The Chiefs didn’t just ship their franchise quarterback to Washington in the March Alex Smith trade. They made sure fans will likely connect cornerback Kendall Fuller with Smith throughout the duration of Fuller’s tenure in Kansas City.
Going into his third NFL season, the 23-year-old Fuller simultaneously became forever branded as “the return” in the trade of Smith, who was coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl selections, as well as the replacement for a former All-Pro corner in Marcus Peters.
Asked if the trade and his role on the Chief’s defense altered his approach this offseason or during training camp, Fuller responded flatly, “No.