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

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

The biggest plot twist would be the Chiefs signing a left guard this offseason.

That would be wild.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

As I said I am shocked, of course Jeremy Fowler may have been fed some info that is deceptive, but I trust the coaches. I still won't be surprised if Humphries is out there for the first series. It just seems the upside is so much bigger if had one more game to get in shape.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Andy doesn’t want to get Grbac’d.

[RINGLEADER]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

Andy doesn’t want to get Grbac’d.

Exactly.

If Schottenheimer doesn’t put Grbac back in we may not have won the Super Bowl but we would have gotten there.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

As long as they keep the play calling they used, it will be enough. The 3-peat is still happening.

I'm not so sure it was anything more than EMPHASIS on getting the ball out quickly. There are always multiple levels in the routes.

We obviously do not have any NFL left tackles on the roster, and that's a problem.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

The biggest plot twist would be the Chiefs signing a left guard this offseason.

People might call this crazy, but if the Chiefs truly can’t find any alternatives that fit within their budget or that they would consider an upgrade, is it really out of the realm of possibility?

If we tear through the playoffs with Thuney at LT and he does a solid job, I don’t know why anyone would think it would be so crazy to leave him there next year considering the alternatives. Nobody seems to have any clue what would even be worth our time at that spot. If you go sight a guy like Cam Robinson, you might have to cut Thuney just to afford him, so does that make any sense to even do?

Just so frustrating.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

People might call this crazy, but if the Chiefs truly can’t find any alternatives that fit within their budget or that they would consider an upgrade, is it really out of the realm of possibility?

If we tear through the playoffs with Thuney at LT and he does a solid job, I don’t know why anyone would think it would be so crazy to leave him there next year considering the alternatives. Nobody seems to have any clue what would even be worth our time at that spot. If you go sight a guy like Cam Robinson, you might have to cut Thuney just to afford him, so does that make any sense to even do?

Just so frustrating.

I don't know what the answer is.

You might just have to keep drafting them, knowing that maybe one in five will work out, given where we draft every year.

[Deberg_1990]

Sounds like the Chiefs have multiple LT solutions


Thuney, Humphries, Wanya, Kingsley, even Taylor in a pinch.


That’s a good problem to have.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Sounds like the Chiefs have multiple LT solutions


Thuney, Humphries, Wanya, Kingsley, even Taylor in a pinch.


That’s a good problem to have.

All of them are less than starting left tackle caliber, so I don't see how that's a good problem.

Make no mistake, if we don't win the Super Bowl, this will be why.

[Titty Meat]

Not surprising Humphries did not appear to be in football shape

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

All of them are less than starting left tackle caliber, so I don't see how that's a good problem.

Make no mistake, if we don't win the Super Bowl, this will be why.

How is DJ not starting caliber when healthy? Donovan Smith has won two superbowls fgs

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Not surprising Humphries did not appear to be in football shape

I think the Chiefs would be ok, if he was starting today. Reid just doesn’t want to mess with what was working well at the end of the season. I get it.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

How is DJ not starting caliber when healthy? Donovan Smith has won two superbowls fgs

If he can't take the spot from a guard with 32" arms, he must not be.

The very best case scenario we could have hoped for was that he was pretty good, and we could lock him up for a couple of years, which would allow us to move on from Taylor next year. Replace one OT spot per season over the next two years.

Now, it's a big problem. And we're probably going to be stuck with Taylor and his huge contract. I don't hate Taylor, to be clear. But I do think he's overpaid per production. If we're going to keep this thing rolling, we can't overpay. Too many mouths to feed.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

I think the Chiefs would be ok, if he was starting today. Reid just doesn’t want to mess with what was working well at the end of the season. I get it.

You don't start a guy with 32" arms against Will Anderson if you have another viable option.

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

If he can't take the spot from a guard with 32" arms, he must not be.

The very best case scenario we could have hoped for was that he was pretty good, and we could lock him up for a couple of years, which would allow us to move on from Taylor next year. Replace one OT spot per season over the next two years.

Now, it's a big problem. And we're probably going to be stuck with Taylor and his huge contract. I don't hate Taylor, to be clear. But I do think he's overpaid per production. If we're going to keep this thing rolling, we can't overpay. Too many mouths to feed.

Imo DJ is a victim of circumstance. He came in after a year off and straight away is thrust into playing against Bosa and Mack. He had some rough moments but got better as the game went on until he got injured. Then he missed three weeks, comes back and has to play against one of the best pass-rushes in the league and do it alongside backups. One being Kingsley who isn't even a guard. He had some good and bad moments again but held up ok.

I don't see how he would have been a bad option today. But Andy is conservative by nature and is riding the hot hand. But if the line doesn't perform as expected and we still win, then I'm sure he'll have to look at DJ again.