Chiefs Trade whatever possible for a LT prospect - Page 68

RunKC · 02-09-2025, 08:08 PM

I don’t care. If there’s a LT in this draft that they feel can be a good quality LT, do it.

I don’t care if it would cost three 1st rd picks. Mahomes is not gonna be this athletic for much longer.

It needs to happen

htismaqe · 02-14-2025, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Looking at Ronnie Stanley’s injury history…man that is bad.

2020-6 games, IR ankle injury
2021-1 game, IR ankle injury
2022-missed first month due to injury
2023-13 games, knee injury

He’s missed games every year. Huge risk

He played all this year for the first time since

Stanley's injury history is how we ended up with OBJ in the first place. His problems arent even new. Everybody knows about them.

htismaqe · 02-14-2025, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaMan88

Prepare for a repeat of this season… that’s the reality if they keep trying the same strategy of filling the LT position on the cheap.

Definition of insanity… keep trying a failed strategy.

And the fact that Jawaan Taylor’s contract is hindering their flexibility to invest more in LT just adds insult to injury considering how much of an epic fail he has been at RT.

That's exactly what I'm prepared for. I don't have any expectations at this point because chances are, Veach is going to do something none of us expect.

FloridaMan88 · 02-14-2025, 09:30 AM

The only LT who might realistically be available who has no injury risk is Jake Matthews.

He just turned 33 so age would be a slight concern, but he hasn’t missed a start in 11 years.

Sassy Squatch · 02-14-2025, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaMan88

He didn’t have COVID the past two seasons when he only played in 13 total games.

Yes. Right. Because the Browns are ****ing idiots and have exacerbated a knee injury from 2023. That's the point.

**RealSNR** · 02-14-2025, 09:35 AM

We could always ask Mahomes to become a lefty…

**BigRedChief** · 02-14-2025, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

They don't have the money to address LT once and for all BECAUSE of those existing contracts.

If you're waiting for them to back up a truck full of money for Stanley or Jackson, prepare to be disappointed.

Yeah, I know Dad.

We can still dream.

htismaqe · 02-14-2025, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Yeah, I know Dad.

We can still dream.

The sooner you understand the fact that reality is cold, harsh, and unyielding, the better son.

staylor26 · 02-14-2025, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaMan88

Prepare for a repeat of this season… that’s the reality if they keep trying the same strategy of filling the LT position on the cheap.

Definition of insanity… keep trying a failed strategy.

And the fact that Jawaan Taylor’s contract is hindering their flexibility to invest more in LT just adds insult to injury considering how much of an epic fail he has been at RT.

A little disappointing? Overpaid? Sure, but "epic fail"?

Outside of last week, he's been absolutely fantastic in the playoffs, and he helped win a ring last year. He's hardly an "epic fail", but you're an emotional reerun.

RunKC · 02-14-2025, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaMan88

The only LT who might realistically be available who has no injury risk is Jake Matthews.

He just turned 33 so age would be a slight concern, but he hasn’t missed a start in 11 years.

Stop dude. This is fantasy. They have their own first year starting QB taking over next year. They’re not gonna trade a good Tackle and not support him.

Hoover · 02-14-2025, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by FloridaMan88

The only LT who might realistically be available who has no injury risk is Jake Matthews.

He just turned 33 so age would be a slight concern, but he hasn’t missed a start in 11 years.

That's probably our best hope.

Hoover · 02-14-2025, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Stop dude. This is fantasy. They have their own first year starting QB taking over next year. They’re not gonna trade a good Tackle and not support him.

It would be a salary cap move. They are probably drafting their LT ahead of us this year. They are just in a better spot to do so.

Wallymo · 02-14-2025, 09:51 AM

I really think Kingsley starts at LT next season. He has the physical characteristics, which is no given for so many prospects. Reid thought so much of him that he (wrongly) started him in his first game as a rookie.

Reid sees something there, he has all the physical tools, and now has a season of learning under his belt. Even highly drafted left tackles often take a year or more to grow into the job. Importantly, Suamataia is on a rookie contract -- the team NEEDS this to work out and I think he will be given every opportunity to get the job. If it works out, it's a home run and allows the team to spend its resources elsewhere. Unless Andy becomes convinced that Kingsley hasn't grown at all I expect him to be out there day one.

FloridaMan88 · 02-14-2025, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

Yes. Right. Because the Browns are ****ing idiots and have exacerbated a knee injury from 2023. That's the point.

Interesting that after Cleveland benched Wills for his “business decision”, his knee suddenly healed and he claimed that he was well enough to play, as he complained about losing his starting job.

Also interesting that none of his team mates came to his defense for his “business decision”.

Very interesting.

staylor26 · 02-14-2025, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

We're in the fifth year post Fisher and Veach still hasn't been able to find a long term solution at LT. It's fair to criticize him and also acknowledge it's not totally his fault.

Sure, but your critique essentially comes down to "Veach hasn't pulled a franchise LT out of his ass".

FloridaMan88 · 02-14-2025, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Stop dude. This is fantasy. They have their own first year starting QB taking over next year. They’re not gonna trade a good Tackle and not support him.

A starting QB who is left handed which makes the LT position less important since it’s not protecting the QB’s blind side.

On a team with significant salary cap issues.

Those are the type of potential trade opportunities where a quality LT can be found… not just relying on a weak free agency group/draft class.

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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-730389	Trade whatever possible for a LT prospect I don’t care. If there’s a LT in this draft that they feel can be a good quality LT, do it. I don’t care if it would cost three 1st rd picks. Mahomes is not gonna be this athletic for much longer. It needs to happen
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Wallymo Starter Join Date: Mar 2021 Casino cash: $9210400	I really think Kingsley starts at LT next season. He has the physical characteristics, which is no given for so many prospects. Reid thought so much of him that he (wrongly) started him in his first game as a rookie. Reid sees something there, he has all the physical tools, and now has a season of learning under his belt. Even highly drafted left tackles often take a year or more to grow into the job. Importantly, Suamataia is on a rookie contract -- the team NEEDS this to work out and I think he will be given every opportunity to get the job. If it works out, it's a home run and allows the team to spend its resources elsewhere. Unless Andy becomes convinced that Kingsley hasn't grown at all I expect him to be out there day one.
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