Veteran inside linebacker Derrick Johnson wouldn’t call it a burden that was lifted from his shoulders after the Chiefs beat Houston 30-0 in a wild-card playoff game last weekend.
He never gave up hope, even after seeing former teammates such as Tony Gonzalez, Trent Green and Brian Waters fail to win a postseason game with the Chiefs. And Johnson won’t be satisfied with just one playoff victory.
“That’s why you strap on the pads, because you have that confidence, that belief, knowing my team can win it all,” said Johnson, 33. “I’ve been to the playoffs four times … it took me 11 years to get one playoff win, but it’s been worth it.