DT was something else entirely. But I've always had a soft spot for Derrick Johnson, the man never seemed to get the credit that he deserved outside of KC. I really hope he finds his way into coaching.

Also, I'm digging the Willie Lanier love that I'm seeing! Watching him play in old footage is like watching a man play among boys.

DT. His edge rush was unstoppable.

I agree. He signed a helmet and a Chiefs Letterman style coat of mine back in 89. "Bobby Bell HOF 83". Bell was one heck of an athlete and is a genuinely good man.

58

Can there be a correct answer other than Derrick Thomas?

edit: NVM

It appears so, yes.

Hugh Douglas!!!!

if the poll was best player, no. but its favorite, some people werent old enough to see him play live

My head says Ryan Sims, my heart says Junior Siavii.

Honorable mentions: Tyson Jackson, Glen Dorsey, William Bartee, Jay-ice Pearson

such memories

wish i had better reading comprehension skills…

Chris probably has as much impact on the game as DT, but he can't match DT's passion for the game. It was infectious.

I also just plain liked DJ, but obviously he'll never top any lists given how bad we were during his tenure.

(And I'm not old enough to have an opinion on anyone pre-90s.)

DT. IMO the best pure edge rusher in NFL history.

Pleasantly surprised to see James Hasty and Kevin Ross getting some love.

We had a nice run at CB back in my early Chiefs fan days.

James Hasty
Kevin Ross
Dale Carter
Albert Lewis

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After living through the Bill Kenney and Tod Blackledge years, and some embarrassingly bad teams, DT made me enjoy watching my Chiefs again.

While KC has has plenty of VERY good players on that side of the ball. Only one had the ability to disrupt the opponent so much that they has to gameplan around him. And that would be the none other than Derrick Vincent Thomas.

1. Derrick Thomas
2. Buck Buchanan
3. Willie Lanier
4. Bobby Bell
5. Emmitt Thomas
6. Deron Cherry
7. Chris Jones
8. Neil Smith
9. Derrick Johnson
10. Dan Saleaumua