Tag: Wanya Morris

Chiefs scouting report: West Virginia Mountaineers OT Wyatt Milum

West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Wyatt Milum would be an ideal target for the Kansas City #Chiefs in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs rostered four rookie offensive linemen for this season to solve depth concerns in their front five. The unit achieved mixed results in the Chiefs’ first four games when the rookies and second-year left tackle Wanya Morris saw the field.

Kansas City must continue investing in its offensive line to sustain its budding dynasty.

West Virginia Mountaineers offensive tackle Wyatt Milum would be an ideal target for Chiefs general manager Brett Veach in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.

He started at right tackle as a freshman and is in the midst of his third season playing left tackle. Milum lacks the traditional arm length measurements to play offensive tackle in the NFL, and his skills project well inside at guard.

Milum didn’t allow a single pressure during West Virginia’s first four games and posted standout performances against Kansas and Pittsburgh in recent weeks. He uses his play strength, controlled footwork, and patient hands to frame blocks well and build a strong technical foundation. Milum rarely suffers fundamental breakdowns in pass protection.

Milum drops his sturdy anchor once defenders engage with him and uses his combative upper body to knock pass rushers off balance. Milum looks for opportunities to torque defenders out of their stances and pancake them. That finishing mentality pops on his film in pass protection and the run game.

Milum’s open-field speed and movement skills help him pull and pick off second-level defenders for wide zone or gap runs. He uses his leg drive and motor to dig out defensive ends on inside zone runs and widen the B-gap.

West Virginia goes on the road to challenge 3-2 Oklahoma State at 3:00 p.m. CST this Saturday. The Cowboys lost each of their last two games while the Mountaineers are returning from their off week.

Chiefs scouting report: Ohio State Buckeyes OT Josh Simmons

The Kansas City #Chiefs could address their depth at offensive tackle by selecting Ohio State’s Josh Simmons in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs invested plenty of draft picks and free agent money in offensive tackles over the past two years. They shouldn’t stop. Left tackle Jawaan Taylor saw his level of play drop significantly after arriving in Kansas City, and young draft picks Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia aren’t yet starting-caliber linemen.

Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid make the situation work because they’re generational geniuses, but Kansas City can’t rely on that duo to cover for sub-par offensive tackle play forever. The Chiefs should invest more draft picks into developing their offensive line.

Ohio State Buckeyes lineman Josh Simmons started at both left and right tackle in recent years. He is unofficially listed at 6 foot 5 inches tall and 310 pounds and has arms that surpass the league’s thresholds to play offensive tackle. Simmons needs to refine his kick step and slide, but he flashes the explosiveness to handle speedsters and wide-alignment rushers.

Simmons’ lower half has room to fill out, but his upper body pops on tape. He delivers powerful blows in pass protection that stun pass rushers. Simmons’ hands pack the knockback to stall the defender’s rush plan, and his strong arm extensions lock defenders out of his frame.

Defenders struggle to play through Simmons’ frame in the run game. Simmons must play with better balance as a run blocker to sustain his assignments for longer. He stops his feet and lunges sometimes and allows his chest to drift over his feet. Simmons needs to clean up these flaws before entering the NFL.

Ohio State opens its Big Ten conference schedule on Saturday, Sept. 28 against Michigan State at 6:30 p.m CST.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy comments on starting left tackle changes: ‘Guys are going to have opportunities’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy comments on starting left tackle changes: ‘Guys are going to have opportunities’ | @EdEastonJr

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.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid reveals plan for Wanya Morris, Kingsley Suamataia at left tackle

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reveals plan for Wanya Morris, Kingsley Suamataia at left tackle | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line had a slight shake-up on Sunday night, as Wanya Morris started at left tackle.

During his weekly Monday Zoom press conference, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed the ongoing discussions surrounding the starting left tackle spot.

“I thought Wanya (Morris) did some good things in there, so we’ll probably stick with that same thing you saw, where Kingsley (Suamataia) rotated in and played some tight end,” said Reid. “So he was able to get some good reps in there, and then again, one day, had the good reps at the left tackle spot.

As Reid said, Suamataia was used sparingly in big formations, but it isn’t guaranteed that either player will swap for each other if necessary.

“So, do they both have stuff to work on? Yes, so we’ll keep their young guys in a tough position with a tough go here, and they’ve got another good one coming here this week,” said Reid. “So they’ve got a prep for a couple of good ones. So we’ve got to make sure we keep growing. But they’re surely getting tested early.”

The back-and-forth between two talented young players will likely be an ongoing discussion throughout the season.

Ex-Chiefs star breaks down Andy Reid’s decision to bench Kingsley Suamataia

In a post to Twitter, former #Chiefs star Mitchell Schwartz broke down Andy Reid’s decision to bench rookie Kingsley Suamataia.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Atlanta Falcons in a crucial Week 3 matchup on Sunday Night Football with a chance to earn their third win of the regular season.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid made the difficult decision to bench rookie left tackle Kingsley Suamataia in favor of Wanya Morris for the highly-anticipated game after he struggled against the Cincinnati Bengals last week.

