INDIANAPOLIS – The Kansas City Chiefs set out to exorcise demons of seasons past against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, and they did just that in a 30-14 win, although the victory may unfortunately prove costly down the road. “We understand that when this team connects on all cylinders, man we’re hard to beat,” said linebacker Dee Ford, who picked …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their 54-man roster Saturday afternoon and, barring any last minute waiver claims or trades, have fielded the squad that opens the season next Sunday against the Chargers. The team has a roster exemption for safety Eric Berry until next Saturday, which means one more roster move is required before next Sunday Here’s a …
The preseason has mercifully come an end, and that means “real” football is just around the corner. The junior varsity season, otherwise known as the final week of the preseason, is over and now everything counts. It seems that the NFL draft draws the comparison to Christmas morning, when fans get to unwrap their new toys. Does that make the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Linebacker Tamba Hali joined the Kansas City Chiefs on the practice field on Tuesday for the first time in the preseason, and his return marks a few changes for the team as they continuing preparing for the opener Sept. 11 against the San Diego Chargers. Head coach Andy Reid said the Chiefs will bring Hali along …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston will be in training camp to rehabilitate his knee. Coach Andy Reid, however, made it clear Houston, who underwent an anterior cruciate ligament procedure in mid-February, isn’t likely to see any work on the practice field throughout camp. “I don’t think that will happen,” Reid said Tuesday. “That one I can …
Enthusiastic cheers and the sound of pads smacking will signal the return of football when the Kansas City Chiefs begin training camp in the coming week at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo. Rookies, quarterbacks and select players arrive Tuesday afternoon and the group will conduct three straight morning practices starting Wednesday before veterans report Friday afternoon. The …
With the Kansas City Chiefs heading to training camp, many players have much riding on the 2016 season. Below is a look at six players who should have plenty of motivation: MOST TO GAIN Defensive tackle Dontari Poe – Poe is playing the 2016 season under a fifth-year option, and a very lucrative contract could be in his future. This offseason, Philadelphia defensive …
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to enter training camp with the league maximum of 90 players on the offseason roster, which breaks down as 44 on offense, 43 on defense and three specialists. Four players return from spending the 2015 season on injured reserve: Running back Jamaal Charles (knee), cornerback Phillip Gaines (knee), tight end James O’Shaughnessy (foot) and …
The predictions below are based on observations from three rookie camp practices, 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs) and three mandatory minicamp practices. QUARTERBACKS (3): Alex Smith, Kevin Hogan, Aaron Murray ON THE BUBBLE: Tyler Bray OUTLOOK: Rookie Kevin Hogan was the second-best quarterback during spring practices, showing touch, velocity, anticipation and accuracy. The fifth-round selection did not get the same amount of snaps …
Welcome to the only true NFL “offseason,” the period between the end of mandatory minicamp and the start of training camp in late July. News in the next month is traditionally slow and that is not too surprising with players taking a long break. So, with the offseason workouts in the rearview mirror, this edition of the mailbag looks ahead …
