K.C. has a good problem at middle linebacker

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Linebacker Nick Bolton is working toward getting back onto the field after missing the last four games with a wrist injury. We know that Bolton is a playmaker on the field, but Drue Tranquill has more than held his own during Bolton’s absence.

In fact, an argument could be made that Tranquill is a more complete linebacker than Bolton. It’s a good problem to have for the Chiefs and it will be interesting to see how defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo splits playing time between the two.

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