Frank Clark explains leaving Chiefs for Broncos

At this point of Kansas City’s dynasty, playing for them is far more fruitful than playing against them. However, in the case of Frank Clark, he went against the grain this offseason as not only did he sign with a new AFC team after his release from K.C. but he also signed with one within the Chief’s division in the AFC West.

Clark explained his decision to join the Denver Broncos in an appearance on the ‘Undefined’ Podcast with Josina Anderson. He said Denver made too much sense in his mind considering where he thinks they can be in the near future, especially with him now in the fold.

“You can say what you want about their record. But if you know football? If you understand it? That’s the type of team that can turn it around in a heartbeat,” Clark said. “I’ve seen it and I know it. They just need to add a few pieces to get the job done. And I feel like they’re doing the right thing adding me.”

Clark will be entering his ninth NFL season when he takes the field in Mile High later this year. That comes after four years with the Seattle Seahawks and four with Kansas City.

Over the span, Clark has recorded 264 tackles and 59.5 sacks in 120 games. He has also forced 14 fumbles, with seven recoveries of his own, along with 13 pass deflections and two interceptions.

During his near half decade with the Chiefs, Clark went to four AFC Championship games, made three Super Bowls, and helped the franchise to win a pair of Lombardi Trophies. That’s why, although he’s with Denver these days, he made sure to show some love to his old team now turned divisional rival.

“I enjoyed my time in K.C.. I enjoyed the relationship, like I said, that I built with everybody,” said Clark. “There’s no hard feelings toward nobody in that building. But it was just time to move on. Time for new beginnings.”

The prospect of guarding Patrick Mahomes is far more difficult than having to play defense for the team that has him. Still, considering Denver is 0-11 all-time versus Mahomes, Clark is a very welcome addition as the Broncos try to bounce back in the AFC West in 2023.