Why the Chiefs still have work to do at offensive tackle
The Chiefs still have depth issues and potential openings as soon as 2026 at offensive tackle. Even after signing Moore, Kansas City should not be finished there.
After the debacle of Super Bowl 59, there were some obvious holes to fill, but none more obvious than the left tackle position. In route to a 15-2 record and Super Bowl appearance, Patrick Mahomes blind side was OK in spurts, but it was a position of turmoil all season long.
The Chiefs were widely renowned for having the best three interior offensive linemen, but with all-pro Joe Thueny having to kick out to give average at-best left tackle play, it left holes in two of the five spots. The sum of the parts did not line up with each individual's talent level.
With Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith set to hit free agency, Kansas City decided to scrap the plan of running it back with the same unit plus the addition of a new left tackle. Instead, they traded Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick, likely leading to 2024 second-rounder Kingsley Suamataia taking over the position that has had the most stable left guard in the league for four seasons.
