Forecasting rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas’ eventual role among four subjects in this edition of the mailbag. @HerbieTeope #chiefsdigest Do you see DAT having a Percy Harvin type role when he is healthy? — Chancey (@__chancey__) September 22, 2014 They have similar backgrounds, for sure. Like Percy Harvin of the Seattle Seahawks, Chiefs rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offensive line blew open holes for a ground attack that gained 174 yards rushing on 41 carries during Sunday’s 34-15 win against the Miami Dolphins. Second-year running back Knile Davis paced the Chiefs with 132 yards rushing and a touchdown on 32 attempts, and Cyrus Gray chipped in with a rushing touchdown. “Normally if …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could be at full strength later in the week. Coach Andy Reid said during his weekly Monday media session running back Jamaal Charles (ankle), rookie running back/wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas and strong safety Eric Berry (ankle) “will most likely start practicing” when the team returns to practice Thursday. The Chiefs are off Tuesday and …
The Chiefs (1-2) shook off a sluggish start to record seven plays of 10-plus yards in the first half en route to a 34-15 road win against the Miami Dolphins (1-2). Sunday produced the Chiefs’ first win of the season while the Dolphins have dropped two straight. “It was a good win,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters during his …
The Chiefs list running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Charles made a surprise return to practice on Thursday and Friday, albeit in a limited fashion. His presence on the practice field less than a week after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2 raised optimism he could be available Sunday. Second-year pro Knile Davis, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Draft picks aren’t guaranteed to make an NFL active roster. Chiefs linebacker Nico Johnson discovered that harsh reality on Aug. 30 when the team waived him as part of the roster trimmings to meet the 53-man roster. “It was surprising,” Johnson said. “It made me understand the business side more because it’s more of a personnel …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For all the wrong making headlines in recent weeks, the majority of NFL players continue to do the right thing under the radar. Such is the case of Chiefs linebacker James-Michael Johnson, who is giving back to the community by sponsoring “Project JMJ” with his former high school, Rodriguez High School in Fairfield, Calif. Johnson’s contest …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The saga of 2014 Chiefs continues to unfold for the worse as they traverse a perilous route toward their Week 6 bye. The same football gods that cloaked the Chiefs in health and good fortune last year, have turned their celestial gaze away from the team this season. Consequently, their postseason road, paved with yellow bricks …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs list eight players on Friday’s injury report for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) headlines the report, as the All-Pro put in a limited practice for the second straight day. The Chiefs officially list Charles as questionable. “He worked a little bit yesterday (Thursday),” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said, “but …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs could have a primary offensive weapon Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jamaal Charles (ankle) was present Friday morning on the practice field, raising optimism for his availability in Week 3. Charles, who did not practice Wednesday, was observed participating in warm-ups and position drills during the 20-minute period open to the media …
