If you’re wondering why the Kansas City Chiefs went out and spent money to go sign free agent OL Joe Thuney, look no further than their recent history at left guard. They’ve long sought consistency at the position and they’ve failed to find it, now spanning two franchise starting quarterbacks. They’re clearly hoping that will change with Thuney, a player who has shown durability and consistency throughout his career at the left guard position.
During Andy Reid’s eight seasons as head coach in Kansas City, there hasn’t been a single player to put together a full 16-game stretch as the starter at left guard. In total, 13 players have started games at left guard for the Chiefs over the course of those eight seasons. It’s not for lack of trying either, as the Chiefs invested draft capital, free-agent dollars, attempted to develop players and made trades during that span. For whatever reason, it never worked.
Here’s a quick reminder of each of the 13 players to start at left guard since Andy Reid’s arrival:
