Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo sounds off on challenges without Chris Jones

[chefs fan in omaha]

My guess is that Jones skips week 1 game and Chiefs get destroyed. Veech meets CJ’s demands in order to save the season

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by chefs fan in omaha

My guess is that Jones skips week 1 game and Chiefs get destroyed. Veech meets CJ’s demands in order to save the season

You think we are going to get "destroyed" in week 1?

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by chefs fan in omaha

My guess is that Jones skips week 1 game and Chiefs get destroyed. Veech meets CJ’s demands in order to save the season

This is possibly the best outcome to this mess.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

This is possibly the best outcome to this mess.

Are you on drugs?

Meeting CJ's number just because of a one-game experience is perhaps the least likely and least desirable outcome.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

Are you on drugs?

Meeting CJ's number just because of a one-game experience is perhaps the least likely and least desirable outcome.

Imo, before everything, we need CJ on the field. He's the most important player on the defense, probably at the very least the third most important player on the team.

Without him out there, at minimum 25% of the pass rush disappears (could be more) , which immediately impacts how effective opposing offenses will be vs. KC. That means fewer 3-and-outs, longer drives, more scoring opportunities, for all those opposing offenses.

Indirectly, it means fewer drives, fewer offensive snaps and scoring opportunities for the Chiefs offense.


So, I ask you: just how perfect does Mahomes have to be if he has to score as many or more points than last season, but with only 7 or 8 or 9 drives per game?

I guess, the question really is, how much do we care about winning another SB this season? If it really matters, then we want CJ back on the field ASAP. Which means getting him signed.


EDIT: forgot to answer the first question. No, I'm not on drugs.

[TwistedChief]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Imo, before everything, we need CJ on the field. He's the most important player on the defense, probably at the very least the third most important player on the team.

Without him out there, at minimum 25% of the pass rush disappears (could be more) , which immediately impacts how effective opposing offenses will be vs. KC. That means fewer 3-and-outs, longer drives, more scoring opportunities, for all those opposing offenses.

Indirectly, it means fewer drives, fewer offensive snaps and scoring opportunities for the Chiefs offense.


So, I ask you: just how perfect does Mahomes have to be if he has to score as many or more points than last season, but with only 7 or 8 or 9 drives per game?

I guess, the question really is, how much do we care about winning another SB this season? If it really matters, then we want CJ back on the field ASAP. Which means getting him signed.


EDIT: forgot to answer the first question. No, I'm not on drugs.

You're missing the point. The idea that Veach would get flustered enough after losing a single game to cave to a number he didn't feel comfortable meeting before is absolutely ludicrous and it's the hallmark of a poorly run organization. The Chiefs are not that.

Remember, I'm the one who told you in another thread that this was a below average defense minus CJ when you were fantasizing about their being in the middle of the pack. I completely understand how important CJ is -- I just dispute the idea that a loss against the Lions should completely change how the front office operates. That's just idiotic.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by TwistedChief

You're missing the point. The idea that Veach would get flustered enough after losing a single game to cave to a number he didn't feel comfortable meeting before is absolutely ludicrous and it's the hallmark of a poorly run organization. The Chiefs are not that.

Remember, I'm the one who told you in another thread that this was a below average defense minus CJ when you were fantasizing about their being in the middle of the pack. I completely understand how important CJ is -- I just dispute the idea that a loss against the Lions should completely change how the front office operates. That's just idiotic.

Oh, that.


I don't really care about how many games it takes. If it's one, great. But whether it's 2,3, or 5 I don't really care about that part. Just get him back on the field was my overriding point.



Ftr, I don't believe there's much chance of DET 'destroying' us, or whatever.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by chefs fan in omaha

My guess is that Jones skips week 1 game and Chiefs get destroyed. Veech meets CJ’s demands in order to save the season

YUCK