ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Chiefs running back Charcandrick West has been hard to miss through the early part of training camp with and without pads. That is, unless one happens to be on defense trying to slow down the second-year pro. The 5-10, 205-pound West picked up where he left off in organized team activities, displaying explosion through a hole …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Jamaal Charles had wrapped up another training camp practice and was addressing the media horde gathered on the campus of Missouri Western State University. As he answered questions about his health, workload and expectations for the 2015 Chiefs season, he was still wearing the cleats he used during the on-field work. These shoes had a self-made …
Training camp paves the path to the first round of roster cuts from 90 to 75 occurs Sept. 1, followed by cuts from 75 to 53 on Sept. 5. The establishment of the 10-man practice squad can begin Sept. 6. With those dates in mind, here is an initial prediction on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster – based on spring practices …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Rookie running back LaVance Taylor was oblivious to what was happening behind the scenes leading to his signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor spent Wednesday afternoon sending tweets to NFL teams, including the Chiefs, introducing himself and with a link to his 12-minute highlight package on YouTube.com. “My dad gave me the idea,” Taylor said. “He …
The Chiefs are back to 89 players on the offseason roster following Wednesday’s release of running back Cyrus Gray. Gray earlier in the morning took to Twitter offered gratitude to the organization while rookies, quarterbacks and select players were practicing: Thank You lord! Thank you ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/hTBvD6Ekec — Cyrus Gray (@CyrusGray32) July 29, 2015 Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Gray’s release …
The running back position has been one of the more stable positions over the three-year span since coach Andy Reid arrived. The Chiefs have a solid group of running backs, but need to find the heir-apparent to Jamaal Charles. In the meantime, the current group will likely not see much of an alteration. Of note, the Chiefs list second-year pro …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs concluded the offseason workout program and now take the next month off before showing up for training camp in St. Joseph, Mo. Rookies and select players report on July 28, veterans report on July 31, and then the Chiefs hold the first full practice on Aug. 1. The Chiefs are at the maximum allowed …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin started organized team activities three weeks ago with a specific goal in mind. “I think just the chemistry between Alex (Smith) and I,” Maclin said on on May 26. “When you’re talking about me and him, I think that’s the No. 1 thing.” So how is it going with 10 OTAs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs wrapped up organized team activities Friday without running back Jamaal Charles. But there is no reason for concern surrounding Charles’ absence. “It’s a voluntary camp,” coach Andy Reid said. “Jamaal was excused; he has a camp today.” Defensive lineman Vaughn Martin (ankle) and wide receiver Albert Wilson (hamstring) did not practice, while offensive lineman …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The wide-eyed look of an undrafted rookie free agent out of Abilene Christian University has vanished from the 2014 offseason. Chiefs running back Charcandrick West’s bright smile remains, of course, but the 5-10, 205-pound West now beams with the poise and determination expected of a second-year pro. “I feel comfortable,” West said. “Around this time last year, …