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. — 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, it makes your mind go to every little thing that could go …
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 team run activities and full scrimmage. He showed no ill effects from the injury, sharing the first-team work …
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 third wiped away by a penalty. The team spent a lot of time on run situations …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — All 89 other Chiefs players wrapped up practice, some stopping to sign autographs before heading to the locker room. Only second-year tight end Alex Ellis remained behind, a long figure hitting a blocking sled. When he finished there it seemed practice was over. “I don’t know, I’ve got a lot to work on,” Ellis said. He headed …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- All 89 other Chiefs players wrapped up practice, some stopping to sign autographs before heading to the locker room. Only second-year tight end Alex Ellis remained behind, a long figure hitting a blocking sled. When he finished…
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 touchdowns. Only two missed connections kept Mahomes from a perfect outing. He sailed a medium cross to Sammy Watkins over this head, then …
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 …
