I agree and there's only 2 questions that will remain. First, what will LDT be like after a year off? The 2nd question would be is Niang ready to be the RT?

Let's look at the RT slot today. Most of us have Niang filling that hole today. But if he's not ready for Sunday, that will force us to either move Long over there or use --- well, I'd just rather not go there. If LDT isn't ready and we have to use Long as a RT, then we have a hole at RG again.

Remmers, brah.

We have options at every position except LT and LG.

Rather not go where? Remmers would be the RT. The position he played most of the year and did just fine at.

In that hypothetical Niang plays RG.

I would think we'd put Blythe at RG, or bump Humphrey to RG and Blythe at C.

Best pick: Perhaps the last hole on the Chiefs’ offensive line entering the draft was at center. But the Chiefs filled that role by selecting Humphrey, a consistent prospect from Oklahoma who has the opportunity to beat center Austin Blythe, a six-year veteran, in training camp to be the Chiefs’ starter.

Listed at 6-foot-4 and 302 pounds, Humphrey was the second-ranked center in the draft class, according to Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s NFL Draft analyst. In 37 starts as Oklahoma’s center, Humphrey didn’t allow a sack and he gave up just two quarterback hits, according to Pro Football Focus. Humphrey earned the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year honor as both a sophomore and junior. The bonus for the Chiefs is that Humphrey’s transition to the league will be assisted by left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., his former college teammate.

Jason Kersey on what the Chiefs are getting: Humphrey plays with outstanding strength and smarts, which allows him to out-physical his opponent, as his wrestling background and mentality translate to the field. He doesn’t always show the power to be a people-mover in the run game, but he finds a way to get the job done and tested above average in every category at his pro day. Overall, he projects as an NFL starting center with guard potential.

Dane Brugler’s analysis: My top-ranked center, Humphrey announced himself as a future early-round draft pick as a redshirt freshman at Oklahoma. A former high school wrestler, he has outstanding balance, toughness and smarts and showed his versatility to play center and guard. Think the Chiefs were affected by the lack of offensive line depth in the Super Bowl?

Sheil Kapadia’s grade: B+. In 37 starts at center, Humphrey didn’t allow a sack and gave up just two quarterback hits, according to Pro Football Focus. Durable and tough, Humphrey is one of the top center prospects in this class and could have the versatility to play guard. The theme of the Chiefs’ offseason has been rebuilding their offensive line and adding depth. Adding Humphrey here makes sense.

Didn’t mean to downvote!

any chance he likes Apollo as a nickname? Zeus and Apollo on the same o line unstoppable!

Though mine is Awesome-O

Another is Assassin

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That guy tweeting looks like i should punch him in the face.

Can Creed Take Us Higher?

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I'll show myself to the door...

I'll hold the door for you on your way out..... With arms wide open

:bravo:

That's my dad, asshole!!!

You just don't **** with those country-strong dudes...They'll stomp a mud hole in your ass without even trying.

GMFB interview from when he was still at OU

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It seems that you have been redeemed.

Geoff Schwartz was on the new KC Sports Network show with BJ Kissel and talked about how high of a football IQ this guy has. He called all the pre-snap alignments and audibles for protection.

Patrick does that here but it will damn nice to have an extra set of eyes helping him out.

This pick is going to be a grand slam

https://youtu.be/9a0xgeOvHzo

Imagine if Mahomes gets to a point where he’s comfortable handing the line protections & responsibilities off to Creed, and spends that time instead processing and diagnosing the secondary and finding his ideal match-ups pre-snap.

Like, we may actually see him elevate to an entirely new level between that and the additional time he’ll have to throw.

I’ve seen some comps to Ben Jones and that seems really fair. Not sure he’s ever like a dominant, elite player, but he’s going to be a good center who makes others around him better with his smarts and a good leader amongst the other linemen.

This pick at this spot in the draft is F'N amazing. Total first round talent... Veach keeps getting "lucky" with his picks. Heh.

I have to think the night of the last SB all AFC DC's were saying OK we've got Mahomes figured out.

After the offseason they are all probably now thinking now what the ****. Not this shit again.

With Pat's elusiveness, shoring up the middle of the line, in my opinion, is every bit as huge as shoring up the tackle positions....heck, even if we get only passable play at RT (kind of like Remmers for most of last season), Pat is not only going to tear it up from the pocket, but in those instances where he does have to evade rushers, he'll have lanes to get outside and evade duress (unlike the Super Bowl where there were multiple guys in his face all night)....

It's going to make a world of difference for this team, not even factoring the safety net the run game can now provide.

Chiefs have been vulnerable up the middle and hopefully Creed shores that up. Can't wait to see him play. ;)

Only flaw that sticks out is his strength. He’s strong, but some of these huge DT’s like Vea, Donald and Campbell can walk him back to the QB at times. His leverage and technique is so good that he can limit that.

