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 …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs offensive line suffered a major blow Friday. Starting right tackle Donald Stephenson has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, the league announced. The Chiefs acknowledged the suspension with a statement shortly after the league announcement. “This morning the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Last season’s No. 1 overall pick of the NFL Draft is under the microscope. The attention isn’t because Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher has moved from right tackle to his natural position. Instead, the spotlight falls on Fisher’s recent preseason performances. He allowed a sack in the first contest against the Cincinnati Bengals and drew a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The bitter taste from Sunday night’s 28-16 preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers apparently lingered into Monday. The Chiefs’ sluggish performance resulted in 13 penalties for 131 yards. “Penalties were a significant issue,” Reid said during a Monday afternoon media conference call. “We had five offensively and two defensively and that broke down offensively with two …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Some players fade as training camp progresses, while others consistently command attention. Chiefs wide receiver Frankie Hammond belongs in the latter group, and it’s not just media or fans in attendance taking notice. “When we watch film as quarterbacks,” rookie signal caller Aaron Murray said Wednesday, “we look at the receivers, and he is definitely one …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Second-year defensive back Sanders Commings can’t catch a break. The former Georgia Bulldog started training camp on the non-football injury list with a foot injury and missed the first five days of practice. He returned Wednesday, and then it happened late in the morning practice. Running back Jamaal Charles hit the hole between the right guard …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs on Monday wrapped up five straight days of practice, including the past three days in pads. “We had some good work today,” coach Andy Reid said, “got to work a little bit of two-minute (drills) today live, and the guys I thought did a nice job.” The Chiefs ran 9-on-9 and 11-on-11 drills featuring the …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs are becoming the walking wounded since training camp started. A trio of players did not finish Sunday’s practice: Right tackle Donald Stephenson suffered an ankle injury, wide receiver Dwayne Bowe dealt with cramps and fullback Jordan Campbell suffered a left foot injury. Players who practiced Saturday, but sat out Sunday are center Eric Kush …
The weekend mailbag features discussions on contract extensions, injury updates and more with training camp kicking off in less than a week. @HerbieTeope when can we expect some of our cap spaces to be used towards long-term deals? — Alex Whitaker (@08Ajw) July 17, 2014 Indeed, this is the literal million-dollar question following the release of cornerback Brandon Flowers on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back De’Anthony Thomas’ return to minicamp on Tuesday started off well, as he looked quick and displayed burst. But in near 90 degree temperatures, Thomas eventually left the field late in practice with what the team said was an illness. Prior to departing, he was observed sitting in the shade with a towel over his …
