Our review of the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster continues today with an evaluation of the offensive tackle positions on both sides of the line. Just as we did yesterday with the center spot, the evaluation will focus not just on the Chiefs’ personnel, but what AFC West rivals have available.
Kansas City’s tackles are a mixed back. Branden Albert has the left side anchored down, and while he’s not in the league’s elite, he’s a solid presence in protecting the quarterback’s blind side. ESPN’s Scouts Inc, praises Albert’s techniques, which helps offset the fact his foot agility is not lightning-fast. The other side of the line is a serious problem. 25-year old Barry Richardson is on top of the depth chart, but his intensity has been criticized, and he’s overmatched in one-on-one battles outside, requiring offensive gameplans to give help in the form of a tight end or fullback—which necessarily limits offensive creativity.
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