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.
Chris takes us into the details of the Chiefs first day in pads in St Joseph. Are these wide receivers drastically underrated? Can Kevin Pierre-Louis make a contribution after being traded to Kansas City? What’s going on with Justin Houston? Want to be heard not he show? Leave Locked on Chiefs a voicemail at 913-777-4457.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub relies on young players in field his squads and linebacker Ukeme Eligwe leads a trio of rookies making an impact on the kick and punt return teams so far. “I’ve already got him starting on punt team,” Toub said about the fifth-round pick in this year’s draft. “That says a …
Chris takes you through the player of the day, the level of competition on display from the cornerbacks and the newest Chief. Then, there could be a spark in the Mahomes playing time discussion. Want to be heard on the show? Leave Locked on Chiefs a voicemail at (913) 777-4457.
Chris Clark of Locked on Chiefs checks in from St. Joseph, Mo., for Chiefs training camp. He shares his first-hand takes on the day’s events, talks trades and breaks down inside linebackers and wide receivers. Want to be heard on the show? Leave Locked on Chiefs a voicemail at (913) 777-4457.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Kansas City rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivered the biggest roar from the crowd on the second day of training camp, completing a quick four-play drive in a two-minute drill, capped off by a scrambling run for a touchdown. Mahomes started the drive threading a deep ball over the middle to tight end Ross Travis. Two completions …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Speedster Tyreek Hill established his mark on offense and special teams as a rookie, making plays nearly anywhere the Chiefs lined him up on the field. But to keep the second-year star mentally and physically fresh, the team expects a more focused playbook for Hill in 2017. Hill put a lot of miles on his cleats …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The eruption ignited last weekend by linebacker Tamba Hali’s comments about his playing time and team leaders participating in offseason workouts cooled Friday, with Hali and his teammates sending the message that there are no hard feelings among the veterans. “I’m a competitor, Hali said. “I want to compete. It’s not about starting, it’s not about …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Chiefs picked up former Baylor wide receiver Antwan Goodley on Friday ahead of the first full team practice of training camp while waiving wide receiver Alonzo Moore. Goodley signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers but has yet …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — New Chiefs general manager made his trade just hours before the team’s first full training camp practice, sending linebacker D.J. Alexander to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis. Pierre-Louis, a 6-0, 230-pound outside linebacker from Boston College, was a fourth-round draft for the Seahawks in 2014. He picked up 13 tackles in seven …
We dig into the plan for the Kansas City Chiefs as laid out by new General Manager Brett Veach. Veach elaborates on his philosophy and plan going forward. He also tells about his pre-interview help from Chris Ballard, now in Indianapolis. Seth Keysor from ArrowheadPride.com sits down to talk Chiefs. We go over Veach’s comments and impression. Want to be …
