For the Kansas City Chiefs, the most pressing offseason questions surround the offensive line that was manhandled and embarrassed in Super Bowl LIX. Speaking from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday,
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is confident that the franchise can work out a deal with free agent-to-be Trey Smith.
The Kansas City Chiefs have invested a lot in their offensive line. They've made three different linemen among the highest-paid players at their respective positions, with Joe Thuney, Creed Humphrey and Jawaan Taylor checking in near the top of the charts for guards,
It’s been widely assumed that Smith — ESPN’s second-ranked free agent this offseason — could price himself out of the Chiefs’ plans. Pro Football Focus, for instance, estimates that Smith will receive a four-year contract for $86 million, with $52.5 million guaranteed.
After a season of multiple faces playing left tackle, the Kansas City Chiefs are making protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes a priority this offseason.
Similar to last year with pass rusher Chris Jones, GM Brett Veach acknowledged that re-signing Smith, 25, is the team’s top priority.