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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, Deion Sanders top star-studded 2025 NFL head coach candidate list

Two teams, the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, have already fired their head coaches, and they surely won’t be the last teams to make a change at the top. Perhaps teams will look at Dan Quinn’s early success with the Washington Commanders and think Spagnuolo could be a comparable example as a second-time head coach who would inject …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs’ defense, run game powers win over 49ers to remain undefeated: Key takeaways

New York Times

By Nate Taylor, Matt Barrows and Cale Clinton The rematch of Super Bowl LVIII ended the same as it did in February, with the Kansas City Chiefs securing a commanding 28-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Three different Chiefs defenders hauled in interceptions, the first three-interception game for Kansas City since Week 4 of 2020. Kittle’s six receptions for …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs coach Steve Spagnuolo reveals Kansas City's reaction to Travis Kelce criticism amid Taylor Swift romance

Daily Mail

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has weighed in on the backlash Travis Kelce has suffered this season. Steve Spagnuolo has weighed in on the backlash Travis Kelce has suffered this season "We don't worry about Travis. Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo shares his reaction when people were saying Travis Kelce wasn't… pic.twitter.com/ZUkBTjMfYQ — Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside the rise of Leo Chenal, the Chiefs’ most underrated defensive player

New York Times

— The day was April 30, 2022, a sunny afternoon on which the Chiefs held a party inside Arrowhead Stadium for their season ticket holders on the final day of the NFL Draft. “It’s just an honor to be in that position and have more stress on your shoulders because it means trust you.” GO DEEPER How the Chiefs defense …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Why the Chiefs’ defense, despite success, has struggled to cover one position

New York Times

— Through three games, the Chiefs’ defense has accomplished plenty of positive results. If we can do that, I don’t think it would look nearly as bad as it comes out right now.” GO DEEPER No, the Chiefs don't have a Travis Kelce problem One of the most eye-popping statistics for the Chiefs this season is that they’ve allowed their …

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5 months ago

Sizing up Chiefs’ cornerback competition — the lone position battle in camp

New York Times

— Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo doesn’t know the answer yet — and in some ways, that’s the fun part. The lone true position battle in Kansas City Chiefs training camp — and no, it’s not at left tackle — is for the second cornerback job, the player opposite All-Pro Trent McDuffie. We’ve just got to find out which one surfaces.” …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs looking for cornerback depth options at training camp

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs know what they have with their No. “We certainly miss LJ, but somebody’s got to step up there and take that,” Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said. “It’s good for the young guys to get some reps in there,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “It’s a lot of guys mixing in there, but somebody’s got …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs sign defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to a contract extension

Associated Press

— Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has received a contract extension less than a week after earning his fourth Super Bowl ring. The Chiefs announced Spagnuolo’s extension on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday before the parade celebrating their latest Super Bowl title. Spagnuolo, 64, has been Kansas City’s defensive coordinator since 2019, and the Chiefs have …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Patrick Mahomes does it again: Super Bowl MVP leads Chiefs to thrilling OT win

New York Times

LAS VEGAS — Several men wearing red Kansas City Chiefs jerseys began crying. Mahomes’ final pass, an easy 3-yard, walk-off touchdown to Hardman, who was wide open in the corner of the end zone, finished the longest season in the Chiefs’ 64-year history with an unforgettable 25-22 comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime in front of 61,629 …

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11 months ago

How a trio of free-agent defenders helped the Chiefs get back to the Super Bowl

New York Times

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. Reid shared with Tranquill a six-word phrase: “see Red and think Super Bowls.” “To look back on that text from Coach Reid, it’s something to laugh about, but it’s crazy,” Tranquill said, smiling. Brett Veach is one of the best at doing that.” Omenihu, Edwards and Tranquill combined …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 expert picks, odds: Early predictions mostly with Kansas City

New York Times

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII kicks off from Allegiant Stadium at 6:30 p.m. San Francisco is slightly favored, but expect this line to fluctuate as we get closer to the game. He set a new record for career playoff receptions while adding to his touchdown total in …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in the Ravens-Chiefs AFC Championship Game

New York Times

Update: The Chiefs beat the Ravens 17-10 to earn a trip to the Super Bowl. Though Lamar Jackson has made some legitimate improvements as a passer this season under Monken, who has used a lot more 11 personnel, I’d expect the Ravens offense to look more like it did under former coordinator Greg Roman and try to run the ball …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Chiefs’ winning formula is to surround their immense star power with draft steals

Associated Press

— The Kansas City Chiefs had not even made it through two plays against Buffalo in the divisional round of the playoffs when Mike Edwards, already playing in place of injured safety Bryan Cook, clashed helmets with Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs and had to leave their game with a concussion. But in the latest example of how they’ve struck …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How Antonio Pierce went from undrafted player to Super Bowl champ to Raiders interim coach

New York Times

Antonio Pierce’s former coaches all made sure to tune in and watch the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday — because they all knew what he was going to do. “When you’ve been a player, you can see through the eyes of the players you’re coaching and you know how they feel because you’ve felt that before,” Edwards said. “Everyone respects …

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1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Week 9 best and worst coaching decisions: Chiefs’ Spagnuolo takes it to Dolphins

New York Times

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Yeah, they beat the Giants’ third-string quarterback, but the offense scored more than 20 points for the first time this season against one of the better pass defenses in the league. GO DEEPER Chiefs defense steals the show — and the ball — from …

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1 year, 3 months ago

What Steve Spagnuolo is doing to get most out of ‘young and hungry’ Chiefs defense

New York Times

— As a group, the Kansas City Chiefs defenders know their job is not always finished after a successful stop on third down — especially when the opposing offense has the ball past midfield. In the Chiefs’ 17-9 win, the team’s last two defensive snaps featured dime personnel, the six defensive backs featuring three cornerbacks and three safeties. It's mostly …

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1 year, 3 months ago

NFL’s best and worst Week 2 coaching decisions: Luke Getsy hinders Justin Fields

New York Times

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Steve Spagnuolo re-establishes why he’s one of the best defensive coordinators in the league, while Luke Getsy shows why he’s one of the worst offensive coordinators in the league. Steve Spagnuolo taking away Calvin Ridley Belichick gets praise for taking away an opponent’s best …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs in jeopardy of starting the season without Chris Jones as talks slow

New York Times

— A single tweet changed the conversation. That’s how it works.” #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Chris Jones earlier today. https://t.co/0X6TDRh5iU — Joel Corry August 23, 2023 In the past two days, Mahomes and defensive end Mike Danna have stressed that Jones’ holdout has not created friction inside the Chiefs’ locker room. Whenever he does …

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1 year, 11 months ago

One last rush? Chris Jones, Frank Clark hope to push Chiefs to Super Bowl glory again

New York Times

His announcement was meant to serve as a warning. “We’re eager to get after it,” Jones said of his relationship with Clark, who missed the first meeting between the teams in Week 10 while serving a suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. “When you have a work ethic like him, you’re going to continue to get better,” Clark …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Facing Josh Allen and Bills’ potent WRs, young Chiefs DBs get biggest test yet

New York Times

— Just minutes after Monday’s prime-time game, a classic rivalry matchup in which the Chiefs rallied to beat the Las Vegas Raiders by just one point, safety Juan Thornhill was eager to share his initial thoughts about the next opponent on the team’s schedule: the Buffalo Bills. They kind of exposed our defense and made us look pretty bad, so …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Three reasons the Chiefs will reach the Super Bowl again … and two reasons why they won’t

New York Times

Everyone loves a good “will they or won’t they?” storyline. how each quarterback performed when they were expected to pass during the 2021 season pic.twitter.com/rqWb03rRBK — Tej Seth January 10, 2022 When Mahomes and the Chiefs are in “obvious passing downs,” defined as situations when the chance of passing historically has been 70 percent or higher, they’ve moved the ball …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Chiefs’ surging defense, winning streak has been powered by a rejuvenated Frank Clark

New York Times

— Steve Spagnuolo doesn’t remember the exact day. It wasn’t showing up in the stats, but it was helping us.” A month later, during the Chiefs’ four-game winning streak, Clark’s statistics matched his impressive performances. As part of a healthier and thriving defensive line — including defensive end Melvin Ingram and defensive tackles Chris Jones and Jarran Reed — Clark …

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4 years ago

Chiefs’ possible playoff opponents, biggest offseason need, who returns: Mailbag

New York Times

— Months before the Chiefs’ 2020 season even began, everyone in the organization knew their most important month would be January, when they made their expected return to the NFL postseason. The next month will determine the success of the Chiefs’ season, whether the team can reach the Super Bowl to become the league’s first repeat champion since 2004. One …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Chiefs film review: Coaches Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo put on a clinic Monday

New York Times

At the NFL level, coaching is at the same time overrated and underrated in its importance. Remember when Chiefs head coach Andy Reid “couldn’t win the big one,” as if former Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford lining up offsides was his fault? The Chiefs’ pre-snap look gives the appearance that Jackson’s favorite target, tight end Mark Andrews, will have room to …

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Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, Deion Sanders top star-studded 2025 NFL head coach candidate list

Chiefs’ defense, run game powers win over 49ers to remain undefeated: Key takeaways

Chiefs coach Steve Spagnuolo reveals Kansas City's reaction to Travis Kelce criticism amid Taylor Swift romance

Inside the rise of Leo Chenal, the Chiefs’ most underrated defensive player

Why the Chiefs’ defense, despite success, has struggled to cover one position

Sizing up Chiefs’ cornerback competition — the lone position battle in camp

Chiefs looking for cornerback depth options at training camp

Chiefs sign defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to a contract extension

Patrick Mahomes does it again: Super Bowl MVP leads Chiefs to thrilling OT win

How a trio of free-agent defenders helped the Chiefs get back to the Super Bowl

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 expert picks, odds: Early predictions mostly with Kansas City

NFL playoffs: Key matchups to watch in the Ravens-Chiefs AFC Championship Game

The Chiefs’ winning formula is to surround their immense star power with draft steals

How Antonio Pierce went from undrafted player to Super Bowl champ to Raiders interim coach

NFL Week 9 best and worst coaching decisions: Chiefs’ Spagnuolo takes it to Dolphins

What Steve Spagnuolo is doing to get most out of ‘young and hungry’ Chiefs defense

NFL’s best and worst Week 2 coaching decisions: Luke Getsy hinders Justin Fields

Chiefs in jeopardy of starting the season without Chris Jones as talks slow

One last rush? Chris Jones, Frank Clark hope to push Chiefs to Super Bowl glory again

Facing Josh Allen and Bills’ potent WRs, young Chiefs DBs get biggest test yet

Three reasons the Chiefs will reach the Super Bowl again … and two reasons why they won’t

Chiefs’ surging defense, winning streak has been powered by a rejuvenated Frank Clark

Chiefs’ possible playoff opponents, biggest offseason need, who returns: Mailbag

Chiefs film review: Coaches Andy Reid and Steve Spagnuolo put on a clinic Monday