The Chiefs moved Thuney to left tackle for their final six competitive games. And though the move secured a weak spot — and helped the Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl appearance — it came apart at the worst time when Mahomes was sacked a career-high six times in a 40-22 Super Bowl loss to the Eagles.
"I think if you look at how we've handled the offseasons, whether it was a Joe Thuney or trading for Orlando Brown, or (Jawaan) Taylor, or Frank Clark, or Chris Jones," Veach bega
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke after this year's Super Bowl loss. For a partial transcript, view below. Q: On turnovers? Mahomes: “Yeah, credit to the
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.
Similar to last year with pass rusher Chris Jones, GM Brett Veach acknowledged that re-signing Smith, 25, is the team’s top priority.