The Kansas City Chiefs Are Having Trouble Keeping Trey Smith

The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly trying to sign offensive guard Trey Smith to a long-term contract in order to ensure his continuity. After losing in Super Bowl LIX, the team is trying to strengthen its offensive line and prevent any more weaknesses in Patrick Mahomes’ defense.

A major contributing element to the Chiefs‘ loss was the offensive line’s performance, as the quarterback’s efficacy was weakened by the opposition defense’s pressure. Smith has been a vital component of the team’s offensive strategy, so the front office has made it a top priority to keep him around.

Trey Smith casually doing murder on the football field.

Chiefs got such a freaking steal with him when he fell in the 2021 NFL Draft due to medicals. pic.twitter.com/anSo7tpfFI

— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) December 11, 2022

Restrictions on pay caps, however, can make discussions more difficult. Management will need to strike a compromise between budgetary restraints and a number of pending renewals in order to maintain competitiveness without jeopardizing its future financial freedom.

Trey Smith’s future with the Chiefs is still up in the air, but his consistency may be crucial to the team’s ability to compete in the NFL. Negotiations are anticipated to advance in the upcoming months, and it will be decided if Smith will continue to defend Mahomes in Kansas City.

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