With Taylor penciled in for at least one spot, this would allow Niang and Smith to duke it out for the final spot. This grouping likely puts Morris in a backup or developmental-type role where he can work on his technique and develop for the future. With Kinnard likely moving to guard and Tega-Wonagho the odd man out, that would leave roster spots at tackle for Taylor, Smith, Niang and Morris. I expect him to transition to guard - his more natural position- and compete for a reserve role.
Kinnard was inactive for most of 2022, and despite being an All-Conference tackle at Kentucky, his route to the field will be nearly impossible with the bodies the Chiefs have added. He is the most likely candidate to be cut. Prince Tega-Wanogho was the team's swing tackle last season and saw the field minimally. Wanya Morris was the Chiefs' third-round draft pick this year - and while he brings an interesting blend of talent to the table, as I touched on in my film review of his game, he is still far too inconsistent with cracking into the starting lineup as a rookie. It should be noted that in the Super Bowl - when Andrew Wylie had to leave the game for a play - it was Niang to came to fill in. While he does have experience on the right side, his up-and-down play will likely cause him to have to play the best football of his life to come away with a starting job. Lucas Niang - the Chiefs’ 2020 third-round draft pick - started nine games in 2021 before being sidelined with a nasty injury until midway into the 2022 season. Taylor is the only lock to start, but whether he will stay on the right or move to the left is not yet set in stone. The Chiefs' current tackle room comprises Jawaan Taylor, Lucas Niang, Donovan Smith, Wanay Morris, Prince Tega-Wanogho and Darian Kinnard. The Chiefs had options on their roster for a second offensive tackle - but now, they have options for whether or not they want to move Jawaan Taylor to the left or keep him on the right side, where he played in Jacksonville. Looking at the deal from the perspective that it will be highly incentivized can change how we think about the team's commitment to Smith regarding playing time.
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So I am guessing there are some crazy stipulations like a million for making the Pro Bowl, $2 million for 17 games started.- Jared Sapp May 4, 2023
Well the Chiefs only have $4.5 million in cap.
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