KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up the first set of voluntary organized team activities Thursday, and coach Andy Reid was pleased with the past three days of work. “It’s good to get everybody out here and be able to put on our helmets and move around a little bit,” Reid said, “go offense vs. defense and get some …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2014 rookie minicamp for second-year Chiefs coach Andy Reid is officially in the books following Monday afternoon’s practice at the team’s training facility. “It’s good to get through this camp and get a chance to work with these guys,” Reid said. “I appreciate their effort and diligence in learning in a short period of time …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs on Saturday kicked off the first day of a three-day rookie minicamp at the team’s training facility with 65 participants. Among the group of players included all six members of the 2014 draft class, 11 undrafted free agent signings and 35 invited for a tryout. Outside of some players who were on the Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs open a three-day rookie minicamp Saturday, offering first-year players an orientation to life in the NFL and potentially a coveted roster spot. Joining the team’s six members of the 2014 draft class, all of whom are expected to attend, are undrafted free agents and players invited for a tryout. Of course, the meaningful action …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A highly anticipated explosive element to the Chiefs offense and special teams is officially in the mix ahead of the May 24-26 rookie minicamp. The Chiefs announced Friday the signing of fourth-round pick (124th overall) De’Anthony Thomas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Listed at 5-foot-8, 174 pounds, Thomas brings versatility as a running …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs showed interest in Emmanuel Sanders and flirted with pursuing DeSean Jackson during free agency, scenarios that made sense given the departure of wide receiver/punt returner Dexter McCluster, who signed a free-agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. Still, the Chiefs’ inability to sign a free-agent wide receiver offered a hint the team could address the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Buckle in and tighten the seatbelts because the coming months leading to the regular season should be an interesting time if the NFL Draft is an indication. The Chiefs drafted six players, of course, but each player is at a position where they’ll compete for playing time. And in some cases like fourth-round pick (124th overall) …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A day after is often the best time to review an exhaustive event such as the NFL Draft, where sleep deprivation isn’t uncommon for personnel directly involved or those covering it. Having a rested mind allows for a big-picture view when identifying areas to learn from, such as what the Chiefs did or didn’t do during …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It’s becoming an annual occurrence with a projected top draft prospect sliding while waiting in the green room at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. And the 2014 NFL Draft proved no different on Thursday night, putting Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel within a pick of the Chiefs at No. 23. But the Cleveland …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fans may have been surprised Thursday night by the selection of Auburn defensive end/outside linebacker Dee Ford during the first round of the NFL Draft. But they apparently weren’t alone in that feeling. “I’m definitely surprised that it was Kansas City,” Ford admitted during a post-draft media conference call. “I’m not surprised it’s the first round.” …