Chiefs This Defense Going Forward

T-post Tom · 12:00 PM

What do YOU want to see changed on the defensive side of the ball?

Note: This is not a call for debate on whether or not the defense caused yesterday's loss. It's about improving the defense. Lot's of good football knowledge at CP, so I'd like to see what ideas are out there.

That said, other than hiring Tony Romo for DC (He was anticipating plays better than Sutton or anyone on the Chiefs' defense.), here are a few suggestions that come to my mind while still numb & bitter from last night's game:

1. Hire the best DC you can get. Duh. Someone with recent success and preferably someone with successful playoff experience. Prior experience in beating Belichick would be a plus. Does that NEW DC's scheme matter? I don't care if he's a 4/3 or 3/4 guy. Maybe converting to a 4/3 would take longer, maybe it wouldn't. If it takes players a year to learn Sutton's system, then I'm not too concerned about adapting to a new scheme. Short time pain for long term gain is good by me. Just get a DC that knows how to game plan for an opponent and make game time adjustments. Someone that will put the right players in the right places and WIN.

2. DO NOT extend/sign/draft any defensive player until you hire a new DC. Let him decide who stays and who goes. Veach and Reid should completely abdicate personnel decisions on the defense. Other than maybe a veto for Veach on major impacts to the cap.

3. Berry/Houston/Hitchens will account for nearly 25% of the 2019 cap under current contracts. Berry and Houston both turned 30 recently. This needs to be addressed in some fashion.

4. Draft or sign SMART (at least football smart) players on defense. Current players seem to always be out of position and do not anticipate the opposing offense. (With a few exceptions.) And the stupid penalties....

5. Get at least one enforcer on the defensive side of the ball. We need a nasty tone-setter. I'm thinking LB or Safety.

Looking forward to great ideas from the CP brain trust. Maybe SR can compile the best ideas and forward them to Veach via Facebook.

01-21-2019, 11:54 AM	Topic Starter
T-post Tom Threepeat! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $4587293	This Defense Going Forward What do YOU want to see changed on the defensive side of the ball? Note: This is not a call for debate on whether or not the defense caused yesterday's loss. It's about improving the defense. Lot's of good football knowledge at CP, so I'd like to see what ideas are out there. That said, other than hiring Tony Romo for DC (He was anticipating plays better than Sutton or anyone on the Chiefs' defense.), here are a few suggestions that come to my mind while still numb & bitter from last night's game: 1. Hire the best DC you can get. Duh. Someone with recent success and preferably someone with successful playoff experience. Prior experience in beating Belichick would be a plus. Does that NEW DC's scheme matter? I don't care if he's a 4/3 or 3/4 guy. Maybe converting to a 4/3 would take longer, maybe it wouldn't. If it takes players a year to learn Sutton's system, then I'm not too concerned about adapting to a new scheme. Short time pain for long term gain is good by me. Just get a DC that knows how to game plan for an opponent and make game time adjustments. Someone that will put the right players in the right places and WIN. 2. DO NOT extend/sign/draft any defensive player until you hire a new DC. Let him decide who stays and who goes. Veach and Reid should completely abdicate personnel decisions on the defense. Other than maybe a veto for Veach on major impacts to the cap. 3. Berry/Houston/Hitchens will account for nearly 25% of the 2019 cap under current contracts. Berry and Houston both turned 30 recently. This needs to be addressed in some fashion. 4. Draft or sign SMART (at least football smart) players on defense. Current players seem to always be out of position and do not anticipate the opposing offense. (With a few exceptions.) And the stupid penalties.... 5. Get at least one enforcer on the defensive side of the ball. We need a nasty tone-setter. I'm thinking LB or Safety. Looking forward to great ideas from the CP brain trust. Maybe SR can compile the best ideas and forward them to Veach via Facebook. Last edited by T-post Tom; 01-21-2019 at 12:00 PM..
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