Let’s start with this: I love Derrick Johnson.
The former Chiefs linebacker is clearly one of the best we’ve ever had in Kansas City — and not just because he’s the all-time leading tackler in franchise history. In his best years, he was an absolute rock — a player on which every other defensive player could depend. He’s very smart and extremely articulate. He’s a leader.
And on a personal level, I like Derrick Johnson. He’s friendly and engaging. In the years I reported from the locker room after the games, he was respectful and attentive to questions from reporters and did his best to answer them honestly.