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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
Sure. The formula is:
1) Have a great front four that can create pressure from the outside and interior, with at least 3 above-average pass rushers and at least one elite pass rusher.
2) Have a DEEP secondary that features: at least 4 CBs - so you can rotate them and keep them fresh; at least 3 good S, including one who can play CF and at least one who can single up against TEs
3) Incredible discipline and consistent tackling across the entire back 7
How many teams have that blueprint?
The 49ers did (don't now, without Bosa and Buckner)
The Chargers DO
The Steelers have the pass rush and talent on the back end, but I don't think they have the depth the Chargers do at CB and S.
Other than that, who?
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Here’s the deal, though. You can have ALL of that, but you STILL won’t beat the Chiefs unless your coach is willing to go balls out and ATTACK at every opportunity. Shanny had the chance to call a timeout in the SB and go for another touchdown, but decided to go Marty instead. A Raiders fan acquaintance said “lol Chiefs got this” the moment Shanny Jr. went conservative before halftime.
I think Bill was the only head coach who really understood this (and had the defense to slow down the Chiefs) AND attacked at every opportunity in the AFCCG (and still was a Dee Ford away from losing) You just will not beat the Chiefs by shutting them down all 4 quarters. Even with the perfect defensive formula, Pat and Andy will eventually break that dam.