"Throughout last season, the Kansas City Chiefs' longtime defensive coordinator would, on occasion, have Louie Addazio, the unit's quality control assistant, put together a highlight package of old clips of Chiefs position coaches' playing days -- each one a treat for the players to watch. Players laughed when they saw grainy footage of defensive line coach Joe Cullen as a nose tackle or linebackers coach Brendan Daly as a tight end."
"One of the most memorable moments, linebacker Leo Chenal said, was when it was time for Addazio to showcase Spagnuolo's film. "It's in black and white," Chenal said, smiling. Spagnuolo was a two-year starter at wide receiver at Springfield College in Massachusetts. But those details are not what surprised the players the most. Most shocking for Chiefs defenders -- including pass rusher Chris Jones, safety Bryan Cook and linebacker Nick Bolton -- was what position Spagnuolo played before college."
Steve Spagnuolo is the Kansas City Chiefs' longtime defensive coordinator known for complex blitzes and four Super Bowl rings. He had Louie Addazio assemble highlight packages of Chiefs position coaches' playing days to entertain and bond with players. Players laughed at grainy footage of coaches such as Joe Cullen and Brendan Daly. Those reels revealed Spagnuolo was a two-year college wide receiver and a high school quarterback, which surprised many defenders including Chris Jones, Bryan Cook and Nick Bolton. The revelation led to playful reactions and reinforced players' appreciation of Spagnuolo's intelligence and offensive understanding.
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