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. — It’s a small sample size to be sure but after three preseason games there’s one conclusion that can be drawn about the Chiefs’ starting defense. These guys might be pretty good, and head coach Andy Reid thinks so too “I like the speed they’re playing with. I like the communication that’s taken place there,” Reid said …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thursday’s meeting between the Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers marks the last chance for rookies and veterans battling for roster spots to make their final impressions, and there’s no shortage of positions to watch where performance or injuries could swing a decision or two for general manager Brett Veach and his staff. The latest roster …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their lone Super Bowl championship following the 1969 season, died Wednesday at the age of 87. The Dawson family announced his passing in a statement issued through his long-time employer, KMBC-TV. “With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs made their final moves to reduce their roster to 80 players ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. central time deadline, placing running back Derrick Gore on injured reserve and moving offense tackle Lucas Niang to the reserve/physically unable to perform list. This follows the moves on Monday when the club placed three players on waivers: …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs tight end Blake Bell has undergone surgery for the hip flexor injury he suffered in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday, with no timetable for his return. “I don’t think it’s going to be real quick though,” Reid said. When asked if Bell might start the season on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs returned to their training complex on Monday to resume workouts ahead of Thursday’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, and they expect to have two starters back on the field. Defensive tackle Chris Jones and wide receiver Mecole Hardman both plan to work on Monday after sitting out Saturday’s win over Washington. Jones …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Head coach Andy Reid’s pregame plan called for Patrick Mahomes and his fellow starters to play most of the first half in Saturday’s 24-14 preseason win over the Washington Commanders. But as soon as Mahomes connected with tight end Jody Fortson for the duo’s second touchdown of the day, Mahomes and the No. 1 offense headed …
With the first preseason game in the books and training camp coming to a close on Thursday, it’s time to revisit the Chiefs’ squad and project who might crack the initial 53-player roster to open the 2022 season. Rotations changed a bit following the team’s 19-14 loss to the Bears in Chicago last week. There are 43 players whom Chiefs …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — With just one more practice remaining before the Chiefs break training camp and return to Kansas City, two starters exited Wednesday’s workout with injuries. Defensive end Chris Jones left fewer than 15 minutes into the practice during the individual drill period. Jones spoke to an athletic trainer on the sideline before riding back to the locker …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A secret for top chefs to test would-be cooks by asking them to cook the most simple of dishes, the everyday omelet — a simple dish requiring skill to truly master. Renowned chef Wolfgang Puck once said, “I tell people when they come to my restaurant and want to be a cook, I say, ‘Make me …
