Steve Spagnuolo addresses Chiefs' lack of sacks after four games

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Steve Spagnuolo addresses Chiefs' lack of sacks after four games
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Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spoke during a press conference on October 16, emphasizing the team's challenges in accumulating sacks after four games this season. He noted the importance of pressuring opposing quarterbacks but acknowledged the stat isn't what ultimately matters. Despite ranking at the bottom of the league in defensive stats, the Chiefs remain undefeated. Spagnuolo highlighted the need for improvement in specific techniques to increase sack totals. The Chiefs recently pressured Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins effectively in their Week 4 victory.

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  • •Spagnuolo spoke to reporters on October 16.
  • •The Chiefs rank at the bottom in defensive statistics after four games.
  • •Kansas City is still undefeated despite the lack of sacks.
  • •Spagnuolo emphasized pressuring quarterbacks over sack totals.
  • •The Chiefs pressured Cousins on over 40% of his dropbacks in Week 4.
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During Thursday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo reacted to the lack of sacks after 4 games | @EdEastonJr

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