Coming off an embarrassing 40-22Ā Super BowlĀ LIX defeat last February, theĀ Kansas City ChiefsĀ had a lot of things to work on entering the offseason.
With questions about the interior offensive line, interior defensive line, pass rush, secondary and wideout, there are plenty of places where Kansas City could look to improve.
But perhaps the biggest question is when it comes to protectingĀ quarterbackĀ Patrick Mahomes.
Bleacher Reportās Alex Ballentine believes the left tackle position could be trouble for the Chiefs in the upcoming season.
āThe Chiefs know that protecting Patrick Mahomes has to be their highest priority. As long as he has time in the pocket, they are going to have an effective offense,āĀ Ballentine wrote. āUnfortunately, his protection detail had a flaw at left tackle last season. Kingsley Suamataia was unable to take over the role, and the Chiefs were eventually forced to slide Joe Thuney outside from his guard spot. Now, Thuney is gone and the Chiefs have placed bets on Jaylon Moore and Josh Simmons to fill the role. Moore, 28, got a two-year, $30 million contract in free agency this offseason. He has promise, but heās only started 12 games in his four years as a reserve for theĀ 49ers. They also spent a first-round pick on Josh Simmons.
āHeās coming back from a torn ACL, but he is supposed to be full-go for camp. Ideally, one of their newest additions will prove they are ready to start in Week 1. The Chiefs also have to figure out if Suamataia can cut it at left guard, so the entire left side of the line is worth following in the coming weeks.ā
