*****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

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Yeah it was his first game as a G to my knowledge. Didn’t play that position in college.
Still can’t believe Andy didn’t put him in for Caliendo during SB. He would have done a better job on strength alone. Caliendo was getting bull rushed all game.

I’m fine with him starting at RG if Trey leaves. If Trey stays I’m fine with him learning G as the first one off the bench and learning from Trey/Thuney and then taking over for Thuney in 2026.

I'm definitely not in the move him to G yet camp but **** Caliendo was getting destroyed. I know they said they warmed Kingsley up. I wonder who pulled the plug on putting him in?

[Iconic]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Finally got the film of week 18. Can see why they want him at G. He looks way more comfortable there. Did a nice job vs Zack Allen.

Here's every pass protection rep from Kingsley Suamataia at guard. Several reps against Zach Allen who had 11.5 sacks the last 2 seasons.. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/25UA5ygXRg

— Price Carter (@priceacarter) February 25, 2025

am i high or does nourzad actually look really ****ing good here. i still think they should keep developing sua as a tackle. if it sticks - it sticks and if it doesn't he will clearly be a serviceable guard.

cant ****ing believe we trotted that peice of shit caliendo out there when nourzad/sua would have probably done much better. i know im beating a dead horse at this point but heck should really be shit canned man...

[crispystl]

Originally Posted by Iconic

am i high or does nourzad actually look really ****ing good here. i still think they should keep developing sua as a tackle. if it sticks - it sticks and if it doesn't he will clearly be a serviceable guard.

cant ****ing believe we trotted that peice of shit caliendo out there when nourzad/sua would have probably done much better. i know im beating a dead horse at this point but heck should really be shit canned man...

He does look good IMOP. Hell, even Wanya probably would've filled in better at LG. At least he's big and strong enough to avoid getting thrown back into Mahomes's lap multiple times.

[smithandrew051]

I feel like there’s a joke here about Caliendo not even being able to do an impression of a competent guard

[JPH83]

Originally Posted by Iconic

am i high or does nourzad actually look really ****ing good here. i still think they should keep developing sua as a tackle. if it sticks - it sticks and if it doesn't he will clearly be a serviceable guard.

cant ****ing believe we trotted that peice of shit caliendo out there when nourzad/sua would have probably done much better. i know im beating a dead horse at this point but heck should really be shit canned man...

Not high at all, I thought he looked great. But...I think the question is whether he is a center only. Of all the options to replace Trey Smith, he's the one I'm most optimistic about.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Finally got the film of week 18. Can see why they want him at G. He looks way more comfortable there. Did a nice job vs Zack Allen.

Here's every pass protection rep from Kingsley Suamataia at guard. Several reps against Zach Allen who had 11.5 sacks the last 2 seasons.. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/25UA5ygXRg

— Price Carter (@priceacarter) February 25, 2025

But he was showing traits that will absolutely translate (and translate well) to OT.

And 'comfort' is just a matter of reps and experience.

I really don't want to give up on the kid at OT. At the very least he should be a good replacement for Taylor if we need to free up the money next season.

Morris is a guy who can look good at RG while showing the same issues that might create headaches for him at OT. But Kingsley, because of his traits, is just as likely to be a viable OT as OG over the long-term because it isn't a traits problem.

It's an experience problem.

So get him some experience. I absolutely believe this kid can be our version of Alaric Jackson if we aren't so hell-bent on giving up on that.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

But he was showing traits that will absolutely translate (and translate well) to OT.

And 'comfort' is just a matter of reps and experience.

I really don't want to give up on the kid at OT. At the very least he should be a good replacement for Taylor if we need to free up the money next season.

Morris is a guy who can look good at RG while showing the same issues that might create headaches for him at OT. But Kingsley, because of his traits, is just as likely to be a viable OT as OG over the long-term because it isn't a traits problem.

It's an experience problem.

So get him some experience. I absolutely believe this kid can be our version of Alaric Jackson if we aren't so hell-bent on giving up on that.

I'm 100% for this plan, but I'm not interested in it being for the LT spot.

You play him at RG this year, and then if you see enough of what you need to, you move on from Taylor and plug Kingsley in at RT in 2027. I'm guessing that is probably the plan, or at least one of the possible scenarios they see long term. We simply can't afford to dick around anymore at LT.

[el borracho]

Really hope the Chiefs are not giving up on developing this guy as a Left Tackle. How many reps did he even get in 2024? It seems like the Chiefs just put him out there against Maxx Crosby and said "good luck" and when that (unsurprisingly) went poorly they just gave up.

This probably isn't the draft to trade up for a LT and I'm not sure who you're getting in Free Agency. Chiefs really mismanaged his development last year, but it is absolutely too early to give up on Suamataia as a Left Tackle.

[OKchiefs]

Originally Posted by el borracho

Really hope the Chiefs are not giving up on developing this guy as a Left Tackle. How many reps did he even get in 2024? It seems like the Chiefs just put him out there against Maxx Crosby and said "good luck" and when that (unsurprisingly) went poorly they just gave up.

