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Joe Thuney's Successor Vows to Chiefs Fans The Offensive Line Will Be Even Stronger: "This line will be the most reliable wall"

The Kansas City Chiefs are officially entering a new era on the line of scrimmage as Joe Thuney—the steady hand and tone-setter of the offensive line through their golden years—moves on. Yet the locker room isn’t short on leadership. That’s where Trey Smith steps up—the spiritual “successor” to Thuney and now the tone-setter for the Chiefs’ offensive front.

Speaking after his first training camp practice in this new leadership role, Trey Smith didn’t hide his determination:

“I learned so much from Thuney, both in technique and in his fighting spirit. He set the bar incredibly high for all of us. But I believe, with the youth and hunger we have now, this Chiefs offensive line can be even stronger and more united than before. I promise all Chiefs fans: This line will be the most reliable wall, so Mahomes and our stars can chase every goal without worry.”

Smith also sent a heartfelt message to his predecessor:

“Thuney’s leadership has always been a huge motivation. Now it’s our turn to write the next golden chapter of Kansas City’s offensive line.”

Training camp has been fired up with a spirit of competition and unity. Teammates like Creed Humphrey, Jaylon Moore, and even rookies like Josh Simmons agree: “Smith is now the leader,” bringing fire and confidence to every practice.

Chiefs fans have every reason to believe: even without Joe Thuney, this offensive line won’t just hold its own—it will explode with relentless play, ready to keep Mahomes safe on the path to the next Lombardi Trophy!

Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.