There’s a certain level of respect that was instantly given to veteran receiver Jeremy Maclin by his teammates when he arrived in Kansas City after signing as a free agent this past spring.
Maclin, after six years in the NFL and coming off a career year in 2014, has a résumé that speaks for itself.
Therefore, he wasn’t surprised when the young receivers on the Chiefs roster immediately took to him as a mentor of sorts, someone who could help them improve their game.
“It’s kind of like you almost automatically gravitate towards that,” Maclin explained, “but in order for you to sustain that respect, you have to be real with them.