3 Moves Chiefs Should Make After Trade Deadline

The Kansas City Chiefs solidified themselves as Super Bowl favorites by being active in the trade market ahead of Tuesday's deadline. General manager Brett Veach addressed both sides of the ball by bringing in wideout DeAndre Hopkins and pass rusher Josh Uche in separate deals — both of which appear to already be paying off based on the Chiefs' Week 9 victory.

Even though the Chiefs are the team to beat, another Super Bowl victory is far from guaranteed. There are still some kinks that Andy Reid's team must iron out down the stretch if they want to become the first team in NFL history to win three Lombardi Trophies in a row.

With that in mind, let's take a look at three post-trade deadline moves the Chiefs must make.

1. Solve the Left Tackle Problem

Protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes is paramount to any success the Chiefs will see down the stretch. That's why Reid & Co. must work hard to solve the team's abysmal left tackle situation.

Both Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia have struggled blocking on the left side of the offensive line. Morris has played to an uninspiring 57.7 pass block grade while Suamataia owns a mark of 43.4 and has only played eight offensive snaps in the last six outings after starting in the Chiefs' first two games.

It's gotten to the point where Chiefs fans are even open to the idea of the franchise reuniting with last year's starting LT, Donovan Smith. Even though the ex-2015 second-round pick has yet to play any games this season, rolling the dice on him might not be a bad idea considering that he had a 60.3 pass block grade last year.

The Chiefs have an excellent opportunity to expand their championship cabinet and it'd be a shame if those dreams died due to poor left tackle play. That's why it's important for HC Reid to nip the issue in the bud before it worsens come the postseason.