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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ten days of organized team activities (OTAs) and a three-day minicamp are officially in the books as the Chiefs concluded Phase Three of the offseason workout program on Thursday. Up next on the road to the 2014 regular season is training camp in late July. Coach Andy Reid recently complimented his players following OTAs and the laudatory …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back De’Anthony Thomas’ return to minicamp on Tuesday started off well, as he looked quick and displayed burst. But in near 90 degree temperatures, Thomas eventually left the field late in practice with what the team said was an illness. Prior to departing, he was observed sitting in the shade with a towel over his …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Tuesday kicked off a three-day mandatory minicamp without two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Justin Houston. Houston’s absence isn’t excused, which means the Chiefs can levy a fine for each day missed in accordance with Article 42, Section 1 (a) (ix), Exhibit A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. By missing Day One of minicamp, Houston …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs hold a mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday through Thursday before the players take a break ahead of training camp in July. The last period in Phase Three of the league’s offseason workout program offers the coaching staff a chance to reinforce to players what has been learned in the past 10 days of voluntary organized …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday closed out 10 days of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) and now shift focus to next week’s minicamp. “I appreciate the work of the guys,” coach Andy Reid said. “They’ve had a good camp so far. They busted their tail and done everything we’ve asked of them.” Players return to the field …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There’s an area on offense that has become increasingly difficult to ignore as the Chiefs have gone through voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). And that’s the rapport between quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, an attribute coach Andy Reid touched on last week when discussing Smith’s maturation in the system. “I think he’s more …
