Football Outsiders: Will Chiefs linebackers engage the ball carrier sooner in 2018? Arrowhead Pride had the opportunity to ask Football Outsiders five questions about the upcoming season. This week White Xavier Williams Jersey , we'll talk about one of the five and provide our reaction.What will be the Chiefs linebacker's depth of contact on a ball carrier in 2018 versus that in 2016 and 2017?My reaction: There were so many holes, aging players and a lack of overall talent over the past two years at inside linebacker and defensive line that it was incredibly difficult for the Chiefs defense to stop the run with any sort of consistency. While I'm higher on the new inside linebackers than FO is in coverage http://www.authenticskansascitychiefs.com/cheap-laurent-duvernay-tardif-jersey , I'm in full agreement with them against the run. Both Anthony Hitchens and Reggie Ragland should improve the Chiefs run defense, especially coupled with new nose tackles Derrick Nnadi and Xavier Williams to clog the middle and keep the linebackers cleaner. A lighter Sammy Watkins Jersey , quicker Chris Jones and a healthier Justin Houston should result in a significant improvement in overall run defense in at least five of the seven spots in the Chiefs base defense over the past two years.Having the starting inside linebackers on the field this week paid dividends for the Chiefs, holding the Bears to 2.64 yards per carry. It's a step in the right direction for bucking a poor run defense trend over the past two years.Check out the Football Outsiders online store right here.Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes "isn't coming back down to Earth" The latest'It's going to be crazy': Jaguars pose toughest test to Chiefs' offense | ESPNThe Chiefs' defense is a train wreck ... except in this particular area | Kansas City StarReid Authentic nthony Hitchens Jersey , Chiefs coaches collaborate with Patrick Mahomes in Denver win | The Wichita Eagle NFL Week 5 game picks: Chiefs over Jaguars; Eagles nip Vikings | NFLImmovable Jaguars D braced for Chiefs' unstoppable offense | ESPNRamsey on Tyreek Hill: It's not WR vs. CB matchup | NFLMahomes and Chiefs ready for Jaguars test | Yahoo! SportsNFL Week 5 odds, picks: Why Patrick Mahomes will slay the Jaguars and more best bets | CBS SportsRank's 11 Week 5 Sleepers: Derek Carr leads the way | NFLAround the leagueRanking the NFL's 1-win teams Youth Kendall Fuller Jersey , from still alive to the Bills | SB NationUnpopular Opinions: Drew Brees is most underrated player ever | NFLReport: Raiders Not Moving to Las Vegas Before 2020 | Sports IllustratedReport: Chargers' Travis Benjamin Out 2-3 Weeks with Foot Injury | Bleacher Report NFLRobert Kraft: There's a misconception about NFL news ratings | CNBCIn case you missed it at Arrowhead PrideJalen Ramsey responds to Tyreek Hill's Wednesday commentsKansas City Chiefs defensive trends and tabulation for Week 4...Social Media Information:AP Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageAP Instagram: Follow @ArrowheadPrideAP Twitter: Follow @ArrowheadPrideAP Editor-in-Chief: Pete Sweeney: Follow @pgsween610 Sports Twitter: Follow @610SportsKC