Sports Illustrated - Lou article

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(08-11-2023, 10:52 AM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Yes I remember that. The talent level did improve but people want to act like it was Dunlap or other players that didn't want to conform. When I think it was more Reader>than aged out Geno Trey>Lawson and Hilton Awuzie Bell and Apple>WJIII Dennard and Illoka(can't remember if he was still on the team). But that is where the whole talent vs coaching debate comes in. Sure all teams need talent but is it that talent holding the Chiefs to 3 points in the 2nd half more than the coaching. I know they both play a part but which is greater. I just don't think we write off the players we lost and say it doesn't matter because we have Lou. Hopefully I'm wrong and we will still play at that level or possibly better but I'm skeptical.

I get that for sure. All of your talent assessments are spot on.....but that's kinda the point. We needed to get faster, and smarter, on defense to execute his scheme. There were some excellent plays by the guys in the '21 AFCCG, but there was also a brilliant adjustment at halftime that confused Mahommes and the great Andy Reid. That was what REALLY made me a believer in Lou. I thought he did a great job that season, but I did realize they had drastically improved the personnel on that side of the ball. So, like you, I was still a little bit skeptical, until he pulled of that stunt in KC. 

Edit: I certainly understand the uncertainty regarding the youth in the defensive backfield, but we must remember these guys were handpicked to execute the scheme. It's up to that talent to make their choices look good. So, it's a bit of both.... coaching and talent, imo.