If there is one area of concern for the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the 2024 Super Bowl, it’s the offensive tackle position.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers prevented the Chiefs from winning back-to-back championship games in February of 2021 in large part because KC was unable to contain their pass rush. This season, quarterback Patrick Mahomes II has dealt with similar issues on the edge.
According to Pro Football Focus, Chiefs left tackle Donovan Smith was tied for the 11th worst pass-blocking efficiency in the NFL during the 2023 regular season, while right tackle Jawaan Taylor was tied for 22nd worst (minimum 50% snaps played). Taylor was also penalized more than any other lineman in football (20 flags).
