One of the Kansas City Chiefs' main areas of struggle last season, mainly due to injury, was the offensive line.
The Chiefs struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes as he was sacked 34 times in just 14 games, two shy of the most of his career.
Kansas City moved on from penalty-riddled Jawaan Taylor at right tackle, which leaves a hole that Andy Reid has to fill.
And for NFL.com's Bucky Brooks, he has the Chiefs taking Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 9 in the first round of his latest mock draft.
"After parting ways with Jawaan Taylor , the Chiefs could prioritize finding a long-term solution at right tackle in the 2026 draft," Brooks wrote. "Mauigoa is a terrific option as a heavy-handed edge blocker with quick feet and a nasty temperament."
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Chiefs set for 2026 resurgence?
Well, they won't be as bad as they were in 2025, again, will they?
The Mahomes injury is a big deal, as we know players aren't usually themselves in the first year post a big injury. So how Patrick returns will be key.
The run game gets a major boost in the form of Kenneth Walker, plus Travis Kelce is returning to be a key part of the passing attack. If Mauigoa is drafted, the Chiefs get younger along the offensive line, which isn't always a bad thing.
And as far as the defense, we know what we are going to get.
Chiefs set for a bounce-back in 2026? It sure feels like it.
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