The offseason roster review for the Kansas City Chiefs settles on the linebacker spot today, specifically inside linebacker. We’ve already covered the entire offense, the defensive line and the secondary. Links to those posts are below. Let’s move ahead with the format followed in all other posts, to start with Kansas City’s starters and then see what their AFC West rivals have on hand.
The Chiefs’ primary defense is the 3-4, so they have two linebackers on the inside. Derrick Johnson is a top-caliber player, racking up 131 tackles to lead all AFC West linebackers. ESPN’s Scouts Inc. takes note of his tremendous athletic ability, but really zeroes in on his outstanding recognition of blocking schemes and the disciplined angles he takes to the ball. The 29-year old Johnson is both talented and fundamentally sound. Playing alongside him is 24-year old Jovan Belcher, who is a good supporting piece. He wins the scouts praise for his pursuit angles and coverage drops. Combined with posit...
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Derrick Johnson,
Jovan Belcher,
Takeo Spikes,
Joe Mays,
Rolando McClain
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders
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