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. — Preparation for the NFL Draft requires the ability to adapt to any situation that can develop throughout the week. Just as front offices conduct draft simulations to prepare for the draft, that’s how Chiefs Digest approaches its mock drafts. This first mock draft will be straightforward — no trades, no specific theme and hopefully nothing too …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There’s no replacing Tyreek Hill but the Chiefs on Thursday at least turned the page to the next chapter of their story by signing with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling as the latest addition to their offense The 27-year-old moves from the green and gold of Green Bay to the red and gold of Kansas City while …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No one has ever run faster in a Chiefs uniform than Tyreek Hill, and in a blink of an eye on Wednesday the dynamic playmaker sped out of Kansas City to the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster trade that came out of nowhere. In exchange for Hill, the Chiefs are reportedly receiving five draft picks: the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs made an effort to land wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster during free agency a year ago, but the club didn’t let him get away a second time, agreeing to terms Friday with the 25-year-old wideout. Smith-Schuster succinctly confirmed the news on social media, tweeting “#ChiefsKingdom Let’s Go!” The Chiefs and Smith-Schuster agreed to a one-year …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Justin Reid did not even try to conceal the excitement he felt on the inside as he strode into the media workroom in the Chiefs training complex on Thursday. “Today is a great day,” said the newest member of the Chiefs. “I am so excited to be here in Kansas City. I can’t tell you all …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The “will they or won’t they’ between the Chiefs and safety Tyrann Mathieu appeared to come to a conclusion Monday night when the club agreed to terms with Justin Reid, a former protegee of Mathieu, who now receives the mantle of leadership in Kansas City. The three-year deal is reportedly worth $31.5 million including $20 million …
INDIANAPOLIS — Chiefs head coach Andy Reid wasted no time after he stepped to the podium at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, immediately addressing rumors of disfunction amongst himself, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, saying “that’s kind of gotten fabricated.” “We were on vacation and over the two weeks I came back and all of a sudden …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a crowded field that included three NFL All-Rookie selections, linebacker Nick Bolton landed the coveted Mack Lee Hill Award as the team’s rookie of year over center Creed Humphrey and right guard Trey Smith. Bolton compiled a compelling resume for the award, leading the Chiefs with 112 total tackles including a team-best 11 tackles for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nothing seemingly could go wrong for the Chiefs in the first half of the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Then everything that could go wrong did go wrong in the second half as the Chiefs fell 27-24 in overtime, denying head coach Andy Reid and his team a third-straight Super Bowl bid. “I know …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyrann Mathieu will play in the AFC championship against the Cincinnati Bengals after the Chiefs removed the questionable designation on their safety Sunday morning. Mathieu suffered a concussion during last week’s Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills but returned to practice in full on Thursday and Friday. He needed a final clearance from the independent …
