Looks like Spagnuolo [favorite for] DC

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Former Giants’ DC and HC Steve Spagnuolo has emerged as the favorite to replace Bob Sutton as the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator, per sources.

Spagnuolo and Andy Reid worked together in Philadelphia, share the same agent and have a mutual respect for each other’s work.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 23, 2019

The #Chiefs are hiring Steve Spagnuolo as their new defensive coordinator, sources say. The former #Giants DC and interim HC/#Rams HC began his NFL coaching career as an #Eagles assistant under Andy Reid. Now rejoins Big Red in KC.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 24, 2019

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Marty says this is as good as done.

Hey gang'in it - huh?

[wazu]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Just got off the phone with Steve Spagnuolo. He tells me that “out of respect for everyone” he is not commenting about the #Chiefs DC vacancy at this time. Also, said he doesn’t answer #’s he doesn’t know. He picked up my call from an 816 area code. Take that for what you will.

— Ryan Witkowski (@RyanWitkowski) January 23, 2019

Boom.

Me, doing wishful thinking: "Well he doesn't have any Chiefs phone numbers so he's answering anything 816."

[keg in kc]

Hey, the 4-3 under is back! Just like...wait for it...wait for it...GREG ROBINSON!!!!

Maybe we'll get REALLY lucky and see some 3-3-5! Or even some 2-3-6!

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Mack Wilson I would think is on the radar.

Both Wilson and White operate in primarily 3-4 defenses in college. That's not to say they CAN'T make the transition to pure 4-3 backers; White in particular seems capable of doing pretty much anything you'd need him to do. But Wilson strikes me as a little on the smallish side to be able to truly excel in a 4-3. He might have issues similar to what DJ experienced when he first came into the league.

White is simply a prototype middle linebacker whereas Wilson is more of a supercharged DoD to my eyes. Maybe you make him a Will? I think that's where Hitchens has had his most success in a 4-3 in the past but I don't really recall.

It's just damn deep into the weeds at that point.

[gold_and_red]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Just got off the phone with Steve Spagnuolo. He tells me that “out of respect for everyone” he is not commenting about the #Chiefs DC vacancy at this time. Also, said he doesn’t answer #’s he doesn’t know. He picked up my call from an 816 area code. Take that for what you will.

— Ryan Witkowski (@RyanWitkowski) January 23, 2019

Boom.

I bet Spagnuolo thought that number was KC's FO calling him to discuss the contract, that is why he picked it up .

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

I've been thinking a lot about Andy's comment about inside pressure as well. I think moving to a 4-3 was a forgone conclusion. 3-4 linemen are traditionally space eating run stuffers. If Andy wants to get at QB's from the A and B gaps, 4-3 and 4-3 under fronts are the way to do it.

I was always surprised Andy stuck with Sutton at a time when the guy who helped make him, Jim Johnson, was starting to see a lot of his concepts popularized again.

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

Hey, the 4-3 under is back! Just like...wait for it...wait for it...GREG ROBINSON!!!!

Maybe we'll get REALLY lucky and see some 3-3-5! Or even some 2-3-6!

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Both Wilson and White operate in primarily 3-4 defenses in college. That's not to say they CAN'T make the transition to pure 4-3 backers; White in particular seems capable of doing pretty much anything you'd need him to do. But Wilson strikes me as a little on the smallish side to be able to truly excel in a 4-3. He might have issues similar to what DJ experienced when he first came into the league.

White is simply a prototype middle linebacker whereas Wilson is more of a supercharged DoD to my eyes. Maybe you make him a Will? I think that's where Hitchens has had his most success in a 4-3 in the past but I don't really recall.

It's just damn deep into the weeds at that point.

Wilson's 238 lbs. That's fine for a 4-3 LB. he's 33 lbs. up on DoD according to Wiki. I think DoD played a more than 205 this year, though.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Both Wilson and White operate in primarily 3-4 defenses in college. That's not to say they CAN'T make the transition to pure 4-3 backers; White in particular seems capable of doing pretty much anything you'd need him to do. But Wilson strikes me as a little on the smallish side to be able to truly excel in a 4-3. He might have issues similar to what DJ experienced when he first came into the league.

White is simply a prototype middle linebacker whereas Wilson is more of a supercharged DoD to my eyes. Maybe you make him a Will? I think that's where Hitchens has had his most success in a 4-3 in the past but I don't really recall.

It's just damn deep into the weeds at that point.

What about Germaine Pratt?

[Bowser]

I want to believe this -

Originally Posted by MAHOMO 4 LIFE!

He plays a blitz-heavy 4-3 under front and has done some work at all levels of the defense (DL coach, Secondary Coach with the Ravens). He's about as anti-Bob as you can get.

Regarding how "good" he is, wait and see for KC. There are worse hires out there. https://t.co/UwIY7lVUWA

— Craig Stout (@barleyhop) January 23, 2019

But I'm feeling a whole lot of this -

Originally Posted by keg in kc

How unsurprising and uninspiring.

I guess if it really is imminent, I'll just comfort myself knowing it's not Sutton and it's a fresh start. I have my doubts about transitioning to a 4-3 under with this personnel, but we'll see. Would have really, really like Mike MacDonald.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Both Wilson and White operate in primarily 3-4 defenses in college. That's not to say they CAN'T make the transition to pure 4-3 backers; White in particular seems capable of doing pretty much anything you'd need him to do. But Wilson strikes me as a little on the smallish side to be able to truly excel in a 4-3. He might have issues similar to what DJ experienced when he first came into the league.

White is simply a prototype middle linebacker whereas Wilson is more of a supercharged DoD to my eyes. Maybe you make him a Will? I think that's where Hitchens has had his most success in a 4-3 in the past but I don't really recall.

It's just damn deep into the weeds at that point.

If the Jags are gonna blow the D up, wouldn't you have to call about one of the DL or LB's?

Maybe Myles Jack or Malik or Calais Campbell

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Chris Meck

Wilson's 238 lbs. That's fine for a 4-3 LB. he's 33 lbs. up on DoD according to Wiki. I think DoD played a more than 205 this year, though.

I had seen it suggested that he was playing more in the 225-230 range but ultimately the combine will tell the tale there.

I refer back to White who is said to have a playing weight around 250-255 and gets that weight humming in the 4.5 flat range. That guy is just an absolute monster.

It's all masturbating 'till they hit the combine but I'm gonna be intrigued by how those 2 compare. As of right this minute, White is a defense-altering prospect to me and Wilson's more of a complementary player.

[smithandrew051]

If nothing else, I think we can just be happy that Reid clearly sees the urgency in winning now. He could’ve given Bob more time, since we went further this year than any other in his time.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I had seen it suggested that he was playing more in the 225-230 range but ultimately the combine will tell the tale there.

I refer back to White who is said to have a playing weight around 250-255 and gets that weight humming in the 4.5 flat range. That guy is just an absolute monster.

It's all masturbating 'till they hit the combine but I'm gonna be intrigued by how those 2 compare. As of right this minute, White is a defense-altering prospect to me and Wilson's more of a complementary player.

Is there any chance White is there late in the first?

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by O.city

Is there any chance White is there late in the first?

Hell no. That dude is going top 10....top 15 at the latest.