KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Kansas Jayhawks tight end Jimmay Mundine is on a mission after not receiving an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine. The 6-2, 242-pound Mundine wrapped up his career in Lawrence, Kan., in 2014 by leading the Jayhawks in receiving with 45 catches for 584 yards, adding three touchdowns. He appeared in 45 career games, totaling …
The days leading to Troy University’s Pro Day on March 2 at Veterans Memorial Stadium offered sleepless nights for defensive lineman Billy Dobbs. And the late hours of March 1 proved the worst night as he attempted to fall asleep at 10 p.m. “Six hours of tossing and turning, waking up every hour on the hour,” Dobbs said with a chuckle …
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday, and NFL scouts arrived in force to observe the workout at the school’s indoor football training facility. More than an estimated 30 personnel from the Giants, Steelers, Ravens, Jaguars, Redskins, Bengals, Panthers, Lions, Falcons, Colts, Buccaneers, Bears, Seahawks, Saints, Eagles, Texans, Patriots, Broncos, Chargers, Titans and Chiefs were …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – More than 300 draft prospects converge on Indianapolis beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17 for the NFL Scouting Combine, an annual week-long draft evaluation process. A majority of invitees come with awards as evidence of decorated college careers, and all participants hope to impress NFL teams for a shot at playing at the next level. But Kansas State defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL recognizes the armed forces throughout November with an annual “Salute to Service” campaign. The celebrations aren’t limited to the field, as players attend military-related functions or visit installations to gain an appreciation of what men and women in uniform experience on a daily basis. “I think it’s awesome,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “You …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Josh Mauga stood in the tunnel with his starting defensive teammates during pregame introductions on Sept. 7, 2014. The Chiefs inside linebacker soaked in the Arrowhead Stadium environment while anxiously waiting to hear his name as butterflies churned in his stomach. The heavy thumping in his chest fueled the emotions and adrenaline coursing through his 6-1, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NFL’s apparent desire for more offense has paid off. Teams league-wide combined to score 4,250 points two weeks ago, marking the most points through six weeks of action in NFL history. To put the scoring binge in perspective, the Chiefs currently allow 20.2 points per game entering Week 8, yet rank as the sixth-best defense …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The hulking 6-3, 290-pound defender won’t command the spotlight like some of his high-profile defensive teammates. But Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has blossomed from a backup role the previous three seasons to become an every-down starter. The Chiefs’ appreciation of Bailey’s value is evidenced through five games where he has totaled 260 defensive snaps, 14 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Once is a fluke, but twice or more is generally considered a habit. The Chiefs’ current two-game winning streak appears to lean to the latter after scoring a combined 75 points since Week 3. To put the scoring output in perspective, the Chiefs totaled 27 combined points in the two losses. The offense has also amassed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Draft picks aren’t guaranteed to make an NFL active roster. Chiefs linebacker Nico Johnson discovered that harsh reality on Aug. 30 when the team waived him as part of the roster trimmings to meet the 53-man roster. “It was surprising,” Johnson said. “It made me understand the business side more because it’s more of a personnel …
