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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ draft board should be set by now, leaving last-minute strategy meetings before the 2016 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night. While the Chiefs have seven total picks this year, one course of action sure to draw discussion between general manager John Dorsey and his staff during the draft surrounds working around not having a …
Tight ends accounted for 86 of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 310 receptions the past season, with Travis Kelce leading the group with 72 catches and five of the six touchdowns by a tight end. The Chiefs have the cornerstone at the position with Kelce and need the others to step up in the blocking game. TRAVIS KELCE: The former third-round …
The best approach when viewing a roster before the start of free agency and the NFL Draft is like Gumby – be flexible when considering additions and subtractions will occur. Teams are allowed a maximum of 90 players on an offseason roster and the Kansas City Chiefs currently have 78 players, including 17 signed to reserve/future contracts. Six players return from injured …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs took care of one of their own before Saturday’s playoff game, signing tight end Demetrius Harris to a contract extension Friday afternoon. Harris’ agent, Buddy Baker, took to Twitter to announce the news. “Done deal,” Baker tweeted. “Congrats to my client @BreadWinner084 (Harris) on his contract extension. From the court to the gridiron. Hard …
BALTIMORE – Facing a fourth-and-9 at their own 17-yard line, the Ravens caught the fans in attendance at M&T Bank Stadium off-guard with a fake punt late in the first quarter. So in that essence, the element of surprise worked on some. The problem, however, was Ravens punter Sam Koch didn’t fool Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen and tight end Demetrius Harris. …
The League’s “Sacko Bowl” came to life on Sunday morning with a matchup between the worst in the NFC, the Detroit Lions, and one of the worst in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, in the NFL International Series in London. Both teams entered the game with a combined 3-11 record. The Chiefs proved to be much better, dominating the Lions (1-7), 45-10, …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are at full strength heading into Monday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. All eight players listed on final injury report put in a full practice Saturday and are designated as probable, meaning a virtual certainty the player will be available for normal duty. The full list includes offensive lineman Jeff Allen (knee), …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There were no major changes Friday to the Chiefs injury report from Thursday. Offensive lineman Jeff Allen (knee), right tackle Eric Fisher (ankle), tight end Demetrius Harris (foot), linebacker Josh Mauga (Achilles), left tackle Donald Stephenson (ankle), wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas (calf), running back Charcandrick West (Achilles) and wide receiver Albert Wilson (shoulder) practiced fully for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs appear in good shape ahead of Monday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Nine players appear on the initial injury report and all practiced fully in pads Thursday. Of note on the list are right tackle Eric Fisher (ankle) and guard Jeff Allen (knee), and Fisher is on track to potentially return to …
