KANSAS CITY Demarcus Robinson Jersey , Mo. — d by money, and considering he’s making nearly $9 million this season, he’s probably telling the truth when he claims he has everything he needs.Well, he’d better start building a new list of wants.After four years spent scratching at his potential, only to have injuries get in the way, the former first-round draft pick is having a breakout season in a contract year.Ford has three more sacks and forced two fumbles in Sunday’s win over the Broncos, giving him eight sacks for the season — second most in the NFL behind Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.Ford also is tied for the lead in forced fumbles with the Broncos’ Von Miller, J.J. Watt of the Texans and Khalil Mack of the Bears, leaving the Kansas City linebacker in fairly heady company.“I put a lot of work into this game, into my craft,” Ford said. “Money is not the motivator. The game is the motivator http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-mitch-morse-jersey , and the privilege to be able to play at a high level.”That’s because Ford hasn’t been able to do that much of his career.He spent the first two seasons fine-tuning his craft as a backup to Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, two established veterans. Then when he finally got his chance to shine, Ford racked up 10 sacks in nine games before a hamstring injury derailed his 2016 season.He was off to another good start last year before a herniated disk in his back required season-ending surgery after just four games and raised questions about his future in Kansas City.Could he stay healthy? Had he developed enough to warrant a long-term deal?The Chiefs wanted an answer to the first question before dealing with the second, so they used their fifth-year option on his rookie contract.At the time it seemed like a curious decision, given how productive he had been, but so far the big check Ford is earning seems like a bargain.“It’s great to see because he’s worked so hard to be back where he can play and be strong enough to endure a season,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “You’re pulling for him. Those are the guys you pull for. I’m glad he’s having success. Like everyone in the room, we’re glad he’s doing his thing. For the kid, the hours he has spent in the training room getting himself back, I’m happy as can be for him.”Ford had a sack in Week 1 against the Chargers. He had sacks against the 49ers, Broncos and Jaguars Womens Xavier Williams Jersey , too. In fact, he’s had at least one sack in six of the first eight games this season, highlighted by his three-sack performance against the Broncos’ Case Keenum last weekend.“He’s different. He has that advantage to him. Guys off the jump are scared of him,” fellow Chiefs linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon said. “They are always jumping back, trying to run with him. Guys assume I’m slow, so sometimes I can get them. Dee is just different.”Even more important has been that he’s stayed on the field.Ford left the game against San Francisco with a groin injury, and an MRI taken the next day revealed a minor strain. But while anxious Kansas City fans spent the week wondering whether Ford had sustained yet another long-term injury, he was back on the field the next week in Denver.Now, whether it’s motivation or not, Ford is lining himself up for a hefty payday.Mack set the pass-rush market last offseason when the Bears gave him a $141 million contract that included $60 million guaranteed. Miller and Houston also signed contracts potentially worth nine figures, though their guarantees are far less.Or Tyrann Mathieu Jersey , the Chiefs could franchise Ford and pay him roughly $17 million for next season rather than fork over that kind of long-term money.Regardless, it figures to be an expensive check should Kansas City decide to write one.NOTES: Strong safety Eric Berry (heel), center Mitch Morse (concussion) and LBs Anthony Hitchens (ribs) and Frank Zombo (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. … LB Justin Houston (hamstring) and WR Tyreek Hill (groin) returned to practice, though Reid said both were being cautious. … Free safety Daniel Sorensen (broken leg) is making progress after coming off injured reserve but is still not ready for game action. “He came out of last week good,” Reid said, “so we’ll give him a little bit more.”100<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:View from the sidelines: NFL cheerleaders 2018Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports | Raj Mehta The head-coaching career of Marty Mornhinweg can be summed up thusly: He once won the toss in overtime and chose to kick.But if, as Chiefs owner Clark Hunt seems to believe, the overtime proposal that his team made in March gets enough traction to become the law of the land in May (even if only for the postseason), that could become the norm. Or more normal. Or not completely abnormal.MDS pondered the question earlier in the week. Simms and I discussed it on (or PFTOT or #PFTPM, I can never remember at this point).Plenty of factors will go into the decision. Being at home could make it more enticing to choose to kick, since a loud stadium could help force a three-and-out http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-anthony-sherman-jersey , giving the team that kicked off a quick path to a walk-off winner, with the safety net of knowing that a touchdown won’t end the game.Simms suggested that the defense on the first drive could take even more chances, knowing that forcing a turnover will grease the skids to victory and getting burned while blitzing won’t bring about doom.One major factor, if the rule change would apply to both the regular season and the postseason (Hunt said it may be a playoffs-only rule), would be the clock. With only 10 minutes available in regular-season overtime, the receiving team could go full-blown West Coast slow drive clock burn, leaving the kicking team with not nearly enough time to match a first-drive touchdown.That’s one reason why the rule change makes more sense for the postseason only, where it also will make more sense to consider kickoff off after winning the coin toss.