Are the Chiefs’ offseason bets on defense paying off 4 games in?

Maurice Elston evaluates the Kansas City Chiefs' defensive offseason decisions as the team enters their bye week with a 4-0 record. Despite key departures such as Trent McDuffie and Leo Chenal, general manager Brett Veach's restructured defense has displayed encouraging early results. Elston gives the secondary an early "B" grade, highlighted by rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane's strong tackling and an interception, alongside solid contributions from Nohl Williams and Alohi Gilman.

Meanwhile, Elston awards the defensive front an early "C+" grade, noting that rookie pass rushers Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas show promise but remain works in progress. The writer ultimately assigns the Chiefs an overall early offseason grade of "B+", concluding that while replacing departed talent remains an ongoing process, the roster changes provide a strong foundation for the remainder of the season.