This probably isn't the draft to trade up for a LT and I'm not sure who you're getting in Free Agency. Chiefs really mismanaged his development last year, but it is absolutely too early to give up on Suamataia as a Left Tackle.

Sure, don’t give up on him. But if they go into 2025 counting on him wit no viable plan B they deserve every bit of criticism they’ll get if it blows up in their face yet again.

I’m confident there will be multiple solid tackles taken in the draft beyond just Campbell and Banks, it’s a matter of finding them. Whether they take someone in rd 1 or later in rds 2-3 it’s still a worthwhile investment even on top of Suamataia, even if KS develops they likely need additional competition and/or depth at both LT/RT.

I agree he didn’t really get a fair chance last year as a raw 21-year old rookie, but then why in the world did this coaching staff ever think it was okay to throw such a player into the starting mix at LT right out of the gate with no viable alternatives? They did him absolutely no favors last year.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by OKchiefs

I’m confident there will be multiple solid tackles taken in the draft beyond just Campbell and Banks, it’s a matter of finding them.

Projects. And guys that can’t play LT. Yeah not wasting picks that this year

[Kman34]

Originally Posted by OKchiefs

Sure, don’t give up on him. But if they go into 2025 counting on him wit no viable plan B they deserve every bit of criticism they’ll get if it blows up in their face yet again.

I’m confident there will be multiple solid tackles taken in the draft beyond just Campbell and Banks, it’s a matter of finding them. Whether they take someone in rd 1 or later in rds 2-3 it’s still a worthwhile investment even on top of Suamataia, even if KS develops they likely need additional competition and/or depth at both LT/RT.

I agree he didn’t really get a fair chance last year as a raw 21-year old rookie, but then why in the world did this coaching staff ever think it was okay to throw such a player into the starting mix at LT right out of the gate with no viable alternatives? They did him absolutely no favors last year.

What??? There is maybe… Just maybe, one guy who could start in the draft.. The rest are jags and projects..

[OKchiefs]

Originally Posted by Kman34

What??? There is maybe… Just maybe, one guy who could start in the draft.. The rest are jags and projects..

I never stated anything about being able to start right away, there will be multiple solid OTs taken later in the draft just like there are every year, even if they don’t develop right away. Suamataia could still be that player, you just can’t count on it with no alternative like they did in 2024. Even with KS and Morris (and Niang) they’ve still invested relatively little in the draft at OT. I don’t see why we saw KC take Hardman and Moore in the 2nd and didn’t say they’re done with taking projects at WR but say the same thing at OT when it’s arguably a more important position. We followed up those day 2 picks at WR with another day 2 pick and finally a day 1 pick this past draft, why would we not want to invest just as much at a position that has the capability of making or breaking the offense?

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

I'm 100% for this plan, but I'm not interested in it being for the LT spot.

You play him at RG this year, and then if you see enough of what you need to, you move on from Taylor and plug Kingsley in at RT in 2027. I'm guessing that is probably the plan, or at least one of the possible scenarios they see long term. We simply can't afford to dick around anymore at LT.

With his size and length if he can get coordinated enough at RT he can be coordinated enough at LT. Most guys end up as right tackles do to some limitations. Physically Kingsley should have none. So there's no point in taking him out of left tackle consideration to make him a right tackle. He's played both in college IIRC so it shouldn't be a coordination and reps issue on one side vs the other.

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

But he was showing traits that will absolutely translate (and translate well) to OT.

And 'comfort' is just a matter of reps and experience.

I really don't want to give up on the kid at OT. At the very least he should be a good replacement for Taylor if we need to free up the money next season.

Morris is a guy who can look good at RG while showing the same issues that might create headaches for him at OT. But Kingsley, because of his traits, is just as likely to be a viable OT as OG over the long-term because it isn't a traits problem.

It's an experience problem.

So get him some experience. I absolutely believe this kid can be our version of Alaric Jackson if we aren't so hell-bent on giving up on that.

I get why our scouts were excited. The upside is enormous.


Agree, keep getting this kid reps and let him play LT.

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by Iconic

am i high or does nourzad actually look really ****ing good here. i still think they should keep developing sua as a tackle. if it sticks - it sticks and if it doesn't he will clearly be a serviceable guard.

cant ****ing believe we trotted that peice of shit caliendo out there when nourzad/sua would have probably done much better. i know im beating a dead horse at this point but heck should really be shit canned man...

Definitely a better fit at G than T, or at least looks more comfortable.

Good OL are big, strong, quick and smart. I think he's big and strong, but I think he's not smart at all. I think this also impacts his speed, because he's thinking instead of doing. Can/will experience solve that? Or is he just very dumb?

He's better/faster on simple, straight-forward plays where he knows what to do, is decisive and doesn't have to think (like at :34 and 1:14).

He got his shit pushed in at :56