This edition of the mailbag tackles questions on the passing game and the offensive line, among other subjects, with the first week of voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) in the books. @HerbieTeope Will we see some deep passes this season from Alex Smith? How comfortable is he with Maclin this early? #ChiefsDigest — Kemberly Creager (@chiefsdiva69) May 29, 2015 It …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs spent part of the offseason upgrading an offensive line that played a large role in allowing 49 total sacks in 2014. Kansas City chose to not bring back guards Mike McGlynn and Jeff Linkenbach, and right tackle Ryan Harris. Also gone is center Rodney Hudson, who signed a free-agent deal with the Oakland Raiders. …
The Chiefs kick off Phase Three of the offseason workout program with the first set of organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26-28. Teams are allowed 10 total days of OTA activities, and the Chiefs will conduct the second set on June 2-4 before closing out on June 9-12. The Chiefs will hold a mandatory three-day minicamp on June 16-18 …
Another piece of the Chiefs’ 2015 roster picture is in place with outside linebacker Justin Houston receiving the franchise tag. But there are many more decisions to make in this choose-your-own-adventure offseason, where each option brings solutions and dilemmas. The Chiefs salary cap for the 2015 season is $146.14 million, according to the NFLPA. The total includes the official cap …
If the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2014 season were an amusement park ride, it would be a roller coaster with plenty of peaks and valley. The team ascended to a 7-3 start before a bank turn dropped them to 9-7. Kansas City did not finish the circuit in ideal fashion and below are five culprits. All of these moments lead to …
A look back at the running back position from the 2014 regular season. 2014 ROSTER: Jamaal Charles, Knile Davis, Charcandrick West, De’Anthony Thomas, fullback Anthony Sherman INJURED RESERVE: Cyrus Gray (knee), Joe McKnight (Achilles) 2015 FREE AGENTS: Joe McKnight POSITION REVIEW While not as dynamic as his 2013 season, Jamaal Charles once