KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 10: Khalen Saunders #99 of the Kansas City Chiefs pulls away from a block from Brad Lundblade #61 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Every year, there’s always a short list of players who are being asked to step up for one reason or another. Whether it’s because they have a contract to live up to or fans have been waiting for them to break out. It’s a recurring headline—not just for the K.C. Chiefs but for every team.