*****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

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Bowser

If Kingsley can't win the job from Caliendo coming out of camp, then release him immediately.

So many times I appreciate the fact that Veach is our GM and not idiot Chief Fans.

[Chris Meck]

I'm kind of getting to where I was with WR's at this point.

Just draft a guy with the physical size, athleticism, and length in every draft. Eventually, maybe one works out. If not, you probably still have a monster line everywhere else full of big, strong, athletic beasts on rookie deals.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Bowser

I still haven't figured out why Caliendo was resigned, honestly.

Same here.

You drafted Nourzad and that guy from Holy Cross whose name escapes me at the moment. I know Caliendo was dirt cheap, and I understand if either/both of those rookies from last year still aren't ready, but at some point you have to look at any DL with average power pushing Caliendo around like it's no big deal and say to yourself, "I know we can't have it all when it comes to depth, but THAT right there is just not good enough."

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Sassy Squatch

So NOW are we all ready to accept it? I mean, it's been ****ing obvious for a couple months now, but apparently Reid has to outright say it before some will believe it.

You say this like it's a horrible thing. Like we've been denying the horrible reality as long as possible. Oh no. We spent our last pick in the 2nd round on a starting LG who has upside to maybe one day be a starting LT in the NFL.

People just wanted a confirmation from the coaches, dude.

And no, I'm still not accepting that Kingsley can't play tackle in the NFL. It might not happen with the Chiefs if we draft a LT in the 1st and he ends up working out, but that frame he's got is exactly what you want in an NFL tackle.

[Dunerdr]

I wonder if Kingsley is still training at both spots like he was late in camp and throughout the season.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

You say this like it's a horrible thing. Like we've been denying the horrible reality as long as possible. Oh no. We spent our last pick in the 2nd round on a starting LG who has upside to maybe one day be a starting LT in the NFL.

People just wanted a confirmation from the coaches, dude.

And no, I'm still not accepting that Kingsley can't play tackle in the NFL. It might not happen with the Chiefs if we draft a LT in the 1st and he ends up working out, but that frame he's got is exactly what you want in an NFL tackle.

Dont die on this hill.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

I'm kind of getting to where I was with WR's at this point.

Just draft a guy with the physical size, athleticism, and length in every draft. Eventually, maybe one works out. If not, you probably still have a monster line everywhere else full of big, strong, athletic beasts on rookie deals.

Seems like a pretty simple and logical approach, I feel like a lot of teams operate this way. The Packers always seem to have a great o-line full of dudes I've never heard of, because they follow this blueprint. Time for KC to start doing so as well, especially with guards and centers costing $20 million a year these days. Just keep drafting WRs, OL, DL and CB by the dozen and fill the holes everywhere else.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

I'm kind of getting to where I was with WR's at this point.

Just draft a guy with the physical size, athleticism, and length in every draft. Eventually, maybe one works out. If not, you probably still have a monster line everywhere else full of big, strong, athletic beasts on rookie deals.

Well then you can't go signing all your IOL to record setting deals...

They're quickly running out of room at the Inn to stick failed OT projects.

(Yet another reason why we should've moved on from Trey Smith, but whatever -- they didn't ask me)

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Wisconsin_Chief

Anyone assuming Kingsley has the job locked up should pause a bit. This staff seems to have a hard on for Caliendo, as tends to happen time to time with these guys. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if Kingsley plays well and Caliendo still ends up starting at first, especially if Kingsley struggles with all the little intricacies that they seem to value over raw talent.

Caliendo is ass and they know it.

They had a hard-on for Thuney and Caliendo was the necessary by-product of that.

Caliendo would have to show up looking like a Pro Bowler to win that spot. And he's ass. So he won't.

[kccrow]

Mettauer is coming back from injury and could be solid competition against Caliendo as the reserve LG. I hope...

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by TEX

Dont die on this hill.

I'm not dying on any hills, man. I just also don't give up on 2nd round draft picks after one season just because they had a rough introduction to the NFL. Especially at a position where typically only the elite guys can find rookie success.

There's a sizeable contingent of posters on this board (Sassy isn't one of them, for the record) who would sooner call a player shit in a bag than have any kind of patience.

The coaches know more than we do. They didn't know with any confidence if Kingsley would start to "get it" his 2nd year in the league, so they got an insurance policy, and are getting him some LG experience. If they draft a tackle in the 1st round, then yeah, I can imagine we see Kingsley's place at LG for the forseeable future. And there's nothing wrong with that. It's a hell of a lot better than a Breeland Speaks or Skyy Moore.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Well then you can't go signing all your IOL to record setting deals...

They're quickly running out of room at the Inn to stick failed OT projects.

(Yet another reason why we should've moved on from Trey Smith, but whatever -- they didn't ask me)

I think there’s gonna be some big changes next year with money freed up. Tranquill, Danna, Omenihu, Jawaan, Kelce, Hollywood. All will be leaving.

Of course Mahomes is getting his contract redone as well as they planned so that will be some more cap space for the next 3 years.

We’ll be fine

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Exactly. I don't know how you can watch Kingsley week 18 and not have full confidence in his ability to beat out Mike ****ing Caliendo. Does anybody believe the Chiefs are planning on starting Caliendo week 1? Obviously not. They fully expect Kingsley to win that job.

Looks like all the good O-linemen going forward is going to cost $15 million, at a minimum to have a good lineman past their rookie deal.

I saw a video on you tube after that week in Denver that showed all his reps in that game. He was going against their starters the first half(if I remember that right?). He looked good. If he plays like that regularly. That pick is money.

[Balto]

Tells me that Veach COULD take the best OL on the board regardless if its a tackle or guard.

I think we all can agree that between signing Moore that has looked good at tackle versus Kingsley/Caliendo at LG and the uncertainty of Smith as our long term RG. Taking a stud guard could be the play! Hell even a guy like Grey Zabel or Simmons that could play both spots but Veach being just fine with either as our 10+ year starting guard.

Simmons drafted for LT potential but Veach 100% OK with him at guard?

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Balto

Simmons drafted for LT potential but Veach 100% OK with him at guard?

It was a 2nd round pick. He is a long time starter there, Veach hit it out of the park.