KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs coaching staff didn’t hold back the past week on complimenting Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. “He’s an explosive player, makes a lot of things happen,” coach Andy Reid said. “He’s great at extending plays. “From a defensive standpoint, you’ve got to make sure you play the whole play, and then a little. He moves …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Arguably one of the NFL’s top punters has worn a Chiefs uniform for 11 seasons. But many outside the region apparently aren’t familiar with Dustin Colquitt based on annual Pro Bowl voting tallied from coaches, players and fans. While he is an alternate for the Pro Bowl behind Sam Koch of the Baltimore Ravens and Johnny …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cleveland Browns wide receiver Dwayne Bowe showed his excitement when he tweeted on April 21: “1 o’clock 12-27-15 (check) That date.” The date, of course, marked Bowe’s return to Arrowhead Stadium where he began his career as the Chiefs’ first-round pick of the 2007 NFL Draft. Bowe’s time in Cleveland, however, hasn’t gone well since he …
Offensive, defensive and special teams keys for the Kansas City Chiefs (9-5) in Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns (3-11) starting at noon CT at Arrowhead Stadium. OFFENSE For Alex Smith and the Chiefs offense, the last few weeks have been inconsistent performances, with enough points to win the game and only one turnover. But shaky pass protection, too many …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2015 season provided a series of career firsts for Chiefs offensive lineman Jarrod Pughsley. He was elevated from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Dec. 8, marking the first time on an active roster since he entered the league in 2014 as an undrafted free agent out of Akron with the Dallas Cowboys. Less …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos has a firm grasp of soccer traditions, a sport he grew up playing in his native Brazil. And one of the oldest customs Santos knows well surrounds the postgame exchange of jerseys. “You see a lot of the young players swapping jerseys with older veterans just because they grew up watching them …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – “And a little child shall lead them.” That passage from the Old Testament is relevant with the 2015 Kansas City Chiefs. Marcus Peters is not a little child in the normal world; he’s 22 years old. But in professional football, he is a toddler, a rookie with just 14 games of NFL experience. With the season …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – From offense to defense through 15 games, the Chiefs epitomize the “next man up” mentality while dealing with an assortment of injuries on both side of the ball. That approach won’t change in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns with the Chiefs now dealing with outside linebacker Tamba Hali’s thumb injury, which required surgery earlier in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are set to welcome back wide receiver/punt returner De’Anthony Thomas. Thomas, who hasn’t played since suffering a concussion in Week 11, put in a full practice Thursday for a second straight day and appears on track to resume his role on offense and special teams Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. And Thomas believes he is …
The Chiefs are just one win and a Steelers or Jets loss away from punching their ticket to the playoffs. Here’s how the Chiefs can complete their part of the task against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. 1. Controlled Rush The Chiefs will need to rush Johnny Manziel similar to Aaron Rodgers, Tyrod Taylor and Russell Wilson …
