The Facts: The veteran leadership Maclin provided in his first season with the Chiefs isn't something that's easily quantifiable, but it's palpable when watching how he carries himself and how the younger players on the roster look to him for guidance. This past offseason, when many of his teammates retreated to their offseason homes to do training on their own or with those they've trained with before, Maclin decided it was best for him to stay in Kansas City. Maclin knew that soon-to-be third-year player Albert Wilson had planned on being in Kansas City as well, so they'd be working out together, but he made sure that another one of the promising young receivers on the roster also had this opportunity. Maclin called Conley, last year's third-round pick. "He gave me a flight number and a time and told me to get on this flight. 'You're coming back to KC.' "I booked the flight and I came back," Conley said. "I began working out with Jeremy at the beginning of March and stayed at his house."

Diehards Line:Conley finished his rookie season with 17 receptions for 199 yards and a touchdown, which isn’t necessarily something to write home about, but when called upon in the biggest of situations, Conley delivered. In Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Maclin was ruled out with a concussion just two hours before kickoff. With the Chiefs having lost five straight and in a must-win situation, Conley stepped up and delivered a 6-catch, 63-yard performance that included a fourth-quarter touchdown that sealed the victory. It was the beginning of the 11-game winning streak for the Chiefs. Now, months later, Conley is living with Maclin and learning from one of the best in the game on how to prepare for an upcoming season as a professional.