The Chiefs finally seem to have found their rhythm after that rocky 0–2 start. Back-to-back gritty wins over the Giants and Ravens have them back above water, but there’s still one part of this defense that hasn’t quite clicked: the pass rush. Through four weeks, Kansas City’s managed just eight sacks. And Trent McDuffie has a message for the new DBs.

The cornerback’s words sounded like a mission statement for the Chiefs’ defensive identity for the rest of the season. “ You can’t just play man-to-man, you can’t just play zone… you’ve got to do everything that it means to be a football player ,” the 24-year-old said.

Basically, don’t walk into Arrowhead with a one-trick resume. In Spags’ defense, the corners are more like chess pieces than simple defensive units. One snap, you’re mirror

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