Chiefs DB Daniel Sorensen says Tyrann Mathieu helped him become a better player

The stars on the Kansas City Chiefs roster are too bright to miss or disregard, but it’s been the dedicated efforts of role players that have the team one win away from another Super Bowl appearance. The ever-reliable DB Daniel Sorensen gives a gritty performance whenever his number is called, like his forced fumble at the goal line against the Cleveland Browns in the divisional round.

Over the past two seasons, Sorensen’s play has been elevated by a defensive teammate. He gave praise to Tyrann Mathieu during Friday’s press conference, explaining the things that he’s learned from the Chiefs’ defensive leader.

“There’s a lot of things,” said Sorensen. ”Tyrann is a phenomenal defensive player. If I could pick one guy to play every position, it’d be him because he has so many tools available to him. He’s smart; he’s a very cerebral player, he plays with great eyes and instincts and things like that.”

The chemistry between Sorensen and Mathieu has become top-notch over the past two seasons in part because of communication.

“Just practicing with him, I think what he does best is he elevates everybody around him because he communicates,” said Sorensen. “He’s got great preparation and great instincts. He can help you be in the best position; he can make up for guys that make mistakes. I love playing with him and practicing with him.”

The Chiefs face a tough Bills offense in the AFC title game led by quarterback Josh Allen and a prized offseason acquisition at wide receiver in Stefon Diggs. The duo poses a tough matchup for the secondary, but Sorensen and company are confident in slowing them down.

Sorensen had the spotlight on him last week with his crucial forced fumble. He also had the spotlight when the Chiefs last met the Bills in Week 6, recording a game-ending interception on Allen in the fourth quarter. That too has become a staple of his play over the past two years.

It’s clear that these two teammates share the essential passion for winning that will be vital to another Super Bowl run.

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