Entering the third season of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs, it has become pretty clear that the team does not invest a lot in their cornerbacks. They proved it over the first two seasons — but this year, it’s become even more apparent.
In the draft and free agency, the Chiefs skipped the position altogether. They did trade a sixth-round pick for former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mike Hughes — but then decided not to re-sign veteran cornerback Bashaud Breeland on a cheap one-year deal.
These actions point to the team willing to trust the inexperienced group of cornerbacks they have — including a former first-round pick who is now entering his third NFL season.