One of the most significant and consistent weaknesses of the Kansas City Chiefs defense has been the play of its linebackers. Ever since Derrick Johnson started to decline, the organization has struggled to find the right fit for the positions.
In 2018, the Chiefs defense had plenty of deficiencies that seemed to disguise some of the problems at the second level. But in 2019 — as the safeties significantly improved, the cornerbacks got a little better and the defensive line became more consistent — it’s been evident that the Chiefs defense is weakest at linebacker.