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.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The largest crowd of Chiefs’ training camp thus far this season turned out on Saturday, with approximately 6,000 fans on hand for a padded practice that even fired up club chairman and CEO Clark Hunt. “I thought the practice today was a good one with a lot of intensity,” Hunt said, “y and we just appreciate …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A total of 10 Chiefs missed at least a portion of practice Saturday including two starters on both sides of the ball with linebacker Anthony Hitchens the latest headliner on the sidelines. Hitchens sat practiced with a hamstring injury in his left leg. Reggie Ragland also remains on the non-football injury list with swelling in his …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs fans following training camp practices seem to ride a virtual rollercoaster with every throw from Patrick Mahomes fixating on every touchdown and dwelling on every interception, but head coach Andy Reid swears he doesn’t care. “I told you at the beginning of camp I don’t care about all that stuff,” Reid said following Thursday morning’s …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Two of the Chiefs top six lineman left practice early Thursday, leaving the offensive to cobble together a new first-team offensive line during the last live period of the day. Left tackle Eric Fisher tweaked his shoulder and current left guard Cameron Erving tweak his right knee, according to head coach Andy Reid. The coach gave no indication …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The No. 1 offense had a rocky day at times on Wednesday as some of the backups turned in strong performances as the Chiefs resume training camp following an off day. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tossed two interceptions and had a…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt eased any worries that an offseason hamstring injury may linger, taking the field with the first-team offense in full pads with contact on Wednesday. Hunt took part in goal line situations as well…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Chiefs fans following training camp practices seem to ride a virtual rollercoaster with every throw from Patrick Mahomes fixating on every touchdown and dwelling on every interception, but head coach Andy Reid swears he doesn't…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Two of the Chiefs top six lineman left practice early Thursday, leaving the offensive to cobble together a new first-team offensive line during the last live period of the day. Left tackle Eric Fisher tweaked his shoulder and…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Not long ago Cameron Erving might have let bouncing at all five positions in the span of a single practice might deflate his spirits and eat away at his concentration on the field. “Not having time to be able to focus on one thing,…
