The Kansas City Chiefs have reached their first major question of training camp. Do they have enough cornerback depth? Many questioned the Chiefs’ leadership in waiting until the 6th round of the NFL Draft to select a defensive back in 2017. The team’s lack of experience at the position and a proclivity for injuries at the position made depth at …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs put the shoulder pads on for the second time during training camp, and the defense once again took advantage of the opportunity to level the playing field against the offense. The secondary turned in several interceptions and the entire defensive collected many big hits. The front seven also fared well against the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs reached for depth along the defensive line Wednesday, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Roy Miller. “An honor and a privilege to be a Kansas City Chief,” Miller posted on Twitter. “I know a lot of prayers and thoughts have been with me an I appreciate it.” Miller played 112 games with 83 starts …
The Chiefs quarterback “controversy” continues shaping up as an atypical one. The selection of Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL draft generated the likelihood of some type of quarterback competition. Tyler Bray remains running at the No. 2 quarterback position but Mahomes performance with third team reps raises the question if Mahomes might be ready to wrestle the backup job …
ESPN The Magazine‘s recent body issue included a look at an activity that everyone does but can be incredibly inconvenient for athletes — the need to go to the bathroom. Writer David Fleming explored the depths that athletes must go to use the bathroom without interfering with the competition or harming their performance. He shared a genuinely fascinating story about …
Chris takes us into the details of the Chiefs first day in pads in St Joseph. Are these wide receivers drastically underrated? Can Kevin Pierre-Louis make a contribution after being traded to Kansas City? What’s going on with Justin Houston? Want to be heard not he show? Leave Locked on Chiefs a voicemail at 913-777-4457.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub relies on young players in field his squads and linebacker Ukeme Eligwe leads a trio of rookies making an impact on the kick and punt return teams so far. “I’ve already got him starting on punt team,” Toub said about the fifth-round pick in this year’s draft. “That says a …
Chris takes you through the player of the day, the level of competition on display from the cornerbacks and the newest Chief. Then, there could be a spark in the Mahomes playing time discussion. Want to be heard on the show? Leave Locked on Chiefs a voicemail at (913) 777-4457.
Chris Clark of Locked on Chiefs checks in from St. Joseph, Mo., for Chiefs training camp. He shares his first-hand takes on the day’s events, talks trades and breaks down inside linebackers and wide receivers. Want to be heard on the show? Leave Locked on Chiefs a voicemail at (913) 777-4457.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Kansas City rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivered the biggest roar from the crowd on the second day of training camp, completing a quick four-play drive in a two-minute drill, capped off by a scrambling run for a touchdown. Mahomes started the drive threading a deep ball over the middle to tight end Ross Travis. Two completions …