Kansas City Chiefs: Building the worst team from the last decade
By Grant Tuttle
Linebackers
The Chiefs have had some good fortune at this position. Currently Justin Houston strikes fear into opposing offenses from the outside linebacker spot. In the past, players like Donnie Edwards and Derrick Johnson and Tamba Hali have been valuable in the linebacking corps this role. But let’s take a look at a couple options that left us underwhelmed.
The Worst: Andy Studebaker
I always liked Andy Studebaker. The guy always had a strong desire to win and played with passion. However, Studebaker was a special teams guy and the Chiefs played him a bit outside his comfort zone. The fact that some, like me, remember Andy Studebaker so fondly speaks to how poor the Kansas City Chiefs played on defense at one time. In eight career starts with the Chiefs and after spending five years with the team, Studebaker had 61 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.
The Worst: Corey Mays
Another one that I remember fondly, Corey Mays spent two years with the Kansas City Chiefs. Mays had one good season where he seemed to be an up-and-coming player. He made plays at the line of scrimmage and contributed regularly against the run. However, this progress and production quickly disappeared and the Chiefs decided to part ways with him not long after his second season concluded in Kansas City. He finished with 72 tackles over two years, 66 of which in his first season. He never recorded a sack or forced fumble as a Chief.