The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl-winning season last year had its fair share of obstacles. One of the issues early in the season was protection for franchise quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who suffered an early-season ankle injury and missed time on the field due to a knee injury.
The offensive line also suffered injuries to Eric Fisher and Andrew Wylie, but quickly regrouped as Mahomes returned to the field. This offseason the team decided to add more veteran muscle to the line with the signings of Kelechi Osemele and Mike Remmers. Mahomes spoke highly of his new teammates on Sunday during his training camp press conference.
“I mean first of with Osemele and Mike Remmers, both those guys, both those guys they are big and they are strong and they are smart,” said Mahomes. “I think those three things you need to have to come in to play on this offense and so Kelechi, I mean when he shook my hand the first time, I had to like tell him ‘easy a little bit man.’ I mean just how big and strong that guy is, so I’m excited to have them. They’re learning, obviously, this offense quickly and processing quickly that’s good about having veteran guys like that but I’m excited for that competition in that room to bring the best out of everybody. I think it’s just the uncertainty.”
Remmers has served as a starter for all but one game in his eight-year career playing for seven different franchises before joining the Chiefs. Osemele is a former two-time Pro Bowler and 2016 All-Pro guard for the division rival Oakland Raiders.
The Chiefs are invested in providing depth along the offensive line to keep the franchise’s most valuable asset healthy. General manager Brett Veach is determined to keep Mahomes productive with quality players on the roster at every position, but most importantly quality protection along the line.
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