Encouraging news on defense

[RunKC]

This was pretty cool to see. This staff on the defensive side of the ball is grinding man. You could see it. https://t.co/MNlrc7W5tW

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) May 24, 2019

Idk if Spags is gonna work out, but I’m really happy that him and the staff are working with these guys a ton on 1v1 fundamentals.

It feels like a huge part of our problem on defense last year was confusion, scheme design and players not doing basic things well.

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Idk if Spags is gonna work out, but I’m really happy that him and the staff are working with these guys a ton on 1v1 fundamentals.

It feels like a huge part of our problem on defense last year was confusion, scheme design and players not doing basic things well.

Not trying to nitpick, but 1v1 fundamentals really doesn't address scheme confusion, no? This is the NFL - fundamentals like that by the DC himself shouldn't be necessary? I dunno. Maybe they are just wanting to start from scratch and build a rapport with each guy since there are so many new faces, coaches, schemes. Not saying it's wrong, I honestly don't have the expertise to say. It's just good to hear football talk.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Fansy the Famous Bard

Not trying to nitpick, but 1v1 fundamentals really doesn't address scheme confusion, no? This is the NFL - fundamentals like that by the DC himself shouldn't be necessary? I dunno. Maybe they are just wanting to start from scratch and build a rapport with each guy since there are so many new faces, coaches, schemes. Not saying it's wrong, I honestly don't have the expertise to say. It's just good to hear football talk.

Not only do we have guys who've forgotten what fundamentals are. We're going to be asking our players to do entirely different things. Stunting, delayed blitzes, etc. Our defense needs boot camp. Hopefully the fans will be patient. I think spags scheme usually takes time to get it right because it relies so much on timing and coordination. But what good are those things if our players can't even execute the basics.

Also, what I'm most excited about is the impact spags has had on DB's. His track record as a DC has been inconsistent. But his track record with DB's is outstanding.

[Wallcrawler]

Letting each man know that despite massive rule changes in the league, YES it is legal to use both of your arms when tackling.

[Coogs]

Not sure if this is a good place to put this, but over on https://www.chiefs.com/ there are a couple of press conferences from yesterday, one from Frank Clark and one from Darron Lee, that were pretty good listens.

[ChiefGator]

Originally Posted by Coogs

Not sure if this is a good place to put this, but over on https://www.chiefs.com/ there are a couple of press conferences from yesterday, one from Frank Clark and one from Darron Lee, that were pretty good listens.

Yep.. and one with Sammy as well.

[Eleazar]

I saw some of those clips, hopefully this will represent a massive improvement. I don't know how it couldn't

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

Letting each man know that despite massive rule changes in the league, YES it is legal to use both of your arms when tackling.

Did Ron Parker know he was even allowed to use 1 arm to tackle?

[Oxford]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

Did Ron Parker know he was even allowed to use 1 arm to tackle?

He was a master at the "chest-bump" tackle method

[oldman]

Originally Posted by Fansy the Famous Bard

Not trying to nitpick, but 1v1 fundamentals really doesn't address scheme confusion, no? This is the NFL - fundamentals like that by the DC himself shouldn't be necessary?

There are 2 parts to your question. First, fundamentals. Good grief, we were lousy at them last year. Whiffed tackles, improper footwork, and just wrong first moves were rampant. If it takes the DC to show someone how to tackle, so be it. The 2nd question, scheme confusion, may be like a 3rd grade play - you stand here and run there. It may take the DC, all the staff, and a few bystanders on the street to babysit that many players.

[kcclone]

Originally Posted by Fansy the Famous Bard

Not trying to nitpick, but 1v1 fundamentals really doesn't address scheme confusion, no? This is the NFL - fundamentals like that by the DC himself shouldn't be necessary? I dunno. Maybe they are just wanting to start from scratch and build a rapport with each guy since there are so many new faces, coaches, schemes. Not saying it's wrong, I honestly don't have the expertise to say. It's just good to hear football talk.

They've only had these guys for a few days. The scheme will be a rolling process. As for fundamentals, not all coaches are created equally at identifying and communicating a technique. Not saying Sutton didn't know fundamentals, but he may not have been actively coaching them. If Spags sees something he wants a player to do differently, I am glad that he's taking the time to communicate it.

Also, a switch to the 4-3 will require some different fundamentals. For instance, the DL is now playing a single gap vs trying to play 2 gaps like in a 3-4. The LB's will have some different roles as well. Our DB's obviously needed some fundamental improvement related to what they can get away with in terms of physical contact. Some of our guys are switching positions.... Speaks to DT vs OLB.

[scho63]

So once again we are the top ranked defense in practice!

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by Oxford

He was a master at the "chest-bump" tackle method

He was the Venus de Milo of tackling

[Flying High D]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

He was the Venus de Milo of tackling

He looked like Gonorrhea when tackling.

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by Oxford

He was a master at the "chest-bump" tackle method

And the "im gonna try to cut him off until he hopefully runs out of bounds and maybe wont even have to make any contact but if i do then **** it let him pass" method. Made famous by kendrick lewis.