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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

Gravedigger · 01-23-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Steve Spag-no-lol Defensive Ranking Averages over 9 Years Coaching

Yards = 20th
Points = 20th
Passing Yards = 19th
Rushing Yards = 20th

Well... we did say we just needed to get to the 15-20 range on Defense and then we'd have a Dynasty.

KCUnited · 01-23-2019, 10:47 AM

Spaglund's

TwistedChief · 01-23-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiderhader

How does one regress from the position of worst?

Allow more points per game than the 2018 version of the team and lose more games as a result.

I agree this defense was terrible. Historically bad. And bringing in almost anyone should be better. But it's not impossible for this defense to regress with the wrong style of coach.

BleedingRed · 01-23-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravedigger

Well... we did say we just needed to get to the 15-20 range on Defense and then we'd have a Dynasty.

We don't have the players he has in NY during 2016, and we do not have Michael Strahan - Osi Umenyiora from 2007

Sorce · 01-23-2019, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by In58men

Nothing is official and everyone is jumping off the cliff

****ing CP

This franchise does like to shoot itself in the dick with a nail gun repeatedly.

Chris Meck · 01-23-2019, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

This is incorrect, Spags Defensive units have some of the lowest Blitz Percentages.

well, I guess the dozen articles breaking down his tendencies, concepts and schemes that I've read this morning are all wrong and you are correct.

kcclone · 01-23-2019, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Steve Spag-no-lol Defensive Ranking Averages over 9 Years Coaching

Yards = 20th
Points = 20th
Passing Yards = 19th
Rushing Yards = 20th

Sadly that's a massive improvement.

IIRC, Bob Sutton's D's basically trended straight down YoY in both points and yards until we were in the 30's.

**TimeForWasp** · 01-23-2019, 10:49 AM

I hope this is Fake News.

**The Franchise** · 01-23-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

We don't have the players he has in NY during 2016, and we do not have Michael Strahan - Osi Umenyiora from 2007

Such world beaters he had in 2016 right?

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Defensive linemen

96 Jay Bromley DT
95 Johnathan Hankins DT
98 Damon Harrison DT
58 Owa Odighizuwa DE
78 Romeo Okwara DE
90 Jason Pierre-Paul DE
99 Robert Thomas DT
54 Olivier Vernon DE
72 Kerry Wynn DE

Linebackers
52 Jonathan Casillas OLB
93 B. J. Goodson MLB
94 Mark Herzlich OLB
59 Devon Kennard OLB
57 Keenan Robinson OLB
91 Kelvin Sheppard MLB
53 Deontae Skinner OLB
97 Ishaq Williams OLB

Defensive backs

33 Andrew Adams FS
24 Eli Apple CB
29 Nat Berhe FS
21 Landon Collins SS
25 Leon Hall CB
20 Janoris Jenkins CB
37 Eric Pinkins SS
41 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB
30 Coty Sensabaugh CB
31 Trevin Wade CB

I mean....look at all of that Hall of Fame talent.

Reerun_KC · 01-23-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedingRed

Steve Spag-no-lol Defensive Ranking Averages over 9 Years Coaching

Yards = 20th
Points = 20th
Passing Yards = 19th
Rushing Yards = 20th

Garbage out / Garbage in

Zero creativity, passion or risk = same results

**wazu** · 01-23-2019, 10:50 AM

Going on record - I hate this hire. Hope I'm wrong.

**chiefforlife** · 01-23-2019, 10:51 AM

I have watched some of the videos on Spags. One thing is very clear, he is a student of the game. He clearly understands what is happening on the field and how best to defend it.
He is aggressive and does not sit back and let the offense dictate.

This is what we have been asking for. No more long sustained drives keeping our Offense off the field.

IF this is the guy, lets give him a chance. The game has changed but he is well suited to change also.
We know he has the attitude we are looking for.

Reerun_KC · 01-23-2019, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Pest

Such world beaters he had in 2016 right?

I mean....look at all of that Hall of Fame talent.

We have the same lack of talent on this D as well... Your point?

Sassy Squatch · 01-23-2019, 10:51 AM

Giants fan on Spagnuolo.

Very much bend don’t break mentality and it felt like we struggled to make stops on 3rd downs and allowed long drives but became shutdown in the red zone.

Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope.

RaidersOftheCellar · 01-23-2019, 10:51 AM

Just hire Rex Ryan, for God's sake. All of his defenses were at least decent, and most were very good.

And he also had some success vs the Patriots. Just go get his ass.

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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TimeForWasp Sprinkle in some Mahomes TimeForWasp's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Butte Montana	I hope this is Fake News.
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chiefforlife Colorado Chief Fan chiefforlife's Avatar Join Date: Feb 2006	I have watched some of the videos on Spags. One thing is very clear, he is a student of the game. He clearly understands what is happening on the field and how best to defend it. He is aggressive and does not sit back and let the offense dictate. This is what we have been asking for. No more long sustained drives keeping our Offense off the field. IF this is the guy, lets give him a chance. The game has changed but he is well suited to change also. We know he has the attitude we are looking for.
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Sassy Squatch The man you could post like. Sassy Squatch's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2010	Giants fan on Spagnuolo. Very much bend don’t break mentality and it felt like we struggled to make stops on 3rd downs and allowed long drives but became shutdown in the red zone. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope.
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RaidersOftheCellar MVP RaidersOftheCellar's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lawrence, KS	Just hire Rex Ryan, for God's sake. All of his defenses were at least decent, and most were very good. And he also had some success vs the Patriots. Just go get his ass.
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