Chiefs 2016: Could regression, father time sabotage season?
By John McCarty
In the second installment of why the Kansas City Chiefs could fall short of their goals this season, we’ll take a quick look at the ugly step child to injures, and that’s regression.
Much like it’s impossible to predict injuries, so to can it be difficult to predict when a player has reached their zenith and it’s down hill. For some players, the winding road down is long and gentle, and for others, their careers end in almost alarmingly abrupt fashion. Lets take a look at some players that may face a regression, or decline in production this upcoming season as last.
I’ll start with popular second-year player Marcus Peters. While I certainly think the future is bright for Mr. Peters and the door certainly is open for him to have a very nice career, it’s hard to get past that during his rookie season, Peters posted one of the better seasons for a cornerback in Chiefs history.
Really good players have had issues with their second year, and the league having an opportunity to watch film over an off season, and adjust accordingly. Without Sean Smith on the other side and with concerns about the pass rush, Peters may struggle, to a degree this upcoming season. While his arrow is obviously pointing up, Peters is a player that could see a dip in production in the upcoming 2017 season.
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