The Kansas City Chiefs consistently switch starting left tackle between Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia. The evenly matched pair has forced the coaches to find creative ways to utilize their strengths.
Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy addressed the ongoing competition at left tackle with reporters on Thursday.
“Ideally, you’d love for one of those guys just to be able to take over and have it,” said Nagy. “I think the beauty of this is right now, going through that, these guys are going to have opportunities. Wanya (Morris) did a good job last Week; he can continue to improve. Kingsley’s (Suamataia) got to do the same thing. It’s a part of this league.”
The Chiefs have shuffled the two young offensive tackles in and out of the lineup since Week 2. They believe who plays will be determined by the matchup during that game as they await a standout from the duo.
“There’s competition, there’s injuries, so you’ve always got to stay prepared. It’s our job as coaches to make sure we’re developing them Monday through Saturday, throughout the week,” said Nagy. “We can’t just sit there; this is any player, not just O-line. You’ve got to make sure that we’re developing these guys. If they’re not a starter, what are we doing to try to make them a starter?”
The plan from last week will continue into Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, with both players seeing action.