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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo addresses the media during a news conference at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., in this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, file photo. All four defensive coordinators who will be trying to shut down high-powered offenses in the NFL playoffs this weekend have been head coaches before, providing valuable experience in the conference championships. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Spagnuolo defense perfect complement to elite Chiefs offense

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier walks the field before an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. All four defensive coordinators who will be trying to shut down high-powered offenses in the NFL playoffs this weekend have been head coaches before, providing valuable experience in the conference championships.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

D-coordinators bring head coaching chops to NFL title games

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) brings down New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Chiefs rookie Sneed becoming indispensable to defense

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

This Oct. 6, 2019, file photo shows New York Jets' Le'Veon Bell, right, rushing past Philadelphia Eagles' Rodney McLeod during the first half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. The New York Jets have surprisingly released Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. The team issued a statement from general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in which he says the Jets made the move after having several conversations with Bell and his agent during the last few days and exploring trade options. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) **FILE**

Chiefs’ locker room mum on Bell’s arrival - well, almost

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with teammates during an NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs defensive line adding quality, underappreciated depth

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo addresses the media during an NFL football news conference Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Overhauled Chiefs defense under Spagnuolo rises to occasion

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Terrell Suggs (94) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Suggs aiming for Super Bowl after joining Chiefs last month

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) throws under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Chiefs’ new defensive staff comes from varied backgrounds

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo watches a drill during NFL football training camp, in St. Joseph, Mo. There's a good chance Juan Thornhill will start at safety for the Chiefs in Week 1. That bucks a trend not only for coach Andy Reid but also defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo when it comes to rookies.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Chiefs eager to see rookies in first preseason game

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo watches a drill during NFL football training camp Monday, July 29, 2019, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs hopeful that rebuilt defense comes together quickly

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, and general manager Brett Veach, right, introduce new safety Tyrann Mathieu during an NFL football news conference Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the team's practice facility in Kansas City, Mo. (Tammy Ljungblad/The Kansas City Star via AP)

Chiefs sign Mathieu amid overhaul of much-maligned defense

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2017, file photo, New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo talks to reporters in East Rutherford, N.J. The Kansas City Chiefs have turned to Spagnuolo to shore up their soft defense, and the former Rams and Giants head coach knows that it will be a process. But he also said Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, that there are pieces in place for a rapid turnaround. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Chiefs turning to Spagnuolo to shore up sieve-like defense

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Chiefs turn to Spagnuolo to turn around ailing defense

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) scores a touchdown as New York Giants defensive back Brandon Dixon (25) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Fitz has a big day, Cardinals get first shutout in 25 years

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

New York Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis (18) tries to avoid Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 30-10. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Spags sticking with Eli Manning on Sunday against the Eagles

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

CORRECTS TO COWBOYS QUARTERBACK DAK PRESCOTT NOT ZAC DYSERT - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) slides as he takes a hit from New York Giants outside linebacker Devon Kennard (59) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Prescott throws 3 TDs as Cowboys spoil Eli’s return

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Cowboys still in the hunt after late spurt beat Giants

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, New York Giants interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo watches during NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Cowboys have tougher task facing Giants after changes

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, New York Giants interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo watches during NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Steve Spagnuolo settling in as New York Giants interim coach

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws during an NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Eli Manning back as New York Giants starting quarterback

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press