Matt Derrick is the lead beat writer and publisher of Chiefs Digest. He joined Chiefs Digest in 2013 and became lead beat writer in 2016. He resides in Kansas City, Missouri.
One day after struggling in the rain against the No. 1 defense, quarterback Patrick Mahomes bounced back with an impressive performance against the second-team defense in ideal conditions, unofficially finishing 18-of-20 passing with a couple of deep…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Greg Stewart remembers watching Chiefs rookie cornerback Tremon Smith, then a high school quarterback, doing “crazy stuff, freaky stuff” with a skill set destined to play football on Sundays one day. “I know a lot of coaches, you want guys that’s got dog in them,” said Stewart, who recruited Smith to Central Arkansas. “And he’s got …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs running back has entered the league’s concussion protocol with a concussion. There is no timetable yet on his return to training camp. West left practice on Saturday after taking a hit to the helmet during the team’s first padded practice of camp. The team carries a deep running back stable but injuries are now testing …
The first day of padded practice normally brings out more fire and attitude, and Saturday’s third training camp practice proved no exception. The players took the opportunity to attack with more ferocity, and individual matchups took on more impact. It’s still not tackle to the ground but it’s enough for players to whet their appetite. Day’s highlights Offensive play of …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Greg Stewart remembers watching Chiefs rookie cornerback Tremon Smith, then a high school quarterback, doing “crazy stuff, freaky stuff” with a skill set destined to play football on Sundays one day. “I know a lot of coaches, you…
The first day of padded practice normally brings out more fire and attitude, and Saturday's third training camp practice proved no exception. The players took the opportunity to attack with more ferocity, and individual matchups took on more impact.…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Chiefs running back has entered the league's concussion protocol with a concussion. There is no timetable yet on his return to training camp. West left practice on Saturday after taking a hit to the helmet during the team's first…
ST JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs safety Eric Berry could be bitter from losing two NFL seasons to injury and a third to cancer, but instead he’s grateful for how the adversities have shaped his life and career. “The whole cancer deal was actual a privilege to be honest with you,” Berry said following the Chiefs’ first padded practice of training …
ST JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs running back Charcandrick West left practice early Saturday following a hit to the helmet, according to head coach Andy Reid. “(Head athletic trainer) Rick (Burkholder) is evaluating him , we’ll just see where he’s at,” Reid said. “We’ll just see where he’s at.” The hit occurred on the first day of practice with pads allowing …
ST JOSEPH, Mo. -- Chiefs safety Eric Berry could be bitter from losing two NFL seasons to injury and a third to cancer, but instead he's grateful for how the adversities have shaped his life and career. "The whole cancer deal was actual a privilege…
