Chiefs 2016 Defense

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Every year with this team (and in particular the defense) has guys unexpectedly step up and grow into good players. Why should this year be any different?

Jones, Ford, Gaines, Nelson, March, White, Murray.

A couple of those guys will exceed expectations this year. Guaranteed.

I think we are obviously going to be worse early on, but as the season goes on, and when/if we get Houston back, it could be just as good.

I think Jones will end up being a big part of this defense down the road. Don't need him yet, though it would help. Gaines is the most likely to step up from that group. Ford isnt going to be a bust in my opinion but I don't think he will ever be able to be to number 1 option. His football iq seems low and I worry a lot if he is needed to produce as the number 1 if hali shows age.

Ford and somebody besides Gaines needs to grow up fast in the secondary. That's assuming gaines steps up. If gaines and Ford don't show they are ready this year it could be a very up and down season on defense.