Though Suamataia is expected to get a chance to regain his starting spot, Reid’s decision to play Morris instead of Kansas City’s 2024 second-round pick left some fans reeling.

Former Chiefs star Mitchell Schwartz, who was a lynchpin on Kansas City’s offensive line from 2016 until 2020, took to Twitter to explain what he thinks is going through Reid’s mind and expressed confidence in the long-tenured head coach’s call.

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“It’s an interesting one because it’s not really yes or no. I think Wanya is the better player right now. Usually when you’re deciding between two players, as long as it’s close you’ll go with the young guy because they can learn and improve more than an older player. But Wanya is young too so age becomes less of a factor.

In terms of technique, I think Wanya gets to his spot and uses his outside hand better. You’ll see that in the video I posted. He protects the top of the pocket better than Kingsley right now, which is important for a Left Tackle (duh). Kingsley shows all the ability to do it, if you saw my week 1 breakdowns, but it’s not consistent.

On that note, the other thing is Wanya doesn’t necessarily lose fast. When Kingsley loses right now it’s on initial contact and he’s beat quickly. Tough for the QB when that’s the case, because Pat usually gets the ball out fast, so if you’re giving up multiple pressures and sacks that affect him it’s a big problem.

All that being said: I think it’s the right call for now. Wanya is the better player from what I’ve seen, and they’re both young. Kingsley’s issues are more technique based, so give him some time to work on that in practice while staying ready should an injury occur. Just got to make sure he stays sharp mentally and doesn’t take it too hard.”

Though Schwartz isn’t on the Chiefs’ coaching staff, his insight helped illuminate Reid’s philosophy on the matter and should help fans cope with the idea of benching a highly touted prospect during a primetime matchup.

Stay tuned to Kansas City’s matchup against Atlanta to see if Reid made the right decision to bench Suamataia and start Morris.

Chiefs plan to play multiple left tackles on Sunday night vs. Falcons

Kansas City #Chiefs plan to play multiple left tackles on Sunday night vs. Atlanta #Falcons | @EdEastonJr

The Sunday night matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons will feature a different look for the offense. Following the noticeable struggles at left tackle during last week’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, changes are planned for Week 3.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expressed his plan to play Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris at left tackle vs. The Falcons during Friday’s press conference.

“The two tackles will both have an opportunity to get in there this game. The left tackles,” said Reid, “We’ll see how it goes as we roll. They’re both ready to go.”

Suamataia’s performance heavily influenced the decision. The rookie allowed five total pressures, including two sacks, and drew three flags against the Bengals. Morris replaced the rookie in the fourth quarter.

“In the second half, he (Kingsley Suamataia) had a couple (of) breakdowns in technique, and he had one or two mental errors there,” said offensive line coach Andy Heck on Thursday. “I think it was earlier in the game that those occurred, but stuff that he was able to look at, we’re able to make corrections in our meeting, and stuff he’s working on this week.”

No official word on the number of snaps for each player on Sunday night was available, as the number could be based on initial performances throughout the game.

Chiefs OL Wanya Morris breaks down his touchdown catch vs. Bengals

Check out this video of #Chiefs OL Wanya Morris breaking down his touchdown catch against the #Bengals in Week 2.

The Kansas City Chiefs had to resort to unconventional methods to score touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2, and second-year offensive lineman Wanya Morris was ready to answer his team’s call.

When the Chiefs found themselves at Cincinnati’s goal line in the third quarter, head coach Andy Reid dialed up a play that had Morris and linebacker Leo Chenal report as eligible receivers to fool the Bengals’ defense.

When Patrick Mahomes snapped the ball, Chenal acted as a decoy in Kansas City’s backfield to make Cincinnati commit to defending the run, and Morris found himself all alone in the end zone, where he caught a touchdown pass from the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

Check out this video of Morris breaking down his first career touchdown, which was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

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Though Morris isn’t a likely candidate to become Kansas City’s next receiving threat, his sure hands on this outstanding play proved to be the difference between a win and loss for the Chiefs in Week 2.

3 Sooners Standouts from Week 2 of the NFL season

From high level quarterback play to a stand out performance from a special teamer, these were the 3 Sooners in the NFL that starred in week 2.

The long list of Oklahoma Sooners football players at the next level was busy again this weekend in week two of the 2024 NFL season. OU has players on nearly every team across the league, guys who refined their skills in Norman and were good enough to make it to the next level.

This week, three former Sooners rose to the top, turning in excellent performances to help their teams improve their records. Each was instrumental in their squads’ victories to open up the young season.

1. Kyler Murray, QB – Arizona

Arizona Cardinals quarterback [autotag]Kyler Murray[/autotag] had one of the best performances by any QB in the league in week two. With the Cardinals needing a win at home to avoid falling to 0-2, Murray delivered with a perfect passer rating, 256 passing yards on 17-for-21 passing and three touchdowns. He also added 59 rushing yards on five carries.

Arizona took down the division-rival Los Angeles Rams by a score of 41-10 and Murray was electrifying, showing off his speed and elusiveness in the pocket and the ability to throw on the run that made him so dangerous as the 2018 Heisman Trophy winner at Oklahoma.

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2. Wanya Morris, OL – Kansas City

As a former Tennessee transfer to Oklahoma, it’s only right that Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman [autotag]Wanya Morris[/autotag] earns recognition this week. Morris serves as a backup offensive tackle for Kansas City, but that didn’t stop him from scoring his first-ever NFL touchdown on a reception during the Chiefs’ 26-25 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Morris was the 92nd overall pick in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL draft by the Chiefs, and he’s now in his second season in Kansas City, having already won a Super Bowl ring as a rookie. He spent two years in Norman in 2021 and 2022.

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3. Austin Seibert, K – Washington

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert has bounced around the league since his rookie season in 2019. However, he may have found a home in D.C. after his performance on Sunday. He served as OU’s kicker and punter for four straight seasons, from 2015-2018, initially starting as a true freshman and leaving as Oklahoma’s all-time points leader.

Seibert went 7-for-7 on field goals attempts, including the game-winner, as the Commanders took down the New York Giants by a score of 21-18. Washington scored zero touchdowns and still won. Seibert scored every single point.

Even more impressively, Seibert wasn’t on a team in week one, and was on the couch after being released by the New York Jets in late August. He signed with Washington on Tuesday, and five days later, he was carried off the field after giving his new team a victory.

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Chiefs Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes react to Wanya Morris’ touchdown vs. Bengals

Kansas City #Chiefs Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes react to Wanya Morris’ touchdown vs. Cincinnati #Bengals | @EdEastonJr

The thrilling victory by the Kansas City Chiefs over the Cincinnati Bengals by a game-winning field goal slightly overshadowed a special moment during the game.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes went into great detail with reporters on Sunday to describe the unexpected touchdown pass to offensive lineman Wanya Morris.

“Obviously, it was a great drive. I mean, running the football, getting downhill, and so they have to bring more and more people in the game – bigger people,” said Mahomes. “(Head) Coach (Andy) Reid dialed it up at the right time. Wanya (Morris) had been in a couple plays (and) blocking as that extra o-lineman. Right when they thought they were going to shoot and make a play, he released him into the flat. I mean, if you look at the play, Wanya’s open, and then I threw it, and Travis (Kelce) was also wide open.”

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Head coach Andy Reid’s unique play was another fun wrinkle in his game plan to constantly confuse opposing defenses. The second-year offensive tackle, who was expected to be an extra blocker at the goal line, made sure to be in perfect position for the score.

“Yeah, that was good, no, he (Wanya Morris) did a nice job.” said Reid. “that was a great job. When you’re that open, sometimes you can freak out if you’re not – (he) secured it, and it was all good, that was great.”

The long-time head coach did not label the touchdown play, “No, no name.” said Reid. “Too early in the season.”

Chiefs HC Andy Reid reveals reason for benching rookie starter during game vs. Bengals

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reveals reason for benching rookie Kingsley Suamataia during game vs. Cincinnati #Bengals | @EdEastonJr

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs’ last-second victory over the Cincinnati Bengals kept the team undefeated in the young season. However, some question marks have emerged from the victory, specifically on the offensive line.

During his Sunday press conference, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid addressed his decision to sit rookie starting left tackle Kingsley Suamataia late in the game.

“Kingsley, he’s going against arguably one of the best defensive ends in the league. It would be a great experience that he could put away and learn from, but I ended up taking him out of the game,” said Reid. “Sometimes you got to take a step back to take a step forward.“

Bengals veteran pass rusher Trey Hendrickson dominated the one-on-one matchup with Suamataia. Reid is optimistic that the experience will help the former BYU stand out in the long term.

“Listen, it’s a great learning experience; sometimes, if you get beat a couple of different times and you’re a young guy, you haven’t quite figured out the answers to the test there on how to fix it,” said Reid. “Your coach talks to you, and you’ve got to settle down. That happens, so you go back, and you learn from it. Wanya will do the same. He did a nice job jumping in there, with the exception of penalties.”

Morris committed a penalty trying to block Hendrickson on the last drive, so it’s not certain that either player will start against the Atlanta Falcons next Sunday night.

“We’ll see how it goes,” said Reid. “I’m gonna go back and look at the tape, and I’ll talk with Coach (Andy) Heck, and we’ll go from there.”