Tyrann Mathieu says one of his top priorities is to finish his career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

"It's been everything I've asked for," said Mathieu, who joined the Chiefs as a free agent in 2019. "I feel I can play football anywhere, but when you develop relationships with certain people, these people become a part of your life."

Mathieu mentioned his relationships with head coach Andy Reid and three assistants: defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, secondary coach David Merritt, and strength and conditioning coach Barry Rubin.

"All of these men are important to me," Mathieu said. "I can't see me ever walking away from that relationship. I've been through a lot in my life, and so for me, I think, holding on to certain relationships, I think that kind of outweighs any monetary thing, any feeling of emotion I may be dealing with in the moment.

"For me, football comes fairly easy. When you have certain men in your life that are trying to coach the person just as much as they're coaching the player... The mental part of the game is so big for an athlete. If any athlete can find the right mental space, I think all of our games could really go to a new level. Obviously I love football, but I think having certain guys around me, I think it clears my head to focus on just the things that are in front of me.

"Kudos to my coaches for taking the time out to coach the person just as much as the player."