts really love then we can nab him and let him compete next season and the following for a starting spot. If no strong talent is available for us at the bottom of the 1st this draft, and we’re not happy with Morris and Sua’s development over next season, then we can nab a 1st rounder the following year or just take a 2nd-4th rounder this draft to develop for a season and compete with those two when Humpries and Taylor’s deals are up.

Which brings me back around to Simmons, who seems to be considered a top tier OT who may fall due to his knee injury. If he were drafted by KC, and we resigned Humphries, he’d have plenty of time to heal up and the opportunity to play if someone gets hurt or he proves himself superior to the coaches.

Final thought, if we’re planning on two rookie contract OT’s taking over in 2026 and Thuney’s departure then maybe that gives us more room than most think to resign Smith. Simmons, Thuney, Creed, Smith, Sua/Morris could be solid assuming extensions for our guards.