Steve Spagnuolo
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Beniemy talks to the media before an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in the AFC championship game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs brain trust remains big reason for Super Bowl success

By Dave Skretta Feb. 11, 2023 10:44 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Analysis: Defense still wins in the NFL playoffs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 23, 2023 05:58 AM EST

FILE - New York Giants head coach Joe Judge walks off the field after a loss to the Washington Football Team during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants fired Judge on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, after he went 10-23 in two seasons. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Giants fire Joe Judge as coach after 10-23 record in 2 years

By Tom Canavan Jan. 11, 2022 05:51 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tershawn Wharton (98) holds up the football as he celebration his interception against the Washington Football Team during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. Chiefs won 31-13. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Chiefs use defense _ say what? _ to handle Washington

By Matt Derrick Oct. 18, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

Chiefs wrap up 3-day mandatory minicamp with optimism

By David Smale Jun. 17, 2021 08:51 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp Thursday with a sense of optimism that comes from playing in the...

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches practice during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes liking look of rebuilt O-line in offseason workouts

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2021 03:24 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Doug Pederson, left, and DeSean Jackson talk during practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, Pool)
Chiefs coach Andy Reid's tree extends to all corners of NFL

By Dave Skretta Nov. 12, 2020 05:10 PM EST

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Josey Jewell (47) sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets and Giants are both 0-4 for the first time since 1976, and victories might be tough to come by this season. That has left the fans of both teams frustrated, disgusted and already looking to next season just four games into this season. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Big Apple rotten with Jets, Giants off to 0-4 starts

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 07, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

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 Jan. 23, 2020 05:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Giants finalize deal to make Joe Judge head coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 08, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 07, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor (97) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Led by Mathieu, Chiefs' defense becoming among NFL's best

By Dave Skretta Dec. 19, 2019 10:53 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) and cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) 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 Aug. 14, 2019 03:34 PM EDT

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 Feb. 20, 2019 02:30 PM EST

FILE- In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner looks to pass to Marshall Faulk, right, in the first quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVI against the New England Patriots at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Rams moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles, had seven head coaches and used 20 starting quarterbacks since losing to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl 17 years ago. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
Rams have had a revolving door since loss to Patriots

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 01, 2019 02:20 PM EST