Can Gunther Cunningham shape up the Kansas City defense?

Yes. This guy could shape up the Michelin man. He's tough. He's aggressive. And he's determined to prove himself again as a coordinator, which, it just so happens, he did so well at Kansas City in the 1990s the Chiefs named him head coach. There was a feeling in Kansas City last year that the Chiefs had the players on defense, they just got caught playing a scheme unsuited to them. I guess we'll find out.
Cunningham's approach is to make the defense in his image, which means you better stay out of its way.
"We'll be very aggressive," Cunningham promised. "It's very much an up-the-field defense, and it will center around speed."
Look for cornerback Julian Battle and linebackers Kawika Mitchell and Monty Biesel to push the starters. The Chiefs were fourth last year with 37 takeaways, but they couldn't stop the run -- surrendering an average of 5.2 yards a carry, the league low. That won't happen again. Cunningham won't stand for it.

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