KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- If it feels like 2019 all over to Steve Spagnuolo, there’s a good reason for that. The Kansas City Chiefs overhauled their defense again, much like they did three years ago, right after Spagnuolo joined the Chiefs as their defensive coordinator.
This time, the Chiefs will have as many as five rookies, including first-round draft picks in cornerback Trent McDuffie and defensive end George Karlaftis, in key defensive spots. They brought in defensive end Carlos Dunlap via free agency this offseason to help the edge rush, and they signed safety Justin Reid to replace Tyrann Mathieu on the back end.