'The tape doesn't lie' — Chiefs' Jaylon Moore insists he's ready to attack the starting left tackle job in Kansas City
The Chiefs made a risky move to rectify their biggest problem during the 2024 NFL season. Last week, the team officially signed former San Francisco 49ers backup OT Jaylon Moore to a two-year deal. The goal behind the signing is to provide Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes with a reliable and consistent protector on his blindside. The major appeal […]
The Chiefs made a risky move to rectify their biggest problem during the 2024 NFL season. Last week, the team officially signed former San Francisco 49ers backup OT Jaylon Moore to a two-year deal. The goal behind the signing is to provide Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes with a reliable and consistent protector on his blindside.
The major appeal of Kansas City to Moore is that he will have a chance to compete for the starting job, which he didn't get working behind veteran LT Trent Williams in San Francisco.
“Obviously, probably having a chance to play some football," Moore told reporters. "But outside of that, it’s a great organization, I know it’s a great team. Everything that I’ve heard from the outside, having new teammates that came from the organization, I know it’s top tier, so I’m excited.”
But is Moore genuinely ready to become a full-time starter in the NFL? He has started just 12 career games across four seasons with the 49ers, filling in for injured teammates as a swing tackle. Moore's fellow 2021 NFL draft classmate and new Chiefs RB Elijah Mitchell admitted that the offensive tackle is a bit of a sleeper. However, Moore believes that he's shown that he's capable in his limited NFL action.
“In my opinion, the tape doesn’t lie," Moore said. "I know it’s a small sample size, but I just go out there and play ball the way I know how. I don’t know, they see something in me, so I’m excited to go balls to the wall for these guys.”
In 2024, Moore allowed just one sack and 10 total pressures, with no penalties, in 271 offensive snaps, across 15 regular season games and five starts.
Asked about what he will prove and show to the world in Kansas City, Moore clarified that his goals closely align with a mentality adopted under Mahomes and Andy Reid.
"It's all about getting better every single day, trying to be the best version of myself for my teammates," Moore said. "So, that's kind of my goal. Just keep pushing to better myself and help better anybody who may need a push."
Moore knows that the role is earned and not given when it comes to leadership. Leading by example on and off the field is the best way to push his teammates and set himself up for success in 2025 and beyond.