Moments before the 2023 AFC Championship game began, former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed stood with his fellow defensive backs encircling him and said—
“This is the last opportunity — it’s just us — all we got is us. I got ya’ll. Have my back though... I need every one of ya’ll.”
Note: Sneed’s speech occurs at the 14:20 mark.
To some, this might seem like your average pre-game speech, but hidden within it is a clue to the mindset that sets Sneed apart and makes him special.