The Chiefs and linebacker Justin Houston haven’t had any luck finding common ground on a long-term contract since Houston got the franchise tag early in the offseason, leaving both sides with a lot of work to do if they are going to strike an agreement before the July 15 deadline.
As a result, Houston didn’t take part in the team’s offseason program and has left open the possibility that he’ll continue to stay away from the team into training camp. If that happens, that would leave the Chiefs with only Tamba Hali on the field from what Houston believes is the best pass rushing duo in the league.
“I’d say so. I think everybody should think the same way,” Houston said, via the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. “I think you should think that as an NFL player, think you’re the best and believe you’re the best. I really do think we are.”
The Ravens, Broncos and a few other teams might argue with Houston, but the Chiefs are at least in the discussion largely because of how much of an impact Houston makes off the edge. That makes it clear what the Chiefs would be missing if Houston’s absence were to drag on into the season.
