The careers of most NFL players don’t have substantial longevity for various reasons. The common factor is the game plan and fitting into the team’s system, as the Kansas City Chiefs, like many other teams, seek players who can adjust efficiently.
Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. recently sat down with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, courtesy of Charmin Ultra Soft Smooth Tear, to discuss his career impact as a deep threat in the offense and appreciation for the Kansas City community.
“Yeah, I mean, it’s pretty easy when the Hall of Fame quarterbacks (Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes) are throwing you the ball,” Valdes-Scantling explained. “But, you know, I said, I have a unique skill set where I’m six-five and can also run really well. And that’s a massive problem for a lot of a lot of defenses. And then obviously, we have quarterbacks like I’ve had, and other talents, like Davante (Adams), or Travis (Kelce) next to me.
“We can all work hand in hand together, so that I can spread the defense out and, let those guys catch the passes underneath. And then if they decide to come up and try to stop those guys, from catching the passes underneath. I can get behind the defense. I’ve been able to make the most of that throughout my six years.”
The veteran receiver and leader of the group for the Chiefs has stepped up off the field as well. He has embraced the Kansas City community after one season on the team with charitable events.
“It’s been great. This community is super supportive, man. I have my first annual softball game, and we saw that stadium out, you know; I wasn’t expecting that for a first-time event,” Valdes-Scantling said. “Having a teammate there to support me and then having all those great fans to be there, and I did an appearance down in Wichita, which is about three hours away from Kansas City, for the basketball game, and we feel that right now, too. They were there just for me, and so it’s just been crazy to see the support these fans show us players. That’s why we want to give it back as much as we can, so anytime I’m out, I try to take pictures with people or whatever I can to show my gratitude for this community.”
Marquez Valdes-Scantling signing autographs before his charity softball event tonight at Legends Field. pic.twitter.com/4oOBEKq3Pl
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) June 9, 2023
Valdes-Scantling’s softball game and appearance at the Wichita Sky Kings semipro basketball game during the offseason provided many to see the Super Bowl champion as he stayed and signed autographs for fans.