Pro Bowl LT DJ Humphries [signed by Chiefs]

[SHOWTIME]

Does Veach give him a call?

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[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by philfree

An expert in the protection packages? Humphries is a seasoned vet with a pro bowl season and he's been on our roster for two months now. And consider he did come in and start right after being on the roster for two weeks. His issue isn't mental. If he's physically ready to play is the issue. If he's ready there's a decent argument for him to play. It looks like Thuney will be the LT but until tomorrow we won't know for sure.

Well, once upon a time, Matt Cassel was a seasoned vet with a pro bowl season.

Just saying.

Humphries is apparently washed. It sucks, but if he can't get on the field now, he's not ever getting on the field in KC.

[kcbubb]

Some of this analysis of the better matchups with thuney at g and DJ at LT, over looks the simple reason or answer to who starts at LT. The simple answer here is that Mahomes has looked more comfortable with thuney at LT. A comfortable Mahomes doesn’t see ghosts and is not anxious in the pocket for at least his first read. So, even if there are advantages to having thuney at g and a healthy dj at LT, those advantages don’t overcome the advantage of a comfortable Mahomes. Mahomes wants at least enough time for that first read and thuney may get beat but he rarely loses instantly, which we’ve seen our other LTs whiff a lot. I think Andy is giving Pat what he wants and is probably wise to do so.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Well, once upon a time, Matt Cassel was a seasoned vet with a pro bowl season.

Just saying.

Humphries is apparently washed. It sucks, but if he can't get on the field now, he's not ever getting on the field in KC.

I don't think it's out of the question that he might be able to play next year. He ain't playing now though.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by kcbubb

Some of this analysis of the better matchups with thuney at g and DJ at LT, over looks the simple reason or answer to who starts at LT. The simple answer here is that Mahomes has looked more comfortable with thuney at LT. A comfortable Mahomes doesn’t see ghosts and is not anxious in the pocket for at least his first read. So, even if there are advantages to having thuney at g and a healthy dj at LT, those advantages don’t overcome the advantage of a comfortable Mahomes. Mahomes wants at least enough time for that first read and thuney may get beat but he rarely loses instantly, which we’ve seen our other LTs whiff a lot. I think Andy is giving Pat what he wants and is probably wise to do so.

Pat absolutely looked uncomfortable at times last weekend. The two games he really looked sharp, he was getting the ball out faster than any time in his entire career.

The whole "what Pat wants" is overblown. What Pat wants us to ****ing win.

[kcbubb]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Pat absolutely looked uncomfortable at times last weekend. The two games he really looked sharp, he was getting the ball out faster than any time in his entire career.

The whole "what Pat wants" is overblown. What Pat wants us to ****ing win.

Interesting…. Do you think Mahomes has a say in who starts at LT? And if he does, do you think he’s telling Andy, whoever helps us win? I doubt that. I bet Mahomes prefers thuney at LT or we’d be seeing DJ get some reps at least.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by kcbubb

Interesting…. Do you think Mahomes has a say in who starts at LT? And if he does, do you think he’s telling Andy, whoever helps us win? I doubt that. I bet Mahomes prefers thuney at LT or we’d be seeing DJ get some reps at least.

Andy doesn't take orders from anybody, not even Mahomes.

DJ isn't playing because he's not better than Thuney. There's nothing more to it than that.

[chiefzilla1501]

Who do we think will be the feature back? I was thinking Kareem but if the teeth of their defense is in the middle is this where we might see Pacheco?

I imagine we'll run the ball less in general. Just a curiosity thing

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Who do we think will be the feature back? I was thinking Kareem but if the teeth of their defense is in the middle is this where we might see Pacheco?

I imagine we'll run the ball less in general. Just a curiosity thing

I think it probably won't matter that much, if Thuney is at LT again. since making that change, the Chiefs' run game has fallen off. Doubt anything will change in that regard if Thuney is playing LT. But given how Kareem/Pacheco have performed, I'd make Hunt the RB1 to start the game anyway.

There is some smoke that Andy will pivot to a more pass-heavy gameplan because of that, but I have my doubts, as the OT play will probably have a negative effect on the passing game as well.


I think Pat might have a big rushing night, unless we somehow get better OT play.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

I think it probably won't matter that much, if Thuney is at LT again. since making that change, the Chiefs' run game has fallen off. Doubt anything will change in that regard if Thuney is playing LT. But given how Kareem/Pacheco have performed, I'd make Hunt the RB1 to start the game anyway.

There is some smoke that Andy will pivot to a more pass-heavy gameplan because of that, but I have my doubts, as the OT play will probably have a negative effect on the passing game as well.


I think Pat might have a big rushing night, unless we somehow get better OT play.

That's really the key to the game. Buffalo has outstanding OL play that does not limit their offense. I dont expect the Chiefs OL to perform as well, but they have to step it up, especially both Tackles. Patrick will need better protection. They cannot just rely on the defense to win this game, the offense is going to have to do more in order to win.

[Dunerdr]

Why are we still ****ing around in this thread? Me and htis are obviously right but the coaching staff chose otherwise and that’s all that matters. CASE CLOSED **** THE BILLS!

[chiefforlife]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Bullshit. Allegretti had already proven himself and most people here thought he was a starting-caliber player.

Right! Was about to say the same thing.

Not sure who "you dopes" are but I felt fine with Alegretti, he was a known commodity.

Caliendo may be fine but having some concern about his matchup with Oliver is warranted.

I think most of us would prefer Thuney was handling Oliver.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by chiefforlife

Right! Was about to say the same thing.

Not sure who "you dopes" are but I felt fine with Alegretti, he was a known commodity.

Caliendo may be fine but having some concern about his matchup with Oliver is warranted.

I think most of us would prefer Thuney was handling Oliver.

Allegretti has since proven himself to be a starting level player in Washington.

Somehow Wylie is starting as well, despite the well known and documented fact that he blows goats.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Allegretti has since proven himself to be a starting level player in Washington.

Somehow Wylie is starting as well, despite the well known and documented fact that he blows goats.

But now Wylie is out performing his contract. He's done ok there. Wish we could say that about Taylor. I guess he's done ok here also, but not when u consider his contract.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by TEX

But now Wylie is out performing his pay contract. He's done ok there. Wish we could say that about Taylor. I guess he's done ok here also, but not when u consider his contract.

Well, the thing about Wylie is...(checks notes...)

Oh yes. Here it is.

He blows goats.

[htismaqe]

I'm fully on this now.

Joe Thuney is about to cement his place in Canton.