Chiefs Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as new defensive coordinator - Page 64

TLO · 01-24-2019, 04:33 PM

The #Chiefs are hiring Steve Spagnuolo as their new defensive coordinator, sources say. The former #Giants DC and interim HC/#Rams HC began his NFL coaching career as an #Eagles assistant under Andy Reid. Now rejoins Big Red in KC.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 24, 2019

**chiefforlife** · 01-25-2019, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

OMG

You ****ing guys. I mean jesus

I am all for letting Spags build his own staff. I am just surprised that this is the first guy out the door. He was our only bright spot on the Defensive side.

chiefzilla1501 · 01-25-2019, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

Packers hire Mike Smith as outside linebackers coach (No, not that one.) https://t.co/ICOpoq5lAs
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 26, 2019

That's a shame. Thought he was decent for us. But given that hes pretty familiar with pettines defense, it's probably a better fit for him. I'm a little worried we'll be picking at table scraps this late in the game. Maybe some talent in the college ranks.

Sassy Squatch · 01-25-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Northman

**** this board is bi-polar.

A position coach leaves from the worst defense in the NFL and pitchforks are out.
Same position coach was “rumored” to be considered for the DC job but the fans screamed “**** no”.

JFC.

No kidding. The only reason posters were so high on him is the season Ford had, and yet plenty of posters have no problem tagging and trading Ford

Chris Meck · 01-25-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefforlife

I am all for letting Spags build his own staff. I am just surprised that this is the first guy out the door. He was our only bright spot on the Defensive side.

He's just the first guy that got a job. I doubt he was the first out the door; I expect they were all told they were free to seek employment elsewhere.

Other than Britt, probably, who'll get like some defensive assistant/quality control gig or something.

I'm just cracking up because half the board was all, " They better not ****ing hire Mike ****ing Smith, he's a bum!"

And then immediately when he takes another job, it's all, " What?! Spags fired Mike Smith!?"

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-25-2019, 07:02 PM

Yes, I would have preferred a longer process with more stones being unturned, who wouldn't? That said, as I thought about it more, I realized that the Chiefs were not going to deny a current position coach the opportunity and then bring in ANOTHER position coach from a different franchise. Do I agree with that? Not really. I believe talent should trump all. I believe in Meritocracy. But I can also be grateful that I am not staring down the barrel of a Mike Smith on this day.

At the end of the day, I'm getting my scheme change, I'm getting a DC with SOMETHING resembling a pulse, and the ONLY thing I need to ask myself is this:

"Can Spags get this defense from #31 to #23 or better in his first year"?

Yes. I believe he can. And when you have Reid and Mahomes, that...

...is enough.

**chiefforlife** · 01-25-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

He's just the first guy that got a job. I doubt he was the first out the door; I expect they were all told they were free to seek employment elsewhere.

Other than Britt, probably, who'll get like some defensive assistant/quality control gig or something.

I'm just cracking up because half the board was all, " They better not ****ing hire Mike ****ing Smith, he's a bum!"

And then immediately when he takes another job, it's all, " What?! Spags fired Mike Smith!?"

LOL, I get it. I am really excited to hear who Spags brings in. Cant wait to hear whom and maybe a press conference from the man himself.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 01-25-2019, 07:15 PM

Antonio pierce keep a eye on him for LB coach

**BigRedChief** · 01-25-2019, 07:34 PM

DVOA of defenses that Spagnuolo has DC'd are as follows... 13th, 8th, 32nd, 30th, 2nd, and 24th.
— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) January 24, 2019

**BigRedChief** · 01-25-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

DVOA of defenses that Spagnuolo has DC'd are as follows... 13th, 8th, 32nd, 30th, 2nd, and 24th.
— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) January 24, 2019

Yes, but again, you gotta consider the context there. 32 was Saints the year Payton was suspended, 30 was a horrific NYG squad he took over (and brought to 2nd the following year), and 24th was the year the Giants basically quit.
— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) January 25, 2019

Chris Meck · 01-25-2019, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

DVOA of defenses that Spagnuolo has DC'd are as follows... 13th, 8th, 32nd, 30th, 2nd, and 24th.
— Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) January 24, 2019

gee, we haven't' seen this or discussed it for the last 36 hours or anything.

Chris Meck · 01-25-2019, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefforlife

I am all for letting Spags build his own staff. I am just surprised that this is the first guy out the door. He was our only bright spot on the Defensive side.

actually-he's probably the only one from that staff that will get a job at all.

JohnnyHammersticks · 01-25-2019, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Northman

**** this board is bi-polar.

A position coach leaves from the worst defense in the NFL and pitchforks are out.
Same position coach was “rumored” to be considered for the DC job but the fans screamed “**** no”.

JFC.

It's fascinating. Like getting the dumbest piranhas you can find and then throwing them in a tiny fishbowl and watching them fight it out.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 01-25-2019, 09:52 PM

If they elect to get rid of Ford, ideally via the tag & trade if so, I’m really intrigued by Shane Ray.

He’s had a wrist issue that set him back and didn’t get many opportunities to play in Denver behind some stud players. But I think he could come here to KC where he is from, fully motivated and healthy, ready to fit right into this new scheme like a glove. And he’d probably cost 1/3 of what Ford will on the tag.

Not saying it’s necessarily what they should do but it could turn out well. Had 8 sacks in 2016, the one year that he actually got to play a decent amount.

JakeF · 01-25-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

He's just the first guy that got a job. I doubt he was the first out the door; I expect they were all told they were free to seek employment elsewhere.

Other than Britt, probably, who'll get like some defensive assistant/quality control gig or something.

I'm just cracking up because half the board was all, " They better not ****ing hire Mike ****ing Smith, he's a bum!"

And then immediately when he takes another job, it's all, " What?! Spags fired Mike Smith!?"

You don't understand not wanting Mike Smith as Defensive Coordinator but still wanting Mike Smith as Linebacker's coach?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 01-25-2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

If they elect to get rid of Ford, ideally via the tag & trade if so, I’m really intrigued by Shane Ray.

He’s had a wrist issue that set him back and didn’t get many opportunities to play in Denver behind some stud players. But I think he could come here to KC where he is from, fully motivated and healthy, ready to fit right into this new scheme like a glove. And he’d probably cost 1/3 of what Ford will on the tag.

Not saying it’s necessarily what they should do but it could turn out well. Had 8 sacks in 2016, the one year that he actually got to play a decent amount.

The problem with Ford is that he's taken SO LONG just to reach "contributing asset"-status. I don't know about you, but I'm not backing up the Brinks truck for a 1st round pick that reaches "contributing asset"-status as his high water mark going in to a contract year.

**** THAT.

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pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $8219447	If they elect to get rid of Ford, ideally via the tag & trade if so, I’m really intrigued by Shane Ray. He’s had a wrist issue that set him back and didn’t get many opportunities to play in Denver behind some stud players. But I think he could come here to KC where he is from, fully motivated and healthy, ready to fit right into this new scheme like a glove. And he’d probably cost 1/3 of what Ford will on the tag. Not saying it’s necessarily what they should do but it could turn out well. Had 8 sacks in 2016, the one year that he actually got to play a decent amount.
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