Last offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs decided to make several changes on the defensive side of the ball. Coupled with new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and position coaches, the Chiefs brought in vital pieces through free agency and the draft. Bob Sutton’s passive approach scheme hampered Kansas City against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. The organization moved on for a more aggressive approach in system and personnel.
Spagnuolo brought aggressiveness to the Chiefs’ defense that had been missing for some time. Moving players around to disguise coverages and blitz packages saw massive dividends.