KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith spotted wide receiver Rod Streater open near the left sideline during 11-on-11 drills on the first day of organized team activities (OTAs). Smith threw a dart and the play initially looked like a sure completion, but cornerback Steven Nelson, who was a few steps away at the right cornerback position, wouldn’t allow …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The defensive scheme remains familiar to Jamell Fleming, but he currently possesses a different perspective. Fleming no longer views the field as a cornerback, whose primary responsibility often surrounds covering the player in front of him. Instead, the 5-11, 206-pound Fleming recently converted to safety and must now ensure defensive teammates around him are aware of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Friday announced coaching moves, including five new roles and five additions. Britt Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, was promoted from assistant defensive line coach to defensive line coach. He replaces Tommy Brasher, who will now work on special projects. Al Harris was elevated from defensive assistant/secondary coach to secondary coach/cornerbacks. …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Third-year pro Marcus Cooper stood alone under the trees, the sweat flowing from his face following a training camp practice. While the shade offered an escape from the glaring sun, it didn’t prevent the inquiries the Chiefs cornerback knew awaited him. The 6-2, 192-pound Cooper could elect to ignore the questions surrounding a 2014 campaign that …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest question mark on the Chiefs defense entering the 2014 season surrounded the pass defense and for good reason. The Chiefs allowed an average of 306 yards passing per game the final seven games of the 2013 regular season to finish ranked 25th against the pass (247.6 yards allowed per game). Kansas City overhauled the unit …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The students of Beaufort High School in Beaufort, S.C., receive an annual visit from a popular alumnus: Chiefs cornerback Ron Parker. Entering his fourth NFL season, Parker, 26, makes it a point to bring a message. “I try to show them that they can make it and that there’s no excuse for them not to succeed in life,” …
