With the arrival of defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel in 2010, the Chiefs defense improved dramatically from the 2009 season. Out of all the defensive groups that showed improvement, perhaps no group showed as much as the linebackers.
LOLB – Andy Studebaker – With the likely departure of Mike Vrabel, and the three-year contract extension Studebaker received last year, look for him to take over as starter. Time for Studebaker to step up and prove he deserves a starting position with the Chiefs.
MLB – Jovan Belcher – In 2010, Belcher compiled 84 tackles, which was good enough to be the Chiefs third leading tackler. While Belcher’s stats were not phenomenal, they were good enough to earn him another season to prove himself.
MLB – Derrick Johnson – After a season in Todd Haley’s doghouse in 2009, Johnson emerged as the Chiefs leading tackler in 2010. Johnson had a total of 121 tackles, one sack, four forced fumbles, and one interception.
ROLB – Tamba Hali – Mr. Pressure, Tamba Hali had an unbelievably good 2010. While he only had 51 tackles, Hali emerged as one of the NFL’s premiere pass rushers with 14.5 sacks.
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