KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just more than 10 years ago, newly minted Chiefs general manager Brett Veach patrolled the campus of the University of Delaware, serving as the event manager for the athletic department and biding his time for the opportunity to make his mark. The chance arrived when Veach landed the opportunity of a lifetime — working as an …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –The Chiefs found their new general manager, and they did not need to look very far to find a familiar face. Brett Veach, the team’s co-director of player personnel, ascended to the role Monday, culminating an 18-day search following the departure of former GM John Dorsey. The 39-year-old Veach followed head coach Andy Reid to Kansas City …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs generated buzz around the NFL Thursday afternoon with news the club extended the contract of head coach Andy Reid, then obliterated that headline less than an hour later with CEO Clark Hunt announcing the departure of general manager John Dorsey. “I notified John that we would not be extending his contract beyond the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The departure of Jeremy Maclin from the Kansas City Chiefs receivers group creates a vacancy for a top-shelf receiver capable of turning in a 1,000-yard season as well as a leader who takes charge and sets a professional tone. Coach Andy Reid acknowledges replacing Maclin stands a tall task. “I don’t think you replace him, that’s not …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs officially confirmed the hiring of Tim Terry from Green Bay on Friday to serve as directory of pro personnel as well as announcing a new salary cap strategist and promotions for several scouts. Terry served as assistant director of pro personnel for the Packers since 2008. He worked alongside Chiefs general manager John …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs continue shuffling desks in the front office during the offseason, hiring a former Green Bay Packers executive as their new director of pro personnel. Tim Terry served as assistant director of pro personnel for the Packers since 2008. He worked alongside Chiefs general manager John Dorsey from the 2004 to 2012 seasons while both …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s NFL team continues its involvement in the state’s largest media market, with the Kansas City Chiefs renewing is contract with CBS affiliate KMOV to carry the team’s games and programming for the second consecutive year. “We are excited to reach a renewal agreement with KMOV in St. Louis,” team president Mark Donovan said in a …
Chiefs playing league-high six primetime games, including season-opening visit to New England KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs kickoff the upcoming NFL season with a visit to the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. The team’s 2017 schedule includes six primetime games, including three at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs face an uphill challenge visiting the Patriots for …
Club names Mike Kafka as offensive quality control coach and Road Wilson as assistant special teams coach KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs officially filled the last remaining vacancy on Andy Reid’s coaching staff while also carving out a new role for one of Reid’s former quarterback disciples. Rod Wilson joins the staff as assistant special teams coach, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Indianapolis Colts wish-list for their new general manager appeared to start with Chris Ballard, and the search ended with Ballard as well. The Colts announced Sunday the hiring of the Chiefs’ director of football operations as their new GM. The departure of Ballard brings an end to a series of flirtations between Ballard and various …
