This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke with retired All-Pro NFL defensive again and Kansas City Chiefs legend Deron Cherry.
In his interview with Easton Jr., Cherry mentioned his position as an NFL Alumni ambassador for the ‘GEAR UP Against Cancer’campaign’s combat towards lung most cancers, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. He additionally discusses the Chiefs’ offseason plans following a disastrous 2025 season.
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“In my family, not lung cancer, but my dad had stomach cancer that he passed away from, and I’ve had some brothers who have dealt with some cancer situations, not lung cancer, particularly,” mentioned Cherry. “We have a charity event that we put on yearly, and we cope with children who’re affected by most cancers. So regardless that it is not lung most cancers, there are totally different types of most cancers that all of us have to concentrate on.”
The 6-11 end for the 2025 Chiefs fell nicely in need of expectations, and the entrance workplace will make adjustments throughout the offseason. Cherry weighed in on these changes wanted earlier than subsequent season.
“Some of these guys have known nothing but the AFC Championship game every year. We reached a couple of playoff rounds but never made the AFC Championship game. These guys, that’s all they’ve known since they’ve been in Kansas City over the last seven years playing for that opportunity, and playing in that game,” mentioned Cherry, “I think it’s the key ingredient, and that’s the quarterback position, and that’s (Patrick) Mahomes. As long as he comes back, I think we’re going to be fine.”
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Patrick Mahomes continues to rehab after ACL and LCL surgical procedure with hopes of returning to begin subsequent season. Cherry believes there are different holes on protection and the offensive line that should be addressed by administration.
“This team went on a run because they managed injuries, and this year we weren’t able to when you have your offensive line in disarray for the majority of the season. You’ve got guys out on defense, You’re working with new players, in the secondary and at other positions; it’s difficult, and that’s what I think this team has to adjust to going forward is getting those pieces back in play.” mentioned Cherry, “Having to manage the cap and paying your premium players, huge salaries where you don’t have that ability or flexibility to go out and get what you need, just because of the salary cap issues. So hopefully they can get back to that point, get that incentive back with these players, and get that hunger back into the team, and I think that’ll happen.”
For extra info on the ‘GEAR UP Against Cancer’campaign’s combat towards lung most cancers, go to the National Football League Alumni Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This article initially appeared on Chiefs Wire: Deron Cherry comments on the Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason plans