... against the Houston Texans, Chiefs fans had reason to be optimistic about what they'd seen thus far.

On defense, Clancy Pendergast's unit already has shown more promise than any defense the Chiefs have put on the field in the past ten years.  The much publicized 3-4 scheme made plays and put pressure on the quarterback.

During the team's first defensive series, Pendergast's blitz call on third down netted a drive stopping sack by Maurice Leggett and provided a glimpse of the type of play-calling Chiefs fans can expect this season.

The Chiefs did allow the Texans to march down the field and score on a two yard Chris Brown touchdown plunge on their second drive, but this defense...

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