3 worst moves of the KC Chiefs offseason

Chiefs paying so much for the Jawaan Taylor contract

Initially, when I heard about Jawaan Taylor joining Kansas City, I was pleased with the signing. However, my opinion on it has slightly soured since then. Let me clarify that I don't consider this move to be terrible, but I can't say I'm a big fan of it either.

Taylor is not a bad player, but a four-year, $80 million contract (with $40 million guaranteed at signing) seems quite aggressive for someone who hasn't shown strong abilities as a run blocker in the NFL and isn't considered elite in pass protection. This becomes a bit harder to digest when comparing it to Orlando Brown Jr.'s contract, which is lower in terms of both total money and guarantees. It's worth noting that Taylor is expected to play right tackle, a position that I personally don't see as significantly less valuable than left tackle, if at all. Moreover, I believe that Taylor's athleticism makes him a better fit for Andy Reid's offensive scheme compared to Brown.

The Chiefs did bring in former Tampa Bay left tackle Donovan Smith, known for protecting the blindside, but I don't consider that signing to be a poor one. The guaranteed money is relatively low, and it's only a one-year contract.

Ultimately, while there's a good chance that Jawaan Taylor will develop into a very good or even better right tackle, considering he's only 25 years old, I believe the contract the Chiefs offered him was a bit excessive. They essentially paid him for what he will achieve in the future rather than what he has already accomplished at the NFL level. It's important to note that he's still progressing as a player, but the team's investment seems more focused on his potential rather than his current performance.