If you’ve been paying attention to the Kansas Chiefs this offseason, you’ve likely read or heard the following as it relates to newly-signed veteran offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor.
“He’s being paid to be a left tackle.”
“That’s an overpay for a right tackle.”
“What’s the point of signing left tackle Donovan Smith?”
In this article, we will look at why those statements deserve greater consideration — and, more importantly, why right tackle is indeed the best position for Taylor in Kansas City.
Opposing competition
Defensive coaches and players have realized for many years that — typically — the opposing offense’s right tackle is a worse player than the individual playing left tackle.