KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs shift focus to the voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) with the three-day rookie minicamp concluded. And there won’t be much of a break in preparations before the Chiefs conduct a total of 10 OTA sessions on May 26-28, June 2-4 and June 9-12. “They’ll start right back up tomorrow (Tuesday),” coach Andy Reid said …
K.C. Chiefs photo Receivers coach David Culley speaks with his receivers during practice at the Chiefs rookie mini-camp From the Truman Sports Complex Visually, Chiefs third-round draft choice Chris Conley is an impressive young man. The wide receiver out of the University of Georgia looks like an NFL pass catcher, at least the current incarnation of the position. He stands …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rookie cornerbacks Justin Cox and De’Vante Bausby went undrafted, but that doesn’t mean their services weren’t desired around the league. The 6-1, 191-pound Cox, who played at Mississippi State, said he drew post-draft interest from the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Chiefs. The 6-2, 182-pound Bausby, who played at Pittsburg State, said he …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest question entering the weekend surrounded where offensive lineman Mitch Morse would play during rookie minicamp. The Chiefs spent a second-round pick (49th overall) on the 6-6, 306-pound Morse during the 2015 NFL Draft, but the versatile offensive lineman’s specific role was unclear in the days after the annual selection process. Apparently, Morse also couldn’t …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have 69 players, including all nine members of the 2015 draft class, present at rookie minicamp. The following 41 players are present on a tryout basis: • QB Michael Strauss, Richmond • QB Cody Sokol, Louisiana Tech • QB Chris Bonner, Colorado State-Puebla • QB Bo Wallace, Mississippi • RB Ricky Seale, Stanford • RB …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A hint of the return of football occurs with the annual rookie minicamp Saturday through Monday at the Chiefs training facility. The sound of smacking pads will be absent, however, as players practice in helmets and shorts, and hitting isn’t allowed during the three-day event. The weekend serves as an orientation for first-year players, where they receive …
