The Kansas City Chiefs had a successful season, winning their second straight Super Bowl despite having one of their weakest teams during the Patrick Mahomes era. Despite this, the defense was the strongest it had ever been while Mahomes was in Kansas City. However, the team had to make tough decisions during the offseason, one of which was trading L’Jarius Sneed to Tennessee, impacting their cornerback depth.
According to Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports, the loss of Sneed now makes the Chiefs cornerback depth the team’s biggest red flag. Benjamin noted that if Trent McDuffie hadn’t emerged as a versatile starter in the secondary, the Chiefs wouldn’t have traded Sneed. The spotlight now falls on new running mate Joshua Williams, who has only six career starts under his belt and will be put under pressure by the safeties.
While the cornerback group may look different this year without Sneed, Steve Spagnuolo has a history of success as defensive coordinator with Kansas City. Trent McDuffie has become a lockdown starter early in his career and provides stability in the secondary. Joshua Williams is a valuable depth piece for the team during their recent Super Bowl runs.
As articles discussing roster changes and trades circulate during offseason discussions, fans will wait with bated breath for news about how Spagnuolo plans to prepare for success despite having an unknown cornerback lineup. The defense that reads “In Spags We Trust” reflects their confidence in their coaching staff and ability to succeed no matter what challenges come their way on field.
