George Karlaftis praises the defense's progress in a passionate speech

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman George Karlaftis spoke with reporters on Wednesday. He praised his fellow defensive teammates' character in a passionate speech. "I've been a part of some great teams that have won Super Bowls. I can speak for this team right now that it's a resilient team of guy

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman George Karlaftis spoke with reporters on Wednesday. He praised his fellow defensive teammates' character in a passionate speech.

"I've been a part of some great teams that have won Super Bowls. I can speak for this team right now that it's a resilient team of guys who are hungry and that love football," said Karlaftis. "Those are three characteristics that can go a long way. We just got to remain humble and hungry, and I think we can take it as far as we want to."

In Week 4, the Chiefs pressured Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins on 40.4% of his dropbacks. Karlaftis led the way, recording a team-leading 11 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, and, before Week 5, was the most in a single game

this season.

Karlaftis has recorded 15 total tackles (6 solo, 9 assisted), 1 interception, and 2 passes defended over 4 games this season.

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