When the Chiefs lost Sean Smith to free agency in March, they not only lost a very good NFL cornerback — they also lost one of their most excitable and energetic players.
And while Smith’s replacement remains undecided, the leader in the clubhouse might be Steven Nelson, a second-year pro who has not only put together a nice training camp, but shown glimpses of the same excitability that Smith played with.
For example, Nelson finished a recent practice — on Aug. 6 — with three pass breakups. After each, he punctuated the moment with a different, brief celebration.