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5 bold predictions for Kansas City Chiefs in 2021

By Rucker Haringey

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Chiefs bold predictions, Frank Clark
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Frank Clark #55 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after a sack against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

3. Frank Clark will notch double-digit sacks

If the Chiefs want their defense to take a big step forward in 2021 they need to do a much better job of pressuring the opposing quarterback. Specifically, they need Clark to step up and be a menace on the outside.

Kansas City is paying him entirely too much money to only produce six sacks as he did a season ago. He lacks the elite burst to dominate opposing tackles, but he does have a nice combination of power and technique from the edge.

Chiefs fans should look for him to have a solid bounceback season after his disappointing 2020 campaign. He’s not going to lead the NFL in sacks, but he should be able to come close to doubling his production.

Set 10 sacks as the proper over/under for the talented defensive end this season. The Chiefs are going to give him plenty of chances to sack opposing passers trying to stay in shootouts with Mahomes. It’s time for Clark to cash more of those opportunities in.

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