Kansas City Chiefs starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor has built a reputation for his lightning-quick release off the line — a skill that earned him an $80 million contract with the team two offseasons ago. But with that speed has come a tendency to jump too early, leading to a wave of penalties that have frustrated fans and drawn increased scrutiny from the officials.
After leading the NFL in offensive line penalties with 19 flags last season, Taylor’s struggles have continued into this year, with five penalties — four of them false starts — through the first four games.