The Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line is once again in the spotlight as the team works to cut down on penalties ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.Offensive line coach Andy Heck addressed the issue on Thursday, specifically mentioning right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who has drawn national attention for repeated penalties since joining Kansas City in 2023.Taylor has been flagged for alignment and false start penalties throughout his time with the Chiefs. Heck said communication has been strong between the players and the coaches.“I’m open to suggestions there. I mean, don’t jump offsides. Don’t line up too deep. This is offsides, you know,” Heck said. “We’ve had good communication on that. We’ve had heart to heart and Jawaan is a smart guy. He knows what he’s got to do.”While penalties remain a concern, Heck said he’s been encouraged by what he’s seen from the rest of the line, including rookie Josh Simmons and second-year lineman Kingsley Suamataia, who is adjusting to a move inside to left guard.“I think Kingsley is doing a lot of things really well and just like all of us every time we turn on a practice, every time we turn on a game tape we find stuff, ‘hey we got to work on this, we got to get better at that,’ and he’s no exception,” Heck said. Heck also praised Simmons for his explosiveness and strength, calling his early-season tape “twitchy” and “strong.”“It jumps out at you when you watch the tape,” Heck said. “When anyone watches him. How twitchy he is, how explosive he is. I would say for a lighter guy, how strong he is. Those are great attributes at that position.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive line is once again in the spotlight as the team works to cut down on penalties ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

Offensive line coach Andy Heck addressed the issue on Thursday, specifically mentioning right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who has drawn national attention for repeated penalties since joining Kansas City in 2023.

Taylor has been flagged for alignment and false start penalties throughout his time with the Chiefs.

Heck said communication has been strong between the players and the coaches.

“I’m open to suggestions there. I mean, don’t jump offsides. Don’t line up too deep. This is offsides, you know,” Heck said. “We’ve had good communication on that. We’ve had heart to heart and Jawaan is a smart guy. He knows what he’s got to do.”

While penalties remain a concern, Heck said he’s been encouraged by what he’s seen from the rest of the line, including rookie Josh Simmons and second-year lineman Kingsley Suamataia, who is adjusting to a move inside to left guard.

“I think Kingsley is doing a lot of things really well and just like all of us every time we turn on a practice, every time we turn on a game tape we find stuff, ‘hey we got to work on this, we got to get better at that,’ and he’s no exception,” Heck said.

Heck also praised Simmons for his explosiveness and strength, calling his early-season tape “twitchy” and “strong.”

“It jumps out at you when you watch the tape,” Heck said. “When anyone watches him. How twitchy he is, how explosive he is. I would say for a lighter guy, how strong he is. Those are great attributes at that position.”