Conner entered last season in an ambiguous role, battling with Jordan Hicks for playing time at safety while also serving as the team's part-time slot corner. He decisively won the competition over Hicks, and he went on to log a career-high 1,020 defensive snaps, which led to 117 tackles. Those surface stats are misleading, however, as Conner struggled with the increased workload. He suffered a missed-tackle rate of 16.9 percent, one of the highest marks among safeties. He also allowed a passer rating of 114.6 when targeted. The Chiefs loaded up their cornerback room this offseason, and Conner could move exclusively to strong safety while shedding his duties in the slot. Having that singular focus should help lead to better results on the field, and it is also the easier position for him to rack up valuable fantasy stats. There is some danger that Conner will lose playing time if his struggles continue, though the Chiefs haven't shown much interest in increasing Hicks' defensive role.