5 reasons why acquiring Frank Clark makes sense for the Chiefs

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 7: Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark (55) gets the crowd pumped up in the second quarter during a game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks on October 7, 2018 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 20: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs gestures in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

3. The Chiefs will be able to get pressure with four rushers

The best quarterbacks in the NFL will find ways to beat the blitz more often than not. As a change-up, sending extra rushers can be a great thing. If the Chiefs want to beat Tom Brady in the playoffs, however, they had better be able to get home with just four defenders consistently.

With a run defense that is expected to be much-improved, the Chiefs coaching staff can also now take some comfort in the fact that they still have two bonafide stud pass rushers in Jones and Clark.

While it is safe to assume that Derrick Nnadi will get most early-down reps—don’t be surprised to see Spagnuolo kick Breeland Speaks down inside for long-yardage situations, and bring Alex Okafor or Emmanuel Ogbah in to play on the edge. This is where Daly and Spagnuolo can play games with twists and stunts due to the versatility of their defensive linemen.

The Chiefs wouldn’t necessarily have to blitz an opponent to get steady pressure on the quarterback based on their current set of personnel. I’m not sure that could be said before the addition of Clark.

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