The KC Chiefs addressed their need at left tackle in the draft, and the team believes Kingsley Suamataia will push Wanya Morris and company to be even better.
In the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs made it clear that an addition to the offensive tackle room would be explored at the very least. Head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach both acknowledged so prior to this week's festivities kicking off.
Speaking to the media after the pick, Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi shared his initial thoughts on Suamataia and what he brings to the table. Competition has been the theme of the left tackle conversation for weeks. Ever since Donovan Smith departed via free agency, those in Chiefs circles have focused on considering 2024 options. One of them would be simply running things back with Smith himself, but giving 2023 third-round pick Wanya Morris a shot at the starting job was the default path.
Despite the addition of Suamataia, the Chiefs aren't forgetting about Morris. The Oklahoma product started several games in relief of Smith as a rookie and put a mixed bag of tape out there. He didn't do enough to earn an unquestioned spot as the 2024 starter, although he also wasn't bad and doesn't deserve to be counted out of the conversation.
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