Andy Reid provides crucial update on Chiefs' left tackle situation head into Divisional Round
It's no secret that one of the biggest questions the Chiefs are facing heading into the playoffs revolves around the left tackle position. And right now, it comes down to who is going to get the start: D.J. Humphries or Joe Thuney. "I'm going to see how it goes this week. I'm going to rotate them […]
It's no secret that one of the biggest questions the Chiefs are facing heading into the playoffs revolves around the left tackle position.
And right now, it comes down to who is going to get the start: D.J. Humphries or Joe Thuney.
"I'm going to see how it goes this week. I'm going to rotate them (in practice)," Reid told reporters on Tuesday. "I was happy with what Joe (Thuney) & Mike (Caliendo) did, but I liked the snaps that DJ (Humphries) had (against the Broncos)."
Humphries was a late addition this season to the Chiefs roster, being thrown into the lineup on Week 14. However, he suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the following three games. He returned in Week 18 against the Broncos.
"Yeah, listen, I thought D.J. did a pretty good job there," Reid said earlier this week regarding the game in Denver. "Few plays he'd probably like to have back. But, he's heading in the right direction for sure. I haven't made any decisions on which direction to go right this minute, so we'll see. We'll get there by the time we get into next week."
As for Thuney, the All-Pro left guard has been moved to tackle due to the issues they have had at the position, and has excelled. Mike Caliendo has been subbing in at left guard in the meantime.
So, Reid has a decision to make. But it seems all three players are healthy with Humphries being listed as a full participant during Tuesdays practice.
