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ShowtimeSBMVP · 01-23-2019, 09:33 AM

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

**RollChiefsRoll** · 01-23-2019, 10:33 AM

Is he going to stand on the sidelines with his thumb up his ass like Bob did?

FloridaMan88 · 01-23-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Pest

It's pretty much who I thought it would be.

As much as I wanted him to....Andy wasn't turning over the defense to a young guy with no experience as a DC.

Am I excited? Meh...not really. Is it better than Sutton? Yes.

Maybe now we'll shit can this stupid 3-4 and be aggressive.

If Andy wants an experienced DC, I'd rather have John Fox or Rex Ryan than Spags.

I am still holding out hope for a Kris Richard miracle... ironically he would be the exact type of innovative/young and upcoming coach that Andy usually chooses for his OC/QB coach hires.

He should apply that same strategy towards hiring a new DC.

**The Franchise** · 01-23-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Some won't like this aspect, but I'm just satisfied they are getting away from the 34. It's just so damn hard to find players for it

This is my silver lining. I think a switch to the 4-3 is going to help out KPass and Speaks immensely. Speaks actually looked halfways decent rushing with his hand in the dirt.

Chris Meck · 01-23-2019, 10:34 AM

Y'all just wait. It's gonna be fine. His '16 defense was very good, the '17 had crucial injuries and the offense cratered too. New Orleans he was ****ed with bounty-gate. St. Louis was an organizational mess at the time.

And I'm a fan of moving away from a 3-4 where you have 260 lb. linebackers trying to cover running backs.

It's good. It'll be fine, and I'll bet they're middle of the pack next year, which should be plenty good enough.

**dannybcaitlyn** · 01-23-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Spags shut down Tom Brady in the Super Bowl.

Good enough for me.

They just about wore leather helmets back then! You should take a look at his recent resume with today’s offenses. No thanks.

Mecca · 01-23-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Some won't like this aspect, but I'm just satisfied they are getting away from the 34. It's just so damn hard to find players for it

Several of us have said for awhile it was time to move on from that D.

O.city · 01-23-2019, 10:34 AM

Did you guys really think he was going to go out of his comfort zone to hire someone?

It's Andy Reid we're talking about here.

Sassy Squatch · 01-23-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Some won't like this aspect, but I'm just satisfied they are getting away from the 34. It's just so damn hard to find players for it

That's the only thing I like about this hire.

Best22 · 01-23-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by staylor26

Wilks was my guy for sure. Sucks the Colts couldn’t end Sutton one week earlier but getting the monkey off our back was probably more important.

Beating the Colts was the biggest and best moment of the season and it will carry over to next year

Also 1-1 in the playoffs is very important to Mahomes from an experience stand point

staylor26 · 01-23-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Some won't like this aspect, but I'm just satisfied they are getting away from the 34. It's just so damn hard to find players for it

Agreed. I think several of our guys will benefit from that alone.

FAX · 01-23-2019, 10:35 AM

I have a thought ...

Maybe a blitz-heavy, sizzle-type defense is good. If it works, we get off the field. If it fails, the enemy scores and we get off the field. Either way, we get off the field.

We all know that the secret to success for the Chiefs has to do with the number of possessions our offense gets during a game. More possessions means more points. More points means more pressure on the enemy which means more dropbacks and more blitzes. It's like a snake eating its own tail.

Our offense is the business end of the snake.

FAX

Mecca · 01-23-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

If Andy wants an experienced DC, I'd rather have John Fox or Rex Ryan than Spags.

I am still holding out hope for a Kris Richard miracle... ironically he would be the exact type of innovative/young and upcoming hire that Andy usually makes for his OC/QB coach hires.

He should apply that same strategy towards hiring a new DC.

I don't think Ryan and Andy would be a good mix...Reid is subdued and never says shit while Rex talks shit to the media.

O.city · 01-23-2019, 10:36 AM

So with the current players under contract, they'll need another LBer to play there in the middle and a pass rusher or two.

KDB · 01-23-2019, 10:36 AM

Yeah. Not sure this is an upgrade.

Andy, oh Andy.. Sigh.

Dr. Yu Weed Tard · 01-23-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dannybcaitlyn

They just about wore leather helmets back then! You should take a look at his recent resume with today’s offenses. No thanks.

Yeah the new short passes games have torn him a Spagnuholo.

01-23-2019, 09:33 AM
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs ShowtimeSBMVP's Avatar Join Date: Feb 2009	Spagnuolo hired as DC 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 Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 01-24-2019 at 04:34 PM..
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 FAX's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee	I have a thought ... Maybe a blitz-heavy, sizzle-type defense is good. If it works, we get off the field. If it fails, the enemy scores and we get off the field. Either way, we get off the field. We all know that the secret to success for the Chiefs has to do with the number of possessions our offense gets during a game. More possessions means more points. More points means more pressure on the enemy which means more dropbacks and more blitzes. It's like a snake eating its own tail. Our offense is the business end of the snake. FAX
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