In April, Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles said that he “definitely” wanted the Chiefs to address their offensive line in the draft because of how “crucial” blockers are to his ability to succeed.
The Chiefs drafted center Mitch Morse in the second round, but didn’t otherwise load up on offensive linemen during the process. That left them with largely the same line as they had when Charles said he was looking for upgrades, but the running back is singing a different tune after practicing with them in the offseason program.
He said that his frustration with last year’s performance was focused on being banged up physically throughout the season and that he’s confident in the line’s ability to open holes this year.