KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford is finishing his best NFL season this week at the Pro Bowl in Orlando, and it's coming at the right time for him financially.
Ford's contract will expire soon, and he has set himself up for a big pay day, whether that's with the Chiefs or someone else.
"I just know I put myself in a good position," Ford said this week shortly before leaving for Florida. "That's all I can do. The rest will take care of itself.
"I'm laying my legacy down right now.