Another day and practice without Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones came and went on Monday, as the team as a whole eyes the Thursday night NFL season-opener against the Detroit Lions.
New information on the contract situation emerged as the weekend began, but at this point, it seems as though reality has set in for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s unit. The defense now knows with near certainty that the All-Pro defensive tackle will not be in the lineup for the first game.
“This is what we really firmly believe: if we play as a unit — I mean, 60, 65, 70 plays as a unit — not guys trying to do their own thing,” began Spagnuolo, “if guys do what they’re capable of doing, we can play good defense.