The Kansas City Chiefs had a successful season, winning their second straight Super Bowl despite having one of their weakest teams during the Patrick Mahomes era. The team had to make tough decisions during the offseason, one of which was trading L’Jarius Sneed to Tennessee, impacting their cornerback depth.
Although the cornerback group will look different without Sneed, the Chiefs have a history of success under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Trent McDuffie has become a lockdown starter early in his career, providing stability in the secondary. Joshua Williams, a fourth-round pick in 2022, has been a valuable depth piece for the team during their recent Super Bowl runs.
According to Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports, the loss of Sneed now makes the Chiefs cornerback depth the team’s biggest red flag. Benjamin noted that the Chiefs wouldn’t have traded Sneed if Trent McDuffie hadn’t emerged as a versatile starter in the secondary. The spotlight now falls on new running mate Joshua Williams, who has only six career starts under his belt, putting pressure on the safeties.
As articles discussing the impact of trades and roster changes continue to circulate this offseason, it is clear that Steve Spagnuolo and his coaching staff are confident in their ability to prepare for success with whatever team they have at their disposal. The t-shirts worn by the defense that read “In Spags We Trust” reflect this confidence and serve as motivation for players as they head into another year with high expectations.