The Chiefs kick off Phase Three of the offseason workout program with the first set of organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26-28. Teams are allowed 10 total days of OTA activities, and the Chiefs will conduct the second set on June 2-4 before closing out on June 9-12. The Chiefs will hold a mandatory three-day minicamp on June 16-18 …
The Chiefs enter Phase Three of the offseason workout program with the first set of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26-28. The next period of OTAs occur June 2-4 and June 9-12, and then the three-day mandatory minicamp on June 16-18 before the Chiefs report for training camp sometime in late July. Kansas City’s pass defense remains intact from …
Kansas City’s offensive line produced a woeful performance in pass protection against opposing pass rushers throughout the 2014 season. 2014 ROSTER: Eric Fisher, Mike McGlynn, Jeff Linkenbach, Rodney Hudson, Zach Fulton, Ryan Harris, Donald Stephenson, Eric Kush, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif INJURED RESERVE: Jeff Allen (elbow) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Rodney Hudson, Mike McGlynn, Jeff Linkenbach, Ryan Harris POSITION REVIEW The starting offensive line fell …
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 …
The conclusion of the Chiefs’ final offseason workouts before training camp next month answered many question about the team’s depth chart and roster makeup, but also generated more buzz regarding several key positions, especially defensive back and tight end. The biggest roster move during workouts was the release of cornerback Brandon Flowers, a move that caused a domino effect throughout the …
At first glance, the 2014 draft appears to have very little impact on the starting lineup when the Chiefs line up in September. Yet this year’s draft certainly shakes up the depth chart, and may provide answers to the problem of a lack of experience on special teams. While some first-round draft picks are asked to step up as starters …
The beginning of offseason workouts for the Chiefs brought indications from coach Andy Reid on which players will get the first shots at filling starting positions vacated by departing free agents. The two biggest questions answered were at right guard and free safety. Reid said Rishaw Johnson will likely get the early nod at right guard over fellow reserve Rokevious …