New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Chiefs Steve Spagnuolo on Building an Elite Defense, Bribing Andy Reid & Battling Brady | EP 143

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Jun 11, 2025
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Steve Spagnuolo
Steve Spagnuolo, the defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, shares his wealth of experience from coaching at every level. He dives into building a championship defense and discusses the challenges of game planning against dynamic NFL offenses. Spagnuolo reflects on his relationship with Andy Reid and reminisces about the strategy behind defeating the Patriots in the Super Bowl. Additionally, he weighs in on rookie talent and the evolution of football tactics in today's game, revealing what it takes to keep a team competitive.
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INSIGHT

Value of Cerebral Players

  • Having cerebral players with strong football intelligence allows defensive complexity and innovation.
  • Teams with such players can execute multiple packages and keep opponents off-balance.
ADVICE

Hiring Criteria for Rookies

  • Look for rookies who pick up your system quickly as they indicate high football IQ.
  • Value versatile players who can perform multiple positions to enhance team flexibility.
ADVICE

Mentally Testing Rookies

  • Test rookies by installing a heavy playbook early to see who can mentally handle complexity.
  • This reveals their football IQ and capability to learn your system quickly.
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