NFL Media reports that Long suffered a leg injury that could keep him out through training camp. Initial thoughts were that it would keep him out for the season, but the hope is that Long will be able to return to action before the start of the regular season.
Long did not play in 2020 after missing 34 games over his final four years with the Bears due to injury, but signed with the Chiefs as part of their offensive line overhaul this offseason.
It looked like Long would be competing for the right guard spot during camp. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who is also returning from sitting out the 2020 season, Andrew Wylie and sixth-round pick Trey Smith may now make up the group vying for that spot.
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
I think Humphrey's upside wins that spot as long as he's got a vet on either side of him.
I think OC is more important than RG, which is why I would bet on Humphrey starting and not Smith to begin the season.
By midseason that could change if they're comfortable with Humphrey and Niang's progress and game smarts.
I just don't see Andy rolling with 60% rookies, and the entire center and right side being all rookies.
But I've been wrong a few times this offseason, so who knows.
I'd think he'll want a vet in between the two youngsters though, and I think Niang should beat out Remmers.
Blyth was pretty damn good with the Rams last year. I think he'll take the starters spot (for their season). Smith I think is the one that beats out his vet competition. Was there a major reason that he dropped? Projected for the 2nd round lol. He should ne able to take down the Frenchman -who is a FA anyway. Remmers and Niang should be a good battle but Lucas hasn't played real football in over 2 years....
Brown
Thuney
Blyth
Smith
Remmers
With Niang, and Creed getting mins this season as our relief for the starters. After the season, Blyth leaves (1 yr deal I think?) and Creed becomes our C for the next 12 years. [Reply]
Originally Posted by mkp785:
Blyth was pretty damn good with the Rams last year. I think he'll take the starters spot (for their season). Smith I think is the one that beats out his vet competition. Was there a major reason that he dropped? Projected for the 2nd round lol. He should ne able to take down the Frenchman -who is a FA anyway. Remmers and Niang should be a good battle but Lucas hasn't played real football in over 2 years....
Brown
Thuney
Blyth
Smith
Remmers
With Niang, and Creed getting mins this season as our relief for the starters. After the season, Blyth leaves (1 yr deal I think?) and Creed becomes our C for the next 12 years.
Smith slid because of health concerns.
I agree with Meck. Humphrey's upside is off the charts and I think he wins that job. If Remmers wins the RT job, I could see Smith in the mix at RG but I don't think Andy rolls with Humphrey, Niang, AND Smith. [Reply]
Originally Posted by mkp785:
Blyth was pretty damn good with the Rams last year. I think he'll take the starters spot (for their season). Smith I think is the one that beats out his vet competition. Was there a major reason that he dropped? Projected for the 2nd round lol. He should ne able to take down the Frenchman -who is a FA anyway. Remmers and Niang should be a good battle but Lucas hasn't played real football in over 2 years....
Brown
Thuney
Blyth
Smith
Remmers
With Niang, and Creed getting mins this season as our relief for the starters. After the season, Blyth leaves (1 yr deal I think?) and Creed becomes our C for the next 12 years.
Given the Chiefs’ track record, they let him walk at the end of his rookie deal. [Reply]
It's so nice that this happens and we get to discuss which player on our roster should replace him rather than what brokedick retread we should be looking into. [Reply]
Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
It's so nice that this happens and we get to discuss which player on our roster should replace him rather than what brokedick retread we should be looking into.
Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
It's so nice that this happens and we get to discuss which player on our roster should replace him rather than what brokedick retread we should be looking into.
