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In 2022, Chris Jones’ goals are about his team — not himself

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones spoke to reporters after Thursday’s practice from training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Entering his seventh season, Jones took a more team-oriented position than we’ve heard him make in previous seasons.

“My goal is to make sure this d-line is one of the best d-lines in the league,” he claimed. “Whether it’s sacks, whether it’s playing the run [or] whether it’s being gritty on the field. I feel like the defense drives off the d-line.

“My point of emphasis is that we take this day by day — it’s a journey.