Pro Bowl LT DJ Humphries Medically Cleared [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 DJ's left nut

It's been reported that the team sees it as a very close call between the two but though Humphries had a higher upside and as a younger player could be a longer-term solution.

So if Smith "damn sure isn't the solution" then it seems you might be disappointed in DJ.

From what I have read/heard, the team doesn't see a massive gap between their likely contributions this year. And should Humphries get hurt, I think they'd absolutely call Smith.

Edit: looks like this point was made already.

I have a hard time believing DJ and Smith are "roughly equal". Smith was not good for long stretches last year. He's now a year older and he hasn't played. Humphries HAS to be better than that

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I have a hard time believing DJ and Smith are "roughly equal". Smith was not good for long stretches last year. He's now a year older and he hasn't played. Humphries HAS to be better than that

They may be worried he’ll have some growing pains getting back up to game speed.

But at this point we’re in “**** it, it’s worth the risk” territory.

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I have a hard time believing DJ and Smith are "roughly equal". Smith was not good for long stretches last year. He's now a year older and he hasn't played. Humphries HAS to be better than that

Definitely agree. I think from their perspective though they might argue they know what Smith would be like, and though not great, it’s at least something they can plan around with certain expectations both in ability and for Mahomes being familiar with him.

[xztop123]

Williams seems to be playing better at corner than nazeeh was too

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Definitely agree. I think from their perspective though they might argue they know what Smith would be like, and though not great, it’s at least something they can plan around with certain expectations both in ability and for Mahomes being familiar with him.

Like pants said, the biggest thing Smith can do is prevent his guy from crushing Pat. Ideally it would be nice to have somebody that could do more than that, like execute a block without committing a penalty.

[BWillie]

This guy is the last piece of the puzzle.

In DJ Humphries we trust.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

I don't know, because I don't give a shit what anyone's PFF grade is. I was talking about pressure percentage and before the Raiders game Wanya had about exactly the same pressure % as Donovan Smith. Smith isn't an improvement over Morris, especially being a year older and out of football for as long as he's been.

Use your eyes, too.

Thuney got beat too but he didn't WHIFF. He got forced back but at least slowed the guy down from murdering Mahomes. Thuney is NOT the answer but just using an example. The amount of times Morris just completely whiffs resulting in an absolute unusable play is unfathomable.

It is just a matter of time until Mahomes goes on IR if you keep going to Morris or Kingsley.

Luckily we have Humphries in the wings.

[Dunerdr]

A lt who loses slow is probably good enough.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

I dunno man, kinda torn on using more draft capital

Kinda all depends on Humphries, if he isn't a 2-3 year answer then I'm down for drafting another guy but man its such a high bust rate at that position

Thats why I'm such a fan of snapping up proven vet free agents at that position in particular... even getting someone who isn't great, but at least steady, is a win

The issue is that there never are any true quality vets available and whenever there are there is an insane bidding war that will be tough to win.

What we're probably looking at next season is potentially Cam Robinson, Alaric Jackson or Dan Moore Jr. If that screams mediocre/replacement-level to you, then that's because they are. Do they generally give you a floor? Yes, but then again they sometimes put up a 3 sack turd like Moore did against Garrett a couple weeks ago.

Humphries was better than those guys but there are question marks right now until we see him in action again.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

Andy Reid said he hasn't determined yet who will start at LT this week. But he hinted D.J. Humphries, "if he feels OK," will have a chance.

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) December 2, 2024

Gawd I hope he plays this Sunday night.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by BWillie

This guy is the last piece of the puzzle.

In DJ Humphries we trust.

He’s the last/only option, other than rolling Donovan Smith in off of his couch.

[T-post Tom]

PM IIs health insurance rates dropped substantially after this signing. Could be related. LFG!

[gordonelloyd]

I hope Humphreys works out. But if he doesn’t, I think we’re going to have to run 2 tight end sets, and assign one of them to just blocking. Maybe one of them could beKingsley or Morris and if both playedtogether they could do what you expect a LT to do

[Chiefspants]

Man, looking back, how important was Thuney’s signing for cementing our dynasty?

[RunKC]

This offense explodes if pass protection is just a little bit better.

And goddamnit am I still pissed that Watson dropped this perfect pass. Hollywood catches it.

Mahomes had a couple great plays wasted against the Raiders

Nearly perfect throw to Watson -- then hangs in vs. a blitz to give Kelce a shot in the end zone, but Kelce improvs just as 15 looks to him pic.twitter.com/AfJwc0zQ1K

— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) December 3, 2024