Thread: Chiefs Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as new defensive coordinator
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Old 01-31-2019, 01:34 PM   #1690
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Originally Posted by Aspengc8 View Post
I thought Olivier always played WDE when spags was in NY. I dont think i've ever seen him drop.
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SAM linebacker - When most think of the 4-3 defense, they think of three off-ball linebackers on the second level behind four defensive linemen. With the 4-3 Under, one of those off-ball linebackers shifts down close to the line of scrimmage — still standing — and can rush the passer or drop into coverage to carry a tight end to the safeties in the second level. During Spagnuolo’s second run as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants, he acquired Olivier Vernon and Devon Kennard. Vernon played this role sparingly, but was still effective. Vernon is a large outside linebacker with limited coverage ability but was able to defend the run very well off of the tight end and could find a lot of success as a pass rusher standing up. If that sounds familiar to you, it should — it’s quite similar to what Justin Houston has offered the Chiefs recently.
I forgot the sparingly part of this, but Houston is much better in coverage than Vernon.

Either way, I think the most likely scenario is he plays LEO and we tag and trade Ford.
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