The Kansas City Chiefs would not be set to compete in a second-consecutive Super Bowl without the stellar performance of their defense throughout the season.
Star linebacker Nick Bolton is one of the key players on Kansas City’s defense, and he has always felt that the unit had great potential, even back in the 2023 offseason.
While speaking with the media on Thursday, Bolton told reporters about the high expectations he had for the Chiefs defense, and when he noticed that it could be one of the NFL’s top units.
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“In training camp, I mentioned that we had the opportunity to be a top defense,” Bolton explained. “I meant that. I could tell from the guys and how we were able to recall from last year, adding new guys to the system, and how fast they were able to pick up stuff.
“We have the core guys that played last year. I think the experience and building where we left off from last year, everyone is a year older and a little more comfortable playing around each other. I feel like that helped us get to where we are now.”
Kansas City’s defense has overperformed all season and is widely regarded as one of the league’s best units despite being one of the youngest in the NFL.