The Kansas City Chiefs defense has been among the most impressive units in the NFL this season and helped give the team a chance to defend its Super Bowl title.
Few players on Kansas City’s defense have been more impactful than lineman Chris Jones, who tied for the top spot on the Chiefs’ leaderboard for sacks during their 2023 campaign.
Jones is known as a bombastic character who is always quick with a joke during comments to the media. This week, a reporter asked him about what makes defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo such an effective coach, and Jones wasn’t shy in sharing his thoughts.
"What makes #Chiefs Steve Spagnuolo a special defensive coordinator?"
Chris Jones: "He's Italian…" 💀 @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/AU6HsFo5zi
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 7, 2024
“He’s Italian,” Jones quipped, smiling. “He’s amazing. His resume speaks for itself, I think he’s the only [defensive coordinator] who was able to go to the championship with two different teams. He’s been very successful in the scheme of defense that he’s ran over his span in the NFL. It’s Spags, man. What can you say?”
Jones’ hilarious take on Spagnuolo’s success is sure to stick with fans in Chiefs Kingdom for some time, and with any luck, the defensive lineman can help add another ring to his coordinator’s collection against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
