The highly anticipated debut of the Kansas City Chiefs’ new starting offensive line lasted only 11 snaps in the team’s first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night. But there was still plenty to take away from the two possessions — one with starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the other with backup Chad Henne.
Rookie right guard Trey Smith was one of three offensive linemen who were not only making their Chiefs debut, but also their professional debut: he started between rookie center Creed Humphrey and rookie right tackle Lucas Niang.
These live-game snaps are obviously more valuable than practice snaps.