ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KCTV) - Fixing the offensive line was one of the top tasks for general manager Brett Veach and the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason.
With just one more day left in training camp, the coaching staff seems confident that they’re headed in that direction.
“I think this is one of the best years we’ve had in terms of bringing in talent and competition across the board,” offensive line coach Andy Heck said at the podium on Tuesday. “That’s just gonna make the group better.”
Problem No. 1 was the left tackle spot, where there’s been a revolving door of starters in recent years.
After three weeks full of praise for first-round draft pick Josh Simmons, it’s safe to say he’s checked off a lot of their boxes.
“He’s certainly as talented a player as I’ve ever been around. He l