KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs co-offensive coordinator Brad Childress issued a firm denial of Thursday following publication of new book containing allegations that Minnesota Vikings coaches and players engaged in a bounty system while he served as the team’s head coach. “I had a great opportunity to coach a lot of great people there, including Artis Hicks, at the Minnesota …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano took notice of the 6-foot-6-inch, 308-pound powerful and athletic defensive lineman causing disruption along the line of scrimmage while the Kansas City Chiefs defense prowled the field. “Everybody’s like ‘Who the heck is 95?’” Pagano said in preparations for his team’s game with the Chiefs this Sunday in Indianapolis. If NFL …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs defensive back D.J. White sustained a fractured hand during the team’s 27-21 win over New Orleans on Sunday, according to coach Andy Reid. “He had in X-rayed on Monday, and actually had surgery on it,” Reid said. “He’ll be out for this game, then we’ll just see as far as his status goes down the …
Linebacker Justin Houston starts his second week of practice with the team this week, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the All-Pro would probably not play at Indianapolis Sunday. “We’ll just keep practicing him, we’ll see how he does,” Reid said. “He’s not there yet, but he did look good last week.” Reid said Houston needs more time moving at …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When quarterback Alex Smith stepped into his throw, wide receiver Tyreek Hill trailed the cornerback covering him by two strides at the 25-yard line, and yet the Kansas City Chiefs rookie had the situation completely in his control at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday. “He would have been a great center fielder, I’m telling you, man,” Chiefs coach …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s been almost two full games since quarterback Alex Smith scrambled out of the pocket on second down of his team’s first drive against Oakland, ending up on the turf for a one yard loss. That marked the last time the Kansas City Chiefs allowed a quarterback sack. “I thought the offensive line player well from what …
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Kansas City Chiefs used timely turnovers to slow down the high-scoring New Orleans Saints while relying on their own methodical ground-and-pound offense to hammer out a 27-21 victory at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs yielded Saints quarterback Drew Brees 367 passing yards, ending their 17-game regular season streak of not allowing a 300-yard passing game. But …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Spencer Ware tallied 104 yards on the ground and through the air in the first half, while safety Daniel Sorensen collected an interception for a touchdown return and a sack on Drew Brees, driving the Kansas City Chiefs to a 21-7 halftime lead over the New Orleans Saints. Saints quarterback Drew Brees drove his team 80 yards …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Running back Jamaal Charles plans to play for the Chiefs against the New Orleans Saints Sunday. The running back participated in drills on the field with quarterback Alex Smith before receiving the all-go to lineup today. But don’t expect Charles to play much more than he did a week ago against the Oakland Raiders, when Charles …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs passed tests from Philip Rivers, Ben Roethlisberger and Derek Carr with mixed results, but the toughest examination for coach Andy Reid’s pass defense takes place Sunday against New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, leader of the league’s top aerial assault. “I don’t have enough good things to say about him,” Reid said …
