Derrick Johnson, a 34-year-old linebacker who is four games into his 13th season, almost sighed when asked about Sunday’s Chiefs-Texans matchup in Houston that features rookie sensations Kareem Hunt and Deshaun Watson.
“This is a young man’s league,” the Chiefs’ Johnson said. “It’s always been a young man’s league. It just so happens two of the dynamic rookies are in this game, both on offense. Our rookie is doing great, and their rookie is doing great.”
The Chiefs’ Hunt and the Texans’ Watson have been the best rookies, not only at their position but at any position as the season begins its second quarter.