Justin Houston’s return to the Kansas City Chiefs has not gone unnoticed. As he participated in the team’s mandatory minicamp, the level of competition clearly rose. His return should reinvigorate a pass rush that came up short in 2016.
The player that should reap the benefits of Houston’s return as well as the continued progress of Dee Ford, is Chris Jones. Jones is in a position to have a breakout season. Jones, who was inconsistent, but productive in 2016, could see a large step forward in 2017.
With Houston bookended By Ford, defenses will be that much more susceptible to Jones’ pass rush.