Kansas City Chiefs: top position battles of the 2015 offseason
By Brett Gering
Right tackle: Jeff Allen vs. Donald Stephenson
November 17, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Jeff Allen (71) blocks during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 27-17. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
All of that “Dorsey—our lord and savior” talk? It doesn’t apply here. This is going to be painful to watch.
For reasons unknown, Jeff Allen and Donald Stephenson have developed cult-like followings.
In fairness, the former of the two barely scratched the surface of 2014 before suffering a season-ending injury. That being said, Allen regularly struggled throughout the two years leading up to that point, and transitioning to tackle only steepens the uphill the climb.
Contrary to popular belief, Stephenson hasn’t fared any better in the big leagues. He rarely saw field in the wake of last year’s suspension, and opponents (see: Von Miller) humbled him every chance they got.
Allen and Stephenson have talent, they just haven’t been able to shake their flaws. Until that changes, right tackle figures to be the weakest link of the offensive line.