The tight end position became an area of strength on the Chiefs’ offense based on the play of an emerging second-year star. 2014 ROSTER: Travis Kelce, Anthony Fasano, Richard Gordon INJURED RESERVE: Demetrius Harris (foot) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Richard Gordon, Demetrius Harris (exclusive rights) POSITION REVIEW The tight end corps, anchored by second-year pro Travis Kelce, rebounded from the 2013 …
A look back at the Chiefs wide receiver corps from the 2014 season. 2014 ROSTER: Dwayne Bowe, Albert Wilson, Jason Avant, Junior Hemingway, Donnie Avery, Frankie Hammond Jr. INJURED RESERVE: A.J. Jenkins (shoulder) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Jason Avant, Junior Hemingway (exclusive rights), Frankie Hammond Jr. (exclusive rights) POSITION REVIEW The wide receiver position held one of the most talked about …
A look back at the running back position from the 2014 regular season. 2014 ROSTER: Jamaal Charles, Knile Davis, Charcandrick West, De’Anthony Thomas, fullback Anthony Sherman INJURED RESERVE: Cyrus Gray (knee), Joe McKnight (Achilles) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Joe McKnight POSITION REVIEW While not as dynamic as his 2013 season, Jamaal Charles once again was the focal point of the Kansas …
A look back at the Chiefs quarterback position from the 2014 regular season. 2014 ROSTER: Alex Smith, Chase Daniel, Aaron Murray INJURED RESERVE: Tyler Bray (ankle) 2015 FREE AGENTS: None POSITION REVIEW Alex Smith continued his steady, if unspectacular, play in 2014. His 3,265 passing yards ranked 20th among starting quarterbacks and his 18 touchdowns ranked 19th. However, his six interceptions …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest question mark on the Chiefs defense entering the 2014 season surrounded the pass defense and for good reason. The Chiefs allowed an average of 306 yards passing per game the final seven games of the 2013 regular season to finish ranked 25th against the pass (247.6 yards allowed per game). Kansas City overhauled the unit …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, who led the league with 22 sacks, is the second-ever recipient of the Deacon Jones Award, the NFL announced Wednesday. The award was created in 2013 and named in honor of the late Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones. It is given annually to the NFL leader in quarterback …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Opposing running backs tearing through the Chiefs defense became a weekly occurrence in 2014. The Chiefs allowed 127.2 yards rushing per game to finish ranked 28th in the NFL. But the defense played without inside linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito, both of whom suffered season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon injuries in Week 1. Coach …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs enter an evaluation period with the 2014 regular season in the rear view mirror. There are holes to fill on both sides of the ball from a season that saw the Chiefs finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. “We’ll go back and we’ll evaluate everything,” coach Andy Reid said. “That’s what takes place in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard’s name has been linked in various reports to a couple of vacant general manager positions around the league. But ultimately, the reports are speculative in nature so far. “I haven’t been approached yet truth be told,” general manager John Dorsey said Monday. Ballard has 14 years of experience in …
The month-long break between the conclusion of mandatory minicamp and the start of training camp signals the only true offseason period of the NFL. With organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp in the books, the Chiefs have an opportunity to recharge batteries before rookies and quarterbacks report for training camp on July 20 in St. Joseph, Mo. The Chiefs will …