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KC Chiefs: Positions where injuries would hurt most

By Lucas Strozinsky

Defensive end Frank Clark #55 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with defensive end Chris Jones #95 (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
Defensive end Frank Clark #55 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with defensive end Chris Jones #95 (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /
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Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (50) is introduced before the first quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Jan 30 Afc Championship 126
Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (50) is introduced before the first quarter during the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.Cincinnati Bengals At Kansas City Chiefs Jan 30 Afc Championship 126 /

Linebacker

This may seem like an odd choice since the Chiefs seemingly have three young, solid contributors for the foreseeable future in Nick Bolton, Willie Gay, and Leo Chenal. They have a similar issue to the cornerbacks in which their primary concern is just youth and lack of experience. This linebacker room has everything from speed to toughness but they’re all still kids pretty much. To put it into perspective, the three previously mentioned players, plus Jermaine Carter, have a combined seven seasons of NFL experience coming into this season. The recently departed Anthony Hitchens has eight seasons of NFL experience by himself.

Another reason why I decided to include linebackers in this list is that I do not want any of the three young guys to lose snaps this season. All three of Bolton, Gay, and Chenal are still developing and a significant injury that could hinder their long-term development.

In addition, I view Jermaine Carter as more of a special teams player and Leo Chenal is likely in need of a redshirt season in 2022. It’s obvious that no team wants a player to suffer an injury but I think a fully healthy season for their young linebackers will pay dividends in future years for the Chiefs.

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