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Ten players who could help the Kansas City Chiefs defense in 2019

By Thomas Welte

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 21: Free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates an interception by teammate Kam Chancellor (not pictured) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field on September 21, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 26-20. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 21: Free safety Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates an interception by teammate Kam Chancellor (not pictured) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field on September 21, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Broncos 26-20. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 02: Jordan Matthews #87 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Buster Skrine #41 of the New York Jets during the first half of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 02: Jordan Matthews #87 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Buster Skrine #41 of the New York Jets during the first half of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Buster Skrine, CB/S, New York Jets

The 2019 Chiefs defense is going to look very, very different—at least we all hope it will. With the likely addition of new players and youth in the backend of the defense, the Kansas City coaching staff would be wise to comb the market for a veteran defensive back to help mentor the youth and fill in during spot duty.

Buster Skrine is a perfect example of the type of veteran Kansas City could look to add. Skrine has had a quietly successful career. While he has never been considered a top corner, and he has limitations because of his size, Skrine has been an NFL starter for 7 of his 8 years in the league. Skrine also offers versatility, as he has seen time at safety and has special teams experience as well. Skrine would be excellent depth for any team.

After spending his first eight years on losing teams, Skrine may be eager to sign with a contender. Skrine is not a player that teams would want to be out there on a regular basis, especially as he enters the twilight of his career, but he is more than capable as a role player and his experience would be valuable for younger guys in the locker room.

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