KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Absence makes the heart grow fonder, as the saying goes. And fans attending Sunday’s game between the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have reason to cheer after the Chiefs’ sluggish start to the season left many writing off the team. Plenty has happened, however, since the Chiefs last played at Arrowhead Stadium more than a month ago to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan knows cornerbacks. Ryan has coached the likes of Chris McAlister, Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie and even Terence Newman during a short stint as a defensive coordinator at Kansas State, among others. So given his history, Ryan isn’t likely to offer praise lightly and he knows when a cornerback possesses unique traits. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Josh Mauga stood in the tunnel with his starting defensive teammates during pregame introductions on Sept. 7, 2014. The Chiefs inside linebacker soaked in the Arrowhead Stadium environment while anxiously waiting to hear his name as butterflies churned in his stomach. The heavy thumping in his chest fueled the emotions and adrenaline coursing through his 6-1, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – New York Jets coach Rex Ryan has deep respect for a member of the Chiefs coaching staff. And that isn’t a surprise given Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton served as the Jets assistant head coach/linebackers coach in 2012 and as the Jets senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach (2009-11) under Ryan. “Bob Sutton is an outstanding football coach,” …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid will see a familiar face Sunday when he looks across the field to the opposing sideline. The New York Jets made the switch from second-year quarterback Geno Smith to veteran signal caller Michael Vick, who played for Reid with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2009-12. But the Jets turning to Vick had nothing …
