AFCWEST 1,238 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Chiefs OG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken bone in his hand. Rapoport added that Duvernay-Tardif's injury won't require surgery and that he still has a chance to be ready for Week 1. The veteran guard opted out of the 2020 season to serve as a frontline worker during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro Football Focus graded him as an above-average pass blocker in 2019 but the Chiefs listed him as a second-stringer in their first unofficial depth chart. Trey Smith, a sixth-round rookie from Tennessee, was listed as the starter at right guard. With Duvernay-Tardif likely out for the rest of training camp, Smith should hold onto the starting role heading into Week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 From what I've seen LDT and Blythe have been blown up a lot in camp this year. I think LDT is finished and he is a camp body at this point. Iluvhouse24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 We might hear about Wylie a lot more than we hoped this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I’ve been saying for a while now that LDT is average at best. Taking a year off want the best choice for him either. Iluvhouse24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, sith13 said: We might hear about Wylie a lot more than we hoped this year I have a feeling they are going to try and develop Wylie into a swing tackle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, Palangi said: I have a feeling they are going to try and develop Wylie into a swing tackle Now that's scary Long's injury definitely messed up some plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Palangi said: I have a feeling they are going to try and develop Wylie into a swing tackle I pray no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCWEST 1,238 Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 10 hours ago, Lamardirts said: From what I've seen LDT and Blythe have been blown up a lot in camp this year. I think LDT is finished and he is a camp body at this point. I have not SEEN much of KC training camp. Read some limited info. Still 5 weeks from the start of the season. Ill reserve JUDGEMENT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranjisMcbasketball 780 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 How “convenient” that his injury doesn’t require surgery and he will be ready by week 1. Almost sounds like an excuse to have him not practice and risk a real injury so that he may be traded… AFCWEST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 The Chiefs have something like 15 O-linemen in camp. Hard to see how LDT not practicing is critical to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, jetlord said: The Chiefs have something like 15 O-linemen in camp. Hard to see how LDT not practicing is critical to the season. but his cap hit is critical..one would like to hope he at least earns some of that paycheck sith13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, CranjisMcbasketball said: How “convenient” that his injury doesn’t require surgery and he will be ready by week 1. Almost sounds like an excuse to have him not practice and risk a real injury so that he may be traded… Not sure if any team would give up something for LDT. Has been out a year and likely retires after this season and likely needs to get back to football shape after all those camp reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, CranjisMcbasketball said: How “convenient” that his injury doesn’t require surgery and he will be ready by week 1. Almost sounds like an excuse to have him not practice and risk a real injury so that he may be traded… One can hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, oldtimer said: but his cap hit is critical..one would like to hope he at least earns some of that paycheck Good point, but the money is spent whether LDT plays or not. Better to have the best nine or ten on the roster than the most expensive. It's not certain that the Chiefs can get out of LDTs contract, but that doesn't mean he has to be kept over someone like Long if LDT is less useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, jetlord said: Good point, but the money is spent whether LDT plays or not. Better to have the best nine or ten on the roster than the most expensive. It's not certain that the Chiefs can get out of LDTs contract, but that doesn't mean he has to be kept over someone like Long if LDT is less useful. Post June 1 trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,750,000 2022 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2021 Cap Savings: $2,000,000 oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 It seems like every year we lose 3-4 starters for multiple games. I would like to see LDT available for that. Hopefully Schwartz also. Wylie as swing tackle would be scary as hell. AFCWEST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 55 minutes ago, DieHard said: It seems like every year we lose 3-4 starters for multiple games. I would like to see LDT available for that. Hopefully Schwartz also. Wylie as swing tackle would be scary as hell. Brown, Thueny, Creed, Smith, Rimmers/Niang are probable starters. Long, Alegretti, Blythe, Durant and Rimmers/Niang should be enough backup. Wylie and LDT might or might not be better than some of the former listed, but I don't see them as worth paying extra. Carrying someone on the roster just because money is spent on him is useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 54 minutes ago, jetlord said: Brown, Thueny, Creed, Smith, Rimmers/Niang are probable starters. Long, Alegretti, Blythe, Durant and Rimmers/Niang should be enough backup. Wylie and LDT might or might not be better than some of the former listed, but I don't see them as worth paying extra. Carrying someone on the roster just because money is spent on him is useless. If there's the extra roster spots like last year I don't mind placing a couple guys on the protected PS to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 59 minutes ago, jetlord said: Brown, Thueny, Creed, Smith, Rimmers/Niang are probable starters. Long, Alegretti, Blythe, Durant and Rimmers/Niang should be enough backup. Wylie and LDT might or might not be better than some of the former listed, but I don't see them as worth paying extra. Carrying someone on the roster just because money is spent on him is useless. It wasn't the money that I was referring to. It was starting experience and proving you can play in this league. Although I think LDT is low average. Keep the best 9 or 10 based on play IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhitter 1,424 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Going into training camp it looked like the Chiefs had one of the deepest OLines in the NFL. And they wanted it that way because they know they have to protect 15. Long didn't even make it to training camp before he became broken. Remmers has back issues.. .those are always concerning especially after what happened with Schwartz. Now LDT with a broken bone. The depth is being sorely tested. oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamardirts 2,114 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 hours ago, xen said: Post June 1 trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,750,000 2022 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2021 Cap Savings: $2,000,000 I don't think they cut him because the money is the same. I could see them putting him on the PUP list to start the season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCWEST 1,238 Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lamardirts said: I don't think they cut him because the money is the same. I could see them putting him on the PUP list to start the season though. I read that because he restructured in 2020 all of his contract is guaranteed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, AFCWEST said: I read that because he restructured in 2020 all of his contract is guaranteed? Yes true, prior to 2020. 750k less hit this year due to the opt out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkuenn 3,599 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 5 hours ago, dhitter said: Going into training camp it looked like the Chiefs had one of the deepest OLines in the NFL. And they wanted it that way because they know they have to protect 15. Long didn't even make it to training camp before he became broken. Remmers has back issues.. .those are always concerning especially after what happened with Schwartz. Now LDT with a broken bone. The depth is being sorely tested. Or you can look at it that the rookies are getting invaluable experience to take off with it? Blythe, Allegretti still are there. Remmers will rest. Ldt back by week 1. I think this is a blessing in disguise really. Forces Reid to use the rookies and spin them up now. oldtimer and AFCWEST 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, kkuenn said: Or you can look at it that the rookies are getting invaluable experience to take off with it? Blythe, Allegretti still are there. Remmers will rest. Ldt back by week 1. I think this is a blessing in disguise really. Forces Reid to use the rookies and spin them up now. Not to mention guys like Durant and Prince getting reps. Both of whom have higher ceilings than LDT and Remmers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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