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Chiefs need a few good men to step up

By Matt Verderame

Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) returns an interception against Houston Texans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) returns an interception against Houston Texans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second quarter in a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) carries the ball against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 24-20. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) carries the ball against Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City won the game 24-20. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

The Kansas City Chiefs need help from a few key guys to win in 2016.

Last year was one of the most remarkable things we have ever seen in the National Football League. The Chiefs went from 1-5 and without Jamaal Charles and anything resembling a nickel corner to winning 10 consecutive games to close out the regular season.

Then, as though that as not enough, Kansas City rolled to a 30-0 shutout of the Houston Texans, finally ending the 22-year drought in the postseason. While the magical ride did conclude in New England, every Chiefs fan was elated.

So, how does the magic come back? How does Kansas City find a way back into the Divisional round and beyond?

At this time of year, we always seem to focus on the wild cards and guys we always term sleepers. It’s all about players like Justin March, Tyreek Hill, De’Anthony Thomas and Steven Nelson. Will they step up and fill a void on the team or will they sink back into minor roles and never be heard from in a meaningful way?

We talk about that because it fills the silence. Yet, deep down, we all know that come Week 1, we won’t be talking about most of them. Maybe one guy steps up and becomes a huge factor, but most of the time, it’s an exercise in futility.

In reality, it’s all about the names we already know.

Next: Who must step up?

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