The Chiefs’ Transformation: A New Identity Leading to Continued Success in Football
The Kansas City Chiefs cornerback, L’Jarius Sneed, suggested to defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo that he should follow the opponent’s top receiver each week instead of playing both slot and outside coverage. Spagnuolo decided to give it a try, and it paid off. Sneed is part of a Chiefs defense that finished the regular season as the second-fewest points conceded and yards per game. They have invested in young defensive talent through the draft and free agency, and their players have shown versatility. The cornerback’s skills in man-to-man coverage have allowed the team to play 35% man coverage during the regular season, which was the seventh most in the league.
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