KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coming off a 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs (9-1) face adversity for the first time this season. Are they focused on Sunday’s opponent, the San Diego Chargers (4-6), or playing a mental game of “What ifs” from Week 11? Or even worse, are the Chiefs looking ahead to Week 13’s rematch against Denver? …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A league-wide debate has ensued in recent days over San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks’ controversial hit on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. The Week 11 play resulted in a 15-yard roughing the passer penalty, which ultimately cost the 49ers the game and a $15,750 fine to Brooks. Agree to disagree on that game-changing infraction, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs inability to sustain drives throughout the season came back to haunt them in Week 11’s 27-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. And during Monday’s media session, coach Andy Reid pointed out the team’s slow starts. “I want to make sure that I get us in the right position to start games,” Reid said. “We’re …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Less than 24 hours after suffering the first defeat of the season, the Chiefs answered questions against the Denver Broncos. For one, there should be no doubt if the Chiefs are for real contrary to what some in the media are spewing. It’s tough for a level-headed person to argue against that fact when considering the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs coach Andy Reid on Monday didn’t offer new information surrounding the injuries suffered by four starters during Sunday night’s loss to the Denver Broncos. Reid said defensive end Mike DeVito (knee sprain), defensive end Tyson Jackson (abdominal), right guard Jon Asamoah (calf, shoulder) and right tackle Eric Fisher (shoulder) were pending MRIs. “Once we get …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The weekly preparations are over, meaning there’s only one thing remaining for the Chiefs and Denver Broncos. “I think for both teams, it’s a privilege to be in this situation,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said during Friday’s media session. “And now you go play.” There’s no doubt Sunday’s primetime matchup is a doozy and features numerous …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The large production from the Denver Broncos’ primary receivers matches three of the four players’ respective heights. Demaryius Thomas stands 6-3, 229 pounds; Eric Decker comes in at 6-3, 214 pounds; tight end Julius Thomas is listed at 6-5, 250 pounds; and Wes Welker comes in at 5-9, 185. Denver’s receivers are physically imposing, but even more so …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On a normal day at the Chiefs training facility, a group of 15-20 reporters are on the scene to provide daily coverage. Those numbers have paled in comparison to the throng of media converging on the facility in the past two days. Despite already having an embedded Chiefs beat reporter, ESPN sent Bob Holtzman on Wednesday. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Kyle Williams may be in a new place, but he’s surrounded by friendly faces on offense to assist his transition. Claimed off waivers on Wednesday from the San Francisco 49ers, Williams reunites with quarterback Alex Smith and wide receiver A.J. Jenkins. And he couldn’t be happier. “I see a lot of my little …
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – The expressions on some of the Chiefs defensive lineman matched the airmen waiting for them Tuesday morning inside a hangar housing a B-2 Stealth Bomber. The Chiefs contingent, which included team president Mark Donovan; defensive linemen Dontari Poe, Mike DeVito, Allen Bailey, Anthony Toribio and Jaye Howard; two cheerleaders; and KC Wolf, may have …
