Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Ed Easton Jr.

Chiefs LB Nick Bolton took defense’s slow start in preseason opener personally

The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense had issues against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, and their first team got off to a particularly slow start. The combination of Derek Carr and Jameis Winston under center helped the Saints’ offense score seventeen unanswered points as the defense failed to get critical stops.

Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton has prided himself on being viewed as a leader on the defense, and he wasn’t happy with the unit’s performance on Sunday. He spoke with reporters after Tuesday’s practice to share his thoughts on what needs to be better for the next game.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.