Chiefs' defense needs to prove it has improved.

Publication: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)

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Byline: Charles Bricker

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. _ The Kansas City Chiefs gave up 30 points or more in six games last season. They allowed the New York Jets seven a week ago, and that touchdown came with 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

Nice start for a team many consider to be at the same explosive offensive level as the Indianapolis Colts. But was their defensive performance auspicious or suspicious?

Giving up seven points was remarkable, particularly against a 2004 playoff team. But why don't we temper the excitement a bit until we see how the Chiefs do on Sunday at Oakland, against a team with an...

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