It’s taken some time, but Breeland Speaks and the rest of his rookie class are making waves for the Kansas City Chiefs defense.
The timing is perfect for the Chiefs because the defense could use a shot in the arm. Injuries to Eric Berry and Justin Houston over the long-term as well as numerous short-term injuries—the latest coming with Anthony Hitchens ribs—means the defense will feature more rookie reps as the season wears on.
Speaks was the team’s second-round pick, a large, physical defensive lineman who has been tasked with getting after the passer due to injuries to Houston and Tanoh Kpassagnon.