Pro Bowl LT DJ Humphries [signed by Chiefs]

[SHOWTIME]

Does Veach give him a call?

I predict @Chiefs. Makes too much sense https://t.co/hu5xdI5KF2

— Justin Pugh (@JustinPugh) November 22, 2024

[MIAdragon]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

We even sure Humphries will make it through the game without getting hurt?

Will he see the field at alll?

[Wisconsin_Chief]

I really do wonder what their plan is. If Humphries looks good against Denver, do they roll with him in the playoffs with literally no time for him and Mahomes to gel? He is clearly the best LT on the roster when he’s at his peak, but is one game really enough to get him back to form?

I really think at this point he’s nothing more than depth for this season, and they’ll try to bring him back on another 1-year deal this offseason. I just can’t see how you throw him out there for a 3-peat run at this juncture. I’ll trust whatever they decide, but I think the decision has probably already been made for us due to the nature of the situation.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I listened to Keysor's take - he's probably right - the idea being, let DJ play the whole game Sunday against DEN, if it does look as good or better than Thuney, sure make the switch knowing that you will upgrade huge at LG moving Thuney back there.

[Dunerdr]

I mean the LT doesn’t have to gel like a wr, just hit the right depths and learn the cadence. I guess we will see.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I listened to Keysor's take - he's probably right - the idea being, let DJ play the whole game Sunday against DEN, if it does look as good or better than Thuney, sure make the switch knowing that you will upgrade huge at LG moving Thuney back there.

The Chiefs shouldn’t look past the Divisional Round, but if Humphries looks like shit for a quarter then just make the switch back to Thuney.

That alone shouldn’t be enough to torpedo the Chiefs chances against like Houston or Pittsburgh.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

The Chiefs shouldn’t look past the Divisional Round, but if Humphries looks like shit for a quarter then just make the switch back to Thuney.

That alone shouldn’t be enough to torpedo the Chiefs chances against like Houston or Pittsburgh.

Good point as well.

Honestly, it may be as simple as asking Patrick what he feels best about. He is the one who has to deal with the consequences, for better or worse.

Where Keysor opened my eyes a little is pointing out that if they'll just call and execute the offense like they have the past two weeks -- Mahomes getting it out of his hands faster than ever before -- then it really shouldn't matter if Humphries steps back in or not.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Good point as well.

Honestly, it may be as simple as asking Patrick what he feels best about. He is the one who has to deal with the consequences, for better or worse.

Where Keysor opened my eyes a little is pointing out that if they'll just call and execute the offense like they have the past two weeks -- Mahomes getting it out of his hands faster than ever before -- then it really shouldn't matter if Humphries steps back in or not.

Agree but also add this.

Caliendo has performed admirably, but he did allow the one sack vs Houston. He was late on that delayed blitz.

I don’t think Thuney makes that mistake.

So where Humphries may be helped by the play calling, Thuney helps stop the pressure up the middle.

No noticeable difference on the outside, but he’ll inside.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by DaFace

He hasn't been as good as you think. We're giving him and Caliendo a lot of help with the play calling and protections that we weren't for Morris and Humphries. Can it work for a 3-game Super Bowl run? Possibly, yeah. But it'd be nice to get all pro guard play again instead of average to below average play at guard and tackle.

I still expect Humphries to play against the Broncos, and if he's decent, in the playoffs. It's good to know that this alignment can work if not, though.

Its all up to Patrick Mahomes. My guess is Thuney is here to stay this year. They don't have another game for Patrick to get used to Humphries. Patrick has not been hit the last 3 games like he was before so Im sure he's lobbying for Thuney to stay. And Mahomes usually gets what he wants.

[Delano]

Originally Posted by Dunerdr

I mean the LT doesn’t have to gel like a wr, just hit the right depths and learn the cadence. I guess we will see.

It helps that Humphries is a veteran, but time with your battery mate helps on things like stunts and blitzes. The Chiefs had been really struggling with those types of defense, but the quick passing game has largely nullified them. If Andy wants to work in more downfield passing, Humphries and Thuney will need to be on the same page. They’re vets and will have had over a month of practice by the time they next play together. - hopefully that’s enough.

[Monticore]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Agree but also add this.

Caliendo has performed admirably, but he did allow the one sack vs Houston. He was late on that delayed blitz.

I don’t think Thuney makes that mistake.

So where Humphries may be helped by the play calling, Thuney helps stop the pressure up the middle.

No noticeable difference on the outside, but he’ll inside.

Our run game seemed worse wth thuney/caliendo which I think we will need in the playoffs/weather

[pugsnotdrugs19]

If DJ can look solid against Denver, and that's a huge if, then it's probably fair to say we could at least replicate last year's playoff OL with him in there and that is plenty good enough.

But with Thuney right now at LT, it seems we may be able to do it as well. Hell Thuney didn't even play against BAL or SF last season.

[tyreekthefreak]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Our run game seemed worse wth thuney/caliendo which I think we will need in the playoffs/weather

We are passing team anyway.....we run to keep teams honest up front.

[-King-]

They're not practicing till next Tuesday right?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by -King-

They're not practicing till next Tuesday right?

If not Wednesday. On a normal Sunday game, first practice is Wed.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Monticore

Our run game seemed worse wth thuney/caliendo which I think we will need in the playoffs/weather

Our run game as a YPC has been bad all year.

Who cares.

Because our short yardage running game has been better than ever. And this is really the only time I care about running the football.