Andy Reid thinks Defense is ready

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018...son-right-now/

By: Wesley Roesch | 21 hours ago

Chiefs coach Andy Reid seems to be much more confident in his defense than the fans are right now.

Many folks believe Kansas City needs to focus on defense in the 2018 draft, filling holes like safety, cornerback and defensive line. It doesn’t appear that Reid agrees.

During Monday’s presser, Reid said that he thinks the Chiefs could step in and play right now. He doesn’t think the Chiefs have many holes to fill in the draft so they can select the best player available instead.


BJ Kissel
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Andy Reid says he believes the #Chiefs are one of the few teams that could step out and play right now. Don't need to fix "holes" in draft. Basically, can take the best player regardless of position.


Terez A. Paylor
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Reid on what the Chiefs learned about their 2017 defensive scheme after self-scouting themselves: "I know how solid the scheme is. We've been a pretty good defensive unit over the years here. So I trust we'll be right back on that and rolling."


Reid on carrying five running backs for the time being: “Let’s have some competition there and see what happens.”

Reid emphasizing he doesn’t believe the #Chiefs have to draft for need after some of the offseason moves made. “Don’t have to force one,” he says.

This is an interesting take but it’s not far off from what I expected from Chiefs brass. The team has clearly been focusing on the offense rather than the defense during free agency. I wouldn’t be shocked to see them add more receivers, tight ends or offensive linemen high in the draft next week.


From a logical standpoint, I’ll have to disagree with Reid about the defense not having holes. Obviously Reid knows way more than I do about football and his team but I don’t feel comfortable with David Amerson at cornerback and Eric Murray/Daniel Sorensen at safety. Those guys have the potential to play well but have all struggled recently.

The return of safety Eric Berry should help the defense turn things around though, as could the possible return of a healthy linebacker
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Ragland and Jones lost weight and ready to kick ass!

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018...ing-offseason/

Several Chiefs defensive players are taking steps to get leaner and faster.

During Monday’s presser, Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones and linebacker Reggie Ragland both said they shed some weight during the offseason.

Jones said he lost 25 pounds, turning fat into muscle, while Ragland dropped 10 pounds in order to improve his coverage.

Tom Martin
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Chris Jones says he’s dropping weight, “turning fat into muscle.” Says he could play more on the outside this year.


Matt Derrick
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Reggie Ragland says he’s dropped about 10 pounds. Trying to take better care of himself so he can be faster in coverage and chasing running backs.

It’s awesome to see some of the Chiefs’ top defensive players work so hard to keep improving their bodies and their game. Jones looks great and his weight loss is very noticeable based on the photos (seen above). Jones dropping some pounds could be the difference-maker when he goes after opposing quarterbacks.

Ragland shedding weight in order to improve his coverage is interesting. Ragland has been known as more of a run-stuffer in the pros but the Chiefs signed linebacker Anthony Hitchens to be their top run defender. Ragland’s weight loss and added speed could mean he’ll see more looks as a coverage linebacker on passing downs

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ALL players showed up for voluntary camp. The Mahomes effect ?

It doesn’t look like there will be a no-show controversy this year for the Chiefs.

The first day of Kansas City’s offseason workouts was Monday, and everyone on the team showed up according to coach Andy Reid. That includes safety Eric Berry and linebacker Justin Houston, two players who didn’t show up to organized team activities last year.


Terez A. Paylor
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Andy Reid says Eric Berry, Travis Kelce and Justin Houston are present for the start of offseason workouts


BJ Kissel
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#Chiefs coach Andy Reid said everyone is here, as well.


Reid added that it was good to have the leaders of the locker room present on the first day. Many agree, as shown last year after several fans and media members were upset that Berry, Houston and former Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters didn’t show up for OTAs. Reid acknowledged several times last year that OTAs were voluntary, although he did seem a bit annoyed when asked about it.

Of course, there’s still a possibility that a player decides to skip OTAs, but considering the backlash last year it seems unlikely. That’s probably a good thing anyway because, like Reid said, the leaders of the locker room need to be there.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Clearly, Veach thinks the CBs were the problem with the defense.

Peters was traded
They tried to trade Nelson
They let Gaines walk
They let Mitchell walk
They let Acker walk

Hard to blitz if the QB can throw it anywhere because the corners can’t cover

I remember watching the Texans and Raiders game thinking this. It was truly awful.

The Chiefs gave up catches for 3 Hail mary’s in Houston. It was a goddamn embarrassment.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Clearly, Veach thinks the CBs were the problem with the defense.

Peters was traded- Decided not to tackle anymore, cost us on dumb penalties.
They tried to trade Nelson - Always hurt.
They let Gaines walk- Ranked last in NFL.
They let Mitchell walk- Never turned for the ball-PI call waiting to happen.
They let Acker walk- All around bad play.

Hard to blitz if the QB can throw it anywhere because the corners can’t cover

That was a terrible group. Our pass interference calls and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties should drop in half this year.

[Shoes]

Not all doom and gloom on the defensive side in my opinion. Excited to see how Kpassagnon progresses as a pass rusher this season, Chiefs have done fairly well in the draft and there is a reason he was taken in the 2nd round as a "project" (Chris Jones was a bit of a project too).

For all the shit Bob Sutton gets on Chiefsplanet the last three seasons points against wise the Chiefs have finished 3rd (2015), 7th (2016), and 15th (2017), and I think we can agree last season was the least talented bunch he coached. This is a make or break season for Sutton but he's shown it in the past.

My concern is if Berry can return and be Berry like- I think him being a leader on the defense is invaluable, but achilles injuries are maybe the most difficult to return from.

[King_Chief_Fan]

Originally Posted by BlackOp

Ready to be the 26th ranked defense...

Vermiel and Robinson years part 2

[Bewbies]

Our defense sucked last year. Of course it's going to be better this year.

We basically had Warfield and Bartee out there all year again.

[hitchief]

Well, if Andy tells us we're good on D, we're good, right? Not so much.

Thank god we picked up an expensive wr in FA. Just the piece of the puzzle this team was missing. I mean, its easy to understand by looking at the O and D stats last year that it was the O that needed to lose its best player and the O that needed a new toy.

Stupid IMO but we shall see. I think its as simple as Andy wanting Pat to succeed and make him look good and doesn't care that the D will suck ass next year. It gives him an excuse with Hunt - the O isn't the problem Clark, its the D, so keep me and get rid of that old rat DC.

[jjchieffan]

Originally Posted by hitchief

Well, if Andy tells us we're good on D, we're good, right? Not so much.

Thank god we picked up an expensive wr in FA. Just the piece of the puzzle this team was missing. I mean, its easy to understand by looking at the O and D stats last year that it was the O that needed to lose its best player and the O that needed a new toy.

Stupid IMO but we shall see. I think its as simple as Andy wanting Pat to succeed and make him look good and doesn't care that the D will suck ass next year. It gives him an excuse with Hunt - the O isn't the problem Clark, its the D, so keep me and get rid of that old rat DC.

I am going to assume that you meant to type D here. Unless you're an Alexsexual. Because Smith and Wilson were the only players we lost on offense and I don't know many that think either of them was our best player. The loss of Peter's, though not the best player on the D either, seems to make more sense. But if Berry comes back healthy, he is our best player on D.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Randallflagg

Exactly. Until Sutton is replaced, this "Defense" will NOT be ready. Nope.

Ran, I railed until my fingers hurt about Bad Bob... but a little time to simmer down has made me see that all is not lost with him

We've had some really nice Ds under him, and by all accounts from our newly signed free agents, we're getting back to that more aggressive style

St Pat is gonna put up a LOT of points, and Bad Bob will let these guys pin their ears back...

Originally Posted by BossChief

Less than 2 weeks from the draft. Andy is well aware that his defense has big holes that need filled, but what do you expect him to say?

He says they need some corners, that tells other teams to move in front of us for one.

Yeah this, whats he supposed to say?... 'oh hell guys we're hurting all over, particularly CB'

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Ragland and Hitchins will stop the run game. DJ was slow as hell Tamba and Dee were worthless. We got rid of cancer we add Berry and Fuller. we're already a lot different than last year. Give Sutton something to work with and he'll be OK.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

Ragland and Hitchins will stop the run game. DJ was slow as hell Tamba and Dee were worthless. We got rid of cancer we add Berry and Fuller. we're already a lot different than last year. Give Sutton something to work with and he'll be OK.

Yeah, I'm trending towards optimistic right now

Bad Bob hasnt been ALL bad in his time here, at times he has been damn good... and it seems pretty clear we're going back to a more aggressive, attacking scheme this year

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by hitchief

Well, if Andy tells us we're good on D, we're good, right? Not so much.

Thank god we picked up an expensive wr in FA. Just the piece of the puzzle this team was missing. I mean, its easy to understand by looking at the O and D stats last year that it was the O that needed to lose its best player and the O that needed a new toy.

Stupid IMO but we shall see. I think its as simple as Andy wanting Pat to succeed and make him look good and doesn't care that the D will suck ass next year. It gives him an excuse with Hunt - the O isn't the problem Clark, its the D, so keep me and get rid of that old rat DC.

Huh? So we traded for Fuller, signed Hitchens to a big contract- dumped most of our CB's because Andy does not care about the Defense?

I think you are looking at things through a thick pair of Negative glasses. By the time camp gets here, we will add at least 2 more starters on D and a lot of depth players. I don't expect them to be the 85 Bears but they won't be close to the same unit as last year either-which will be a huge improvement.

[JakeF]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Huh? So we traded for Fuller, signed Hitchens to a big contract- dumped most of our CB's because Andy does not care about the Defense?

I think you are looking at things through a thick pair of Negative glasses. By the time camp gets here, we will add at least 2 more starters on D and a lot of depth players. I don't expect them to be the 85 Bears but they won't be close to the same unit as last year either-which will be a huge improvement.

We traded a Pro Bowl cornerback for Fuller.

We lost several defensive players before signing Hitchens.

Now, I believe that 90% of our draft is going to be defense. I imagine Veach is planning on having tons of young, athletes on defense learning while our offense keeps us in games scoring points. The problem is that Mahomes is still a n00b. This season is going to be ugly if Mahomes struggles even a tiny bit.

[MMXcalibur]

Andy Reid thinks Defense is ready

...to make the offense contemplate never punting the ball. Ever.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Originally Posted by JakeF

We traded a Pro Bowl cornerback for Fuller.

We lost several defensive players before signing Hitchens.

Now, I believe that 90% of our draft is going to be defense. I imagine Veach is planning on having tons of young, athletes on defense learning while our offense keeps us in games scoring points. The problem is that Mahomes is still a n00b. This season is going to be ugly if Mahomes struggles even a tiny bit.

Mahomes .Struggle.

I don't think so.

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