Spagnuolo defense perfect complement to elite Chiefs offense

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — When the Kansas City Chiefs fell short in an overtime loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC title game two years ago, what was missing wasn’t so much an impact pass rusher or shut-down corner. No, what was missing most was someone orchestrating the entire defense. That’s when Steve Spagnuolo entered the picture. His scheme helped the Chiefs return to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years last season, and now they are back looking for a repeat.