*****The Kingsley Suamataia Thread*****

[Dante84]

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Man!!!! I love Andy Reid. The @Chiefs and Andy Reid are offensive line savants. Kingsley Suamataia has big time potential. I think he he can be awesome guard or tackle. Just needs a little technique work. He is an aggressive killer who is great athlete.

— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 27, 2024

Kingsley Suamataia is a versatile offensive tackle who split his 1,300 career snaps at BYU almost exactly down the middle between left and right tackle.

My favorite line from Dane Brugler's draft guide: "He delivers more pancakes than Denny's" ��

— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) April 27, 2024

Kingsley Suamataia since 2022:

701 pass-blocking snaps
24 QB pressures allowed
2 sacks allowed

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— PFF KC Chiefs (@PFF_Chiefs) April 27, 2024

.@Chiefs @BYUfootball #KingsleySuamataia lots to like; lots to work with. #GoCougs have been turning out OLineman over past 4 years. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/4yDc6HYI6i

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 27, 2024

Kingsley Sumataia | OT | BYU

Traitsy OT w/ great size+athleticism+strengt. Easy range in the run game to pull or climb to landmarks or hit set points in slide. Patient hand usage to stay square and trust his lateral agility. Pad level & overall technique should develop in NFL. pic.twitter.com/p9zOJEuMkr

— Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) March 26, 2024

The @Chiefs just selected Kingsley Suamataia, who is 6'5" and 326 lbs and can do this ⬇️

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— NFL (@NFL) April 27, 2024

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by DrunkBassGuitar

I'm not going to read too much into the rookie in his 2nd game having trouble with the 3x pro bowler

also damn Hendrickson is crazy looking what the ****

Brook Pryor's big toe.

[Chief Pagan]

Originally Posted by ThrobProng

I don't remember...who was worse after their first 2 starts, Kingsley or Eric Fisher?

In today's game, maybe it wouldn't matter as much. But didn't Fisher start the first year at RT?

[TheGuardian]

Taylor was f'n nails in the playoffs last year, like most on offense. But I've watched him basically every snap in these two games and he's absolutely stone walling his dudes. I mean destroying them. I don't know what happened in the playoffs and now but he's playing at an all pro RT level.

So the whole line is basically pro bowl level except left tackle. Which is why Smith wasn't an issue last year, but .......

if we can stop TE's
And we don't get at least serviceable play out of our LT we will be cooked

[Red Dawg]

Need more fatties.

[Urc Burry]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Taylor was f'n nails in the playoffs last year, like most on offense. But I've watched him basically every snap in these two games and he's absolutely stone walling his dudes. I mean destroying them. I don't know what happened in the playoffs and now but he's playing at an all pro RT level.

So the whole line is basically pro bowl level except left tackle. Which is why Smith wasn't an issue last year, but .......

if we can stop TE's
And we don't get at least serviceable play out of our LT we will be cooked

That’s really flown under the radar. I’ve barely noticed Taylor. And that’s the best compliment

[JPH83]

Thought Taylor was good against the Bengals but who was he up against. Looked...OK against the Ravens. Obviously Kingsley is the question but Taylor is by far and away the next worst guy on the OL. We have a great IOL. That is rock solid.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Chief Pagan

In today's game, maybe it wouldn't matter as much. But didn't Fisher start the first year at RT?

Yeah and part of year 2 as well. Then he got hurt.

Wasn’t until year 3 that we had any confidence in him as a starter

[VAChief]

Is it crazy to get him some snaps with 6 man lines? 3 tackles? Basically the same as 12 personnel, but extra pass protection with or without a back. I probably a reason you don’t see it except for short yardage, but whaty not pass pro too?

[Kman34]

Originally Posted by VAChief

Is it crazy to get him some snaps with 6 man lines? 3 tackles? Basically the same as 12 personnel, but extra pass protection with or without a back. I probably a reason you don’t see it except for short yardage, but whaty not pass pro too?

I was wondering that the other day.. You could even put him in motion to go where the problem pass rusher is lined up..

[BWillie]

We need to work this guy in. Give him experience.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Taylor was f'n nails in the playoffs last year, like most on offense. But I've watched him basically every snap in these two games and he's absolutely stone walling his dudes. I mean destroying them. I don't know what happened in the playoffs and now but he's playing at an all pro RT level.

So the whole line is basically pro bowl level except left tackle. Which is why Smith wasn't an issue last year, but .......

if we can stop TE's
And we don't get at least serviceable play out of our LT we will be cooked

yup, the last few games Taylor has been great

[VAChief]

Originally Posted by Kman34

I was wondering that the other day.. You could even put him in motion to go where the problem pass rusher is lined up..

Yes, he’s athletic enough to do that…I think I saw him get a snap on a running play where he pulled right and it was the misdirection to Mecole going left. It got me wondering how we could work him in more often, especially with Wiley out. I still think Kingsley is the long term answer, but right now I understand going with Wanya, who has improved over last year.

[OKchiefs]

Outside of an injury I don’t see how he gets action any time soon, even next year. If Morris starts all 17 games and the playoffs does anyone really think Reid will go away from him next year? He’ll stick with the incumbent.

[ChiefsFanatic]

Originally Posted by Bump

yup, the last few games Taylor has been great

I have been wondering if Reid or Heck have thought about moving Taylor to the left side, because Morris is definitely not an NFL left tackle, and is most likely a guard, but we should see how he plays at RT.

I just know that if we continue to have the same level of play at LT, Mahomes might not finish the season. I know that sounds dramatic, but Morris is really bad, and Mahomes already has a bad ankle.

Also, when watching the All-22, LT is the spot that appears to hinder the offense the most, on pass plays and running plays, although not as much on running plays.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by ChiefsFanatic

I have been wondering if Reid or Heck have thought about moving Taylor to the left side, because Morris is definitely not an NFL left tackle, and is most likely a guard, but we should see how he plays at RT.

I just know that if we continue to have the same level of play at LT, Mahomes might not finish the season. I know that sounds dramatic, but Morris is really bad, and Mahomes already has a bad ankle.

Also, when watching the All-22, LT is the spot that appears to hinder the offense the most, on pass plays and running plays, although not as much on running plays.

I dunno, they probably would prefer to stick with 4 out of 5 being good/great then potentially 3 out of 5 if Taylor doesn't play LT as well as he has been playing RT lately. Taylor got away with a flag last game and it had the twittards crying so they will probably flag him the first pass play to shut them up (but it won't shut them up regardless)