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.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt made it clearly immediately in his Monday press conference he would not say anything negative about former general manager John Dorsey — but much of what he did say spoke volumes about why the team parted ways with the architect of a team coming off a 12-4 season …
We have a special early release show for you today. Tampa Hali had a weekend to remember and had a lot to say about his playing time, his coaches, his teammates and the way the team is covered. We dig into the meaning and what it could do for/to the team as they head to St Joe to start training …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs defense end Chris Jones sustained an injury during private workouts earlier this month, prompting the Chiefs to place the second-year defender on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start training camp in St. Joseph, Mo. Jones underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee July 12, according to Rick Burkholder, the club’s head athletic trainer. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs dramatic offseason took another hairpin turn days before the opening of training camp with defensive end Tamba Hali questioning his playing time and the team’s player leadership in a series of tweets and an appearance on a podcast. “I think it’s important, especially if you’re on our team and you’re one of …
Seth Keysor from ArrowheadPride.com sits down to talk Chiefs. We dig into the effect Eric Fisher has on the KC offense. The team believes he’s an anchor on the offensive line. Who can help and hinder his development going forward? The left guard position is particularly influential on how well Fisher can live up to his contract. With three other …
Derrick Johnson looks to be healthy. Justin Houston is adamant he is back to full strength. Tamba Hali will still be productive in a limited snap count. The team needs Dee Ford to become the player they drafted him to be. He has made the effort to work this offseason and it may be ready to pay off. With little …
Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com is back. Is it time to worry about Pat Mahomes? we have conflicting opinions. Which are the most critical camp battles? Who are the players we’re looking at to make a leap? All this and more. Want to be heard on the show? Leave Locked on Chiefs a voicemail at (913) 777-4457.
The lads of Arrowheads Abroad (KCChiefsuk.co.uk) are here for a trans-Atlantic chat on your Kansas City Chiefs. Dave, Tom and Brad joined us and talk about the Chiefs UK Fanbase, the NFL’s expansion outside the U.S. We wander into Game of Thrones and beer topics as well. Then, check out the group’s predictions for the 2017 season.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just more than 10 years ago, newly minted Chiefs general manager Brett Veach patrolled the campus of the University of Delaware, serving as the event manager for the athletic department and biding his time for the opportunity to make his mark. The chance arrived when Veach landed the opportunity of a lifetime — working as an …
