The Kansas City Chiefs fell short of their three-peating dreams after getting blown out in Super Bowl 59. In the two Super Bowl defeats the Chiefs have suffered during the Patrick Mahomes era, it's been because the offensive line hasn't been able to block for the star quarterback.
With that said, it should come as a shock to absolutely no one that the left side of the offensive line in particular was dubbed as Kansas City's biggest question after the draft by Bradley Locker of PFF. "Can the left side of the OL stabilize?" was the official wording from Locker.
"After four players suited up at left tackle in 2024, general manager Brett Veach invested $30 million in Jaylon Moore, who performed admirably in 2024 (74.9 PFF pass-blocking grade) but has played only 831 career snaps. Left guard will also receive a watchful eye as second-round pick Kingsley Suamataia (30.5 PFF pass-blocking grade) attempts to transition spots and replace the spectacular Joe Thuney.
First-round pick Josh Simmons (82.0 PFF pass-blocking grade) may also factor in, depending on his recovery from knee surgery. The bottom line is that if the Chiefs want to reclaim their throne, their left tackle and guard play must be more cohesive."
Chiefs' biggest question mark will come as a surprise to absolutely no one
Chiefs fans might be tired of hearing about the left tackle conundrum over and over again but it's an important position in the league. The entire left side of the o-line really struggled to protect Mahomes in the Super Bowl and well -- We saw what happened.
As Locker pointed out, Jaylon Moore and Josh Simmons will be the two options for K.C. at left tackle and both raise concerns. Moore doesn't have much starting experience in the league but has been great when he's gotten an opportunity to play. Simmons is a rookie who is still recovering from injury.
As for left guard, Mike Caliendo took over as the starter when Joe Thuney was moved to left tackle. Locker noted that former second-round pick Kingsley Suamataia will have a chance to transition from left tackle to left guard.
The hope is that Brett Veach finally found the right guys who can help shore up the left side of the Chiefs' o-line. While it's an issue the team has been able to get past during the regular season, it's been proven on two occasions now that it will come back to bite them when it's all said and done.
The good news is that the last time the o-line caused the Chiefs a title, Veach went to work in revamping the unit and it helped them win two more Super Bowls. Will the same thing happen this time around?