He just needs one off-season in an NFL training program and he’s good IMO

If Trey Smith pans out, Chiefs have 3/5th of their OL on cheap contracts for 4 years.

That would create TONS of cap flexibility.

Not a stretch, but I will call this being the best pick in this draft when it’s all said and done.

Sure would be amazing if Trey wins the RG spot outright.

Brown
Thuney
Humphrey
Smith
Niang

That’s a nasty OL right there that could be together the next 4 years straight.

Veach sounds like Long will start

I’d be surprised if he didn’t by year’s end

That bit about his RAS is crazy. I'm not sure how reliable those numbers are, but ranking #1 among all centers in the last 34 years is crazy if the numbers are even a little reliable.

I think Smith is a guy that once he enters a game, he's never coming back out.

Long’s health is a giant question mark.

Exactly. He retired for a reason. Simply put though, if Long is healthy he will start. Would not expect to see much of Smith this year as he would be buried on the depth chart.

Long, barring an injury or a significant drop off (both possible) will be a starter... he's been a stud in this league. LDT might be on the block (chopping or trade) with Smith in the wings.

I'm just loving the sort of quality depth we are building along the OL. This is how you protect your Half Billion Dollar investment

Not sure that is likely considering his contract.

I think LDT is a Chief this year, I just think he's going to have to win back his old starting spot. I think the battles for the right side of the line will be good for us. It wouldn't surprise me to see a starting lineup of Brown, Thuney, Humphries, LDT, and Long to start the season. Maybe Remmers is the odd man out and gets moved. Who knows. But as stated above the depth is amazing.

The Chiefs have so much depth along the Oline now that they effectively have TWO NFL caliber lines.

Line 1: Brown/Thuney/Humphrey/LDT/Long

Line 2: Niang/Wylie/Blythe/Smith/Remmers

Allegretti over Wylie.

I don't know that I see Long playing RT. Maybe I've missed something, but I thought he was plugged in as a RG, competing with LDT for the starting spot.

The guy who couldn't beat out Wylie last season? Doubt it.

He's played both RG and RT.

People assume he'll play RG because it's a lesser position than RT, and that Niang is the shoe-in for RT.

Niang likely is the starting RT. But Long can play RT too in case of an injury.

I put Long at RT instead of Niang for the sake of the excercise, to not duplicate players while demonstrating that even our back up Oline is an NFL caliber starting Oline.

Consider that prior to the Brown trade, people were already rationalizing this as a competent Oline rebuild:

Niang/Thuney/Blythe/LDT/Remmers

Yeah, I think he could play it that way.

I think Niang is your day 1 starter at RT though.

I absolutely think Long, along with Remmers, can play RT. I just think Niang is probably going to be our best option with Long playing along side him at RG

Hopefully Schwartz comes back and is healthy.

Give Mahomes 10sec to throw the ball. LMAO.

Listen, it's over.

Given that Niang is on a 4/$4.5M deal and Remmers 1/$3.3, Niang absolutely gets the first shot to lock down RT.

Wylie shouldn't be allowed within 500 feet of Mahomes.

They can play Pokémon together. As long as Mahomes is in a bubble and there are two security guards between them while they play.

He played better than Wylie during the season, though.

Dude.. He’s not coming back... JFC..

Looks like he’s already running with the starters:

https://i.imgur.com/8ODg8tJ.jpg

Andy isn’t afraid to start rookie Cs.

Who was on the right side?

No clue but Reid said the right side was going to be a battle to determine starters. Doesn’t sound like anyone is guaranteed a spot.

Based on pics from other days, I think it’s Long and Remmers.

I don’t think LDT is there though, and Niang obviously wasn’t coming into OTA’s as the starter.

Creed is a lefty?

I have really high hopes for Niang.

I think he’s going to be a great tackle, but it would be a blow if Remmers receives the nod over Niang week 1

Yes but I remember Andy telling him during his draft call that he knows he can snap with his right too.

Andy likes long arms at OT. Remmers' arms are 30.25'' and Niang's are 34.25''. Andy also praises Niang's big body and beautiful feet. Niang's film vs Nick Bosa and Chase Young shows impressive natural ability. I believe Andy really wants Lucas Niang to start game 1 at RT.

Highly doubt it. He’s a good old boy from Oklahoma.

He will be the starting center when the season begins.

LMAO

But, Reemers agent said he's the Chiefs new starting LT?:rolleyes:

gee, ya think?

LMAO

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Good GOD LMAO

Human monster.

Amazing prediction. :thumb:

So I knew Creed was left handed, but I had no idea about that conversation Andy had with him where Creed volunteered to switch hands and Andy told him no

:drool:

No pressure up the middle for Mahomes- he is going to dissect defenses.

Just watching the game, it was clear how good he is. Honestly, all of the line played well.

More concerned with both tackles than the other 3.

This dude is a freaking tank

He's a big strong boy!

He was the biggest steal in our draft. I have huge expectations for this kid.

He was a great pick, but Trey Smith was an absolute heist