Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s game plan has a reputation for having a complicated playbook featuring various pass-rushing scenarios. The training camp sessions and practices run through different procedures, allowing players to make plays after putting in time in the facility.
Spagnuolo spoke with reporters on Thursday about Joshua Uche’s debut in a Chiefs uniform last week. He believes the former Michigan Wolverine will see more time on the field moving forward as he adjusts to his new team.
“We were hoping to get a few more snaps in there. It didn’t work out that way. I think the snaps for Josh (Uche) will go up.” said Spagnuolo. “In three days, it’s kind of hard to pick up any system. So we kind of fed a little at a time. Joe’s (Cullen) feeding him more. We just got through a walk-through; we’re in the first, second, and third down today. We got everything, so hopefully, we can build on what he did last week.”
Uche appeared in a few series defensively on Monday night but was active on special teams while learning the playbook. He’s a respected pass rusher from his time with the New England Patriots, finding his way in Spagnuolo’s defense.