This installment of the mailbag addresses questions ranging from identifying the biggest offensive impact to why defensive nickel packages have become the league’s rage. @HerbieTeope Other than QB & @jcharles25 who has the biggest impact offensively for the Chiefs? And Coach Reid doesn’t count ! #GoChiefs — Ron Hutchison (@RonHutchison) September 2, 2014 Don’t expect the mention of a skill …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs dropped to 1-2 in preseason action following Saturday night’s 30-12 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. But with any situation, there’s good and bad. Here are five highs and lows from Saturday’s game. HIGHS • Chiefs coach Andy Reid called the 13 penalties for 131 yards in last week’s preseason game against the Carolina Panthers …
The Chiefs didn’t have a good Sunday night at the office, falling on the road 28-16 to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Penalties proved the downfall, as the team notched 13 yellow flags to the tune of 131 yards. “That’s not the way you function and be a successful football team in the National Football League,” coach Andy …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs closed training camp Thursday, but the evaluation process continues the rest of preseason before the team sets the final 53-man roster. Up first is Sunday’s exhibition game against the Carolina Panthers, followed by a week of practice. The Chiefs then host the Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 23 before the first roster cuts from 90 to …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Training camp is part of an evaluation process for teams to find the right players for the regular season. The Chiefs know what they have with quarterback Alex Smith, running back Jamaal Charles, defensive tackle Dontari Poe, strong safety Eric Berry and arguably the deepest linebacker corps in the league, among other established players. But emerging …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Wednesday complied with the second of three mandatory assistant coaches’ media sessions in accordance with the NFL media relations policy. The league’s policy reads in part: “Regular and reasonable access to assistant coaches – defined as coordinators/assistant head coaches and all primary position coaches – will include a mandatory media availability during the …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs All-Pro strong safety Eric Berry apparently suffered a setback to his right heel. Berry, who did not dress for the preseason opener, left Tuesday’s practice after being on the field in full pads during the warm-up and stretching period. The fifth-year pro consulted with trainers before the position drills portion of practice. He eventually departed …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs right cornerback Ron Parker is getting a taste of the glaring spotlight that comes with playing on the edge against wide receivers. The fourth-year pro started the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, but didn’t turn in a memorable performance. He was on the bad end of a 53-yard catch by wide receiver A.J. Green …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs return to training camp Saturday in St. Joseph, Mo., and should find coach Andy Reid in a good mood. Reid addressed reporters during a Friday afternoon conference call and complimented performances from Thursday night’s 41-39 preseason opening win against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Guys I thought played well,” Reid said, “we really had (tight end …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs rookie Daniel Sorensen drew the start at strong safety in place of Eric Berry during Thursday night’s preseason 41-39 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs rested Berry, who did not dress after recently returning from a right heel injury. Seeing Berry not playing wasn’t shocking, as the Chiefs won’t expose the All-Pro to a …