KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub took a moment Thursday to address De’Anthony Thomas’ 81-yard punt return for a touchdown in Week 15. “It was really blocked well and De’Anthony did what he had to do,” Toub said. “He turned on the jets right up the sideline.” Toub complimented the way blockers set up Thomas down …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is dealing with a right shoulder sprain to his throwing arm, coach Andy Reid revealed Monday. Reid said Smith suffered the injury late in the first half during Sunday’s 34-7 win against the St. Louis Rams. “He just kind of landed on it,” Reid said. “Probably more of a bruise than it …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs have a streak heading into the regular season. Undrafted free agents wide receiver Albert Wilson of Georgia State, strong safety Daniel Sorensen of Brigham Young and kicker Cairo Santos of Tulane made the initial 53-man roster. And their presence marks the 12th straight season the Chiefs have at least one college free agent on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Second-year quarterback Tyler Bray joined a growing list of currently injured Chiefs players ahead of the start of the regular season. Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed during Friday afternoon’s media conference call Bray suffered ankle and knee injuries during Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers. “He got banged up a little bit last …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Competition and evaluation are two areas the Chiefs will focus on considering starters aren’t expected to play Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Players on the roster bubble have a final opportunity to show the coaching staff they belong days ahead of key events: • Saturday, Aug. 30: Final roster …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Don’t blink searching for first-team players when the Chiefs play the Green Bay Packers in the preseason finale Thursday night. “The ones,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters Tuesday, “my past history they haven’t played much.” Reid said backup quarterback Chase Daniel will start the first quarter, and second-year pro Tyler Bray and rookie Aaron Murray …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The biggest takeaway from the preseason is an annual reminder the four exhibition games are for evaluation purposes. And none are more important than the third game where starters typically play into the second half with a view to the regular season. With that in mind, here are areas to focus on when the Chiefs host …
The Chiefs didn’t have a good Sunday night at the office, falling on the road 28-16 to the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Penalties proved the downfall, as the team notched 13 yellow flags to the tune of 131 yards. “That’s not the way you function and be a successful football team in the National Football League,” coach Andy …
The looming quarterback decision headlines the mailbag less than two weeks from the first roster cuts of 90 to 75 players on Aug. 26. @HerbieTeope Herbie, has Chase Daniels showed us enough to keep him? @RealMNchiefsfan makes good points on @ArrowheadPride — Chiefs Fan (@Crazychiefsguy) August 16, 2014 The 2014 NFL Draft offered a lesson in reality. It’s never a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ exciting preseason opening win against the Cincinnati Bengals was an anomaly despite the entertainment value. Don’t expect a 41-39 final score repeat Sunday night when the Chiefs face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium because this is preseason football, after all. A short week awaits the Chiefs after Sunday night before the …
