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Way-back Wednesday: What Chiefs offseason darlings have you fallen for?
TL;DR
The Kansas City Chiefs' offseason roster features 37 players vying for a spot, leading fans to reminisce about past offseason favorites. Notable mentions include Tim Ward and Chris Lammons, whose careers took different paths after roster decisions.
Key points
- Kansas City Chiefs have 37 players on offseason roster
- Fans reflect on past offseason favorites
- Tim Ward and Chris Lammons are highlighted players
- Ward was waived and claimed by the Jets
- Lammons excelled in special teams after leaving Chiefs
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Tim WardChris LammonsTyrann Mathieu
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**Who are some of the offseason darlings you have fallen for in the past?**
Heading into my eighth season covering the team for *Arrowhead Pride*, there is an endless list of swings and misses on my part from analyzing the offseason roster. One of the most memorable was defensive end Tim Ward in 2021 ā but that was because All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu made sure I wouldnāt forget it. After the teamās initial 53-man roster was revealed following the 2021 preseason, I snarkily blamed special teams coordinator Dave Toub for the decision to keep lesser-known third-year cornerback over Ward, who was quickly claimed by the after he was waived. Lammons quickly backed up the belief of his veteran teammate by becoming an ace for ās special teams through the 2022 season, and went on to have a similar role for the for three more seasons after winning Super Bowl LVII, . Ward failed to register even a quarterback hit in 11 games for the Jets that season, then left the NFL. So itās a good reminder that ā as the Honey Badger put it ā we donāt know anything this time of year, especially me. *Who are some underwhelming players that come to mind when thinking about the offseason hype train? Let us know in the comments.*
Q&A
Who were the offseason darlings for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021?
Tim Ward and Chris Lammons were notable offseason darlings for the Chiefs in 2021, with Ward being waived and Lammons becoming a key special teams player.
What happened to Tim Ward after being cut from the Chiefs?
After being waived by the Chiefs, Tim Ward was claimed by the New York Jets but failed to register any quarterback hits during his time with them.
How did Chris Lammons perform after leaving the Chiefs?
Chris Lammons became an ace on special teams for the Chiefs and later played a similar role for the Indianapolis Colts, winning Super Bowl LVII.