Two former New Orleans Saints coaches will be the defensive coordinators of Super Bowl LIX, as Steve Spagnuolo’s Chiefs take on Vic Fangio’s Eagles:
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The situation came on the other side of the two-minute warning on Sunday night. With Kansas City clinging to a 32-29 lead, Allen and the Bills faced a do-or-die 4th-and-5 situation on their own 47-yard line. With Buffalo holding all three of their timeouts, Sean McDermott left his offense on the field to try and convert fourth down.
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Kansas City Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo dialed up an unexpected corner blitz in a pivotal moment against the Buffalo Bills.
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Stopping the Josh Allen tush push was a major part of the game and it is the play that is still being discussed as a lot of people think that it should've been a first down. It wasn't, and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo spent a lot of time getting his team ready for plays just like that.
While Spagnuolo and the Chiefs' defense have fielded the most underrated unit this season, anchored by Chris Jones, Nick Bolton, Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, Philadelphia has also shown elite prowess on the offensive end.
Yes, cornerback Trent McDuffie — historically an excellent pass-rusher from the outside, and one who helped save the Chiefs in last year’s Super Bowl with a well-timed rush — got the green light to attack Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Or, perhaps, he made that decision on his own.
Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, on the verge of his fifth Super Bowl, has a little-known connection with the Washington Commanders.