KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ 2013 season, which for the most part proved a success, came to an abrupt end following a stunning 45-44 playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts. But the nightmare will ultimately be put to rest if Chiefs defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas has his way. “We’ve watched it about three times with the players,” Thomas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ fifth day of organized team activities (OTAs) is in the books, and still no sign of outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flowers. But given the voluntary nature of the workouts, the Pro Bowl players don’t have to be at the Chiefs training facility until the mandatory minicamp on June 17-19. Also missing …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With left tackle Eric Fisher (shoulder) limited, the Chiefs maintained different offensive line combinations Tuesday during the first day of the second set of organized team activities (OTAs). Much like he did last week, Fisher participated in the early individual drills portion of OTAs before moving off the field to observe team-related 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 segments. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday waived offensive lineman Colin Kelly. Kelly, 24, originally signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State on May 1, 2013. The 6-foot-5, 298-pound offensive lineman spent the 2013 season on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during training camp. Kelly’s departure places the Chiefs offseason roster …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs return to the practice field Tuesday for the next segment of three-day voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) with intriguing scenarios. Whether outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flowers, both of whom weren’t present last week, make an appearance remains to be seen. Various speculative reports notwithstanding, keep in mind the voluntary nature of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A change in environment could be intimidating during the initial adjustment process, especially for an NFL job carrying pressure for a roster spot. But having a familiar face around on a daily basis certainly helps for new Chiefs DeMarcus and David Van Dyke, both of whom happen to be first cousins. The Chiefs signed DeMarcus, 25, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From rookie minicamp to the recently concluded first set of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs), the 5-foot-7, 179-pound import from Canada has been hard to ignore. Weston Dressler lines up wide or in the slot during 11-on-11 with virtually the same result whenever the football comes his way. He’s catching it, sometimes making difficult grabs – …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Running back Joe McKnight may have landed in the best spot with Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who has been affectionately called the “coach of second chances” by Chad Lewis, one of Reid’s former players. McKnight, a fourth-round pick (112th overall) out of Southern California with the New York Jets in 2010, sat out of football last season …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up the first set of voluntary organized team activities Thursday, and coach Andy Reid was pleased with the past three days of work. “It’s good to get everybody out here and be able to put on our helmets and move around a little bit,” Reid said, “go offense vs. defense and get some …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The second day of organized team activities (OTAs) concluded Wednesday with the Chiefs still down two Pro Bowl starters on defense. Outside linebacker Justin Houston and cornerback Brandon Flower missed a second straight day. But at least with Houston, outside linebacker Tamba Hali didn’t sound concerned when asked if Houston would eventually return. “As far as I …
