Day two of Super Bowl week is in the books, and I’ve got another smattering of bits from around Las Vegas.

I spent today at the Chiefs and 49ers team hotels chatting with various players, so be forewarned: I have no Bears news to share with you today. And quite frankly, I’m tired of talking about the Bears QB situation, so I’m not upset about that.

We’re going to be talking about what the Bears should do under center for the next six-eight weeks, so it’s okay to take a few days off from it when you have the chance.

After spending the morning at the Chiefs hotel in Lake Las Vegas, one thing is crystal clear: everyone loves Steve Spagnuolo, or more affectionately known, Spags.

Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones is the president of his fan club.

“He hates me fluffing him, but that's my guy. I love Spags,” Jones laughed after laying it on thick for the mind behind the Chiefs defense.

“Spags and his resume speaks for itself. I think he's the only DC that was able to go to the championship with two different teams. And his scheme; he’s been very successful in the defense that he's run over during his span in the NFL. It’s Spags, man, what can you say?

“I think Spags should be in the Hall of Fame. I mean, look at his resume. I think he should have been for Assistant Coach of the Year this year. Look at what he's been able to do. When you look at where our defense was last year to where it was this year, I mean, look at it. Two years ago, we kind of had bigger names on the defense. This year’s defense kind of outperformed last year’s defense. So that type of progression and what Spags was able to do with these young guys is remarkable.”

He’s not wrong. Kansas City’s defense has been a blessing for them this season, one in which their offense was challenged more than they have been in the Reid-Mahomes era. The Chiefs defense ranked fifth in the NFL in DVOA this season.

Justin Reid, George Karlaftis, and Drue Tranquill were others who raved about what Spags means to the Chiefs’ defense. I’ll have more on that later this week.

“Yeah, we'll see how that goes. He's been practicing, and we'll just see whether he's up or not,” Andy Reid said when asked about Toney’s status for Sunday.

It sounded like the way our parents answered us when we asked for something, and the answer was no, but they didn’t want to say no just yet. If I had to guess today, Toney won’t be playing on Sunday.

Reid delivered a couple of updates on other Chiefs dealing with injuries on Tuesday as well.

Jerick McKinnon’s injury paves the way for Clyde Edwards-Helaire to play in the Super Bowl after being a healthy-scratch in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory over Philadelphia last season.

“Clyde's been great. He brings a lot of energy to that, not only that group but to the team. And in return, he's had a tremendous year this year. So, he and Pacheco have a good relationship, as all the running backs do. But those two have a special relationship.”

“I think, I mean, being a coach, a son, I'm very fortunate to just be around it so much, especially at the NFL level. You know, my dad went to the NFL when I was four years old, so just being around it almost my whole life. You don't realize how much it helps you until you get in it, and you just realize that a lot of the stuff you've been around and it makes it a little easier.

But I mean, I think not only was I a son of a coach, but my dad's the best coach I've ever been around. And so to be around that good of one, I think also was a huge advantage for me. And I mean, he never was really training me to be a coach. He was just being my dad. And I mean, just the way he went about everything, just how direct he was with people, how honest he was with people, how hard he worked. Maybe he didn't always like what he had to say, but he was going to tell you the truth.

Just the way he went about everything, just how direct he was with people, how honest he was with people, how hard he worked. Maybe he didn't always like what he had to say, but he was going to tell you the truth.

“I was so close with Christian's dad growing up. I mean, he was the... he and Rod Smith were the two receivers on the Broncos when I was throughout high school trying to be a receiver.

“Those were the guys I tried to cut my shoes like, wear the same shoulder pads, meet him after school to run routes and do workouts throughout the summer, everything. So those were like — his dad was such a gym rat and just such a technician. And he and Rod taught me almost everything I know about playing, which gave me a chance to play.

“It was just so funny watching Christian over the years, hearing about him in high schools to — at Stanford to going through the draft and everything and just couldn't believe how talented he was, but I also knew his dad and how psychotic his dad was with his work ethic and just attention to detail, and that's what's been so neat trading for Christian and actually getting to know him, and just I feel like I'm watching Ed half the time.”

The Blackhawks return from the All-Star break tonight and take on the Minnesota Wild. Puck drop is set for 8:30 PM CT.