3 Chiefs on Thin Ice Despite Epic Win vs. Bills in Divisional Round
By Joe Summers
3. Mike Danna - DE
I've argued here that Danna is an important player to keep on the team, but the Chiefs' pass rush struggled and Danna only had one tackle despite plalying 55% of the snaps.
Charles Omenihu has overtaken Danna in playing time and Danna isn't under contract next year. If he wants to stick long-term and prove he deserves a hefty contract, he needs a better game against the Ravens.
The first half, in particular, was frustrating for the pass rush and run defense, letting Buffalo hold the ball and drain the clock in a well-executed game plan. Baltimore's offense is, without question, better at doing the same things the Bills did successfully, so things could get ugly if Danna doesn't step up.
Brett Veach has difficult decisions to make this offseason and defensive line decisions will become easier if guys like Omenihu and George Karlaftis continue to outplay Danna.
He graded poorly with Pro Football Focus this week and has just two tackles in the playoffs in two games. If Danna turns things around and comes up with a sack against the Ravens? He could cement his legacy in Kansas City and earn himself a huge payday along the way.
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