NEWS: Chiefs RB Offers Scouting Report on Mahomes’ Newest Protector

The Kansas City Chiefs addressed the left tackle position early in free agency with San Francisco 49ers backup Jaylon Moore coming to the AFC champs on a two-year, $30 million deal.

Kansas City Chiefs' Elijah Mitchell Offers Scouting Report on Patrick  Mahomes' Newest Protector - Athlon Sports

Not everyone sees the move for Moore as a solution to the left tackle problem, and even NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger called it a “band-aid” move from the franchise.

But that doesn’t mean it can’t work out and Moore’s teammate in San Francisco, Elijah Moore, is also a Chief now, and he knows that Patrick Mahomes will love what Jaylon will bring to the offense.

“Since day one, we clicked,” Mitchell said. “Jaylen, he brings a lot even though he was in front of one of the best tackles in the league, but Jaylen’s definitely a sleeper, and Patrick Mahomes, he’s going to love what Jaylen brings. He can protect, he’s a good guy and an awesome football player, I’m excited for him.”

With Moore playing behind Trent Williams for four years with the 49ers, Jaylon surely would have learned some things from the three-time All-Pro, and it is hoped that he will bring something different to the offensive line.

Mahomes was sacked 47 times throughout the season (including playoffs), 36 of them in the regular season (a career-high), so the front office knew fixing his protection was job No. 1 in the offseason.

Is Moore the answer? Many are skeptical right now, but the Chiefs clearly saw something in Jaylon, and while he only has 12 career starts, he gets a change of scenery to ignite his NFL career.

And what better place to do that than Kansas City?

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