By Dave Skretta, AP Sports Writer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have a multitude of ways to replace Derrick Johnson in the middle of their run defense, whether it’s Frank Zombo, D.J. Alexander or even injured linebacker Justin March-Lillard.
Replacing his leadership is a much bigger challenge.
“That’s a tough void to fill, just the years of experience,” Chiefs safety Eric Berry said. “Just his presence and his IQ that he’s accumulated over the years, just having him out there and understand what the offenses are trying to do — that’s a big deal.