Former Chicago Bears guard took a year off in "retirement" before with the Kansas City Chiefs this week. The three-time Pro Bowler said the season off helped him regain his vigor."It was a tremendous opportunity for me to regain physical, mental and emotional composure," Long said of last year, . "I played a lot of golf, spent a lot of time with Jaromir Jagr Jersey my fiance and got to see my nephews, which was something I didn't get to do a lot while I was playing."After starting his career with back-to-back-to-back Pro Bowls, Long dealt with injuries for his final four seasons in Chicago. He played just four games in 2019 before taking a sabbatical. The 32-year-old said he spent Riley Sutter Jersey the season getting healthy and bulking back up."It's the renai sance year for me, the rebirth," Long said. "I understand what it takes to play in this game and be dominant. I've been 'Rocky IV'-ing it, man, just locking Alexander Alexeyev Jersey myself in that cabin and getting after it."If healthy and back in form, Long can provide a significant upgrade to the Chiefs offensive line. Along with newly signed and the expected return of , K.C. has a potential surplus of capable players at guard. Questions remain at center and tackle. The Chiefs cut veterans and , both dealing with injuries. The Chiefs re-signed tackle , who could be Dennis Maruk Jersey the answer on the right side.Long played the majority of his first seven NFL seasons at guard but also spent time at offensive tackle. With the Chiefs' line still unsettled, Long could be an option to plug in multiple spots."One thing I can Kody Clark Jersey tell you with conviction is I've never played center," Long said, laughing. "I'm left-handed. I don't know many left-handed centers, but I'm open to learning anything. I've yet to meet all the guys in the offensive line room, and I'm so looking forward to doing that and finding my place in there. I just want to help bring an edge every day."