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.
Justin Houston will play defensive end in the Colts' 4-3 defense this year, which will give the Chiefs some insight to how Houston might have fit in to the club's new defense under Steve Spagnuolo. Looks as if Indianapolis plans to use him as a pass…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- The notion the Chiefs may use a running back by committee approach this season continues gathering steam, but don't expect that possibility to dislodge Damien Williams as the leader of the pack. Both head coach Andy Reid and…
Luck appears doubtful to play in the preseason, and that's worth keeping an eye on for Chiefs fans. The Colts are due to visit Kansas City in Week 5 for a rematch of last year's Divisional Playoff game, and the game looms as a likely playoff…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- While the Chiefs' offensive coaching staff remains unchanged from a year ago, it's a completely rebuilt defensive group on the defensive side under new coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. Two of Spagnuolo's new assistants – linebackers…
Darwin Thompson is emerging as one of the more intriguing Chiefs players during training camp. So far he's showing the same bounce and explosiveness he demonstrated at Utah State, and looks like he could transition from a mere "chess piece" to a…
If any questions existed regarding Marcus Kemp's security on the Chiefs roster, he's answering them during training camp. Kemp remains one of coordinator Dave Toub's most valuable players on special teams, and now he's gaining greater confidence from…
Cody Thompson has emerged as the most promising of the Chiefs' three undrafted rookie receivers. He's consistently made plays, and looks like a definite practice squad candidate and an active roster possibility if injuries hit. Thompson and Rashard…
It will be very interesting to see how Darron Lee fits into the Chiefs' defense. Anthony Hitchens, Reggie Ragland and Damien Wilson are the starters in the base 4-3, with Hitchens and Wilson typically remaining on the field in sub packages. Lee and…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- Despite a looming four-game suspension to start the season, newest Chiefs cornerback Morris Claiborne said he had options for where to play in 2019, but one reason stood out for choosing Kansas City. “They've got one of the best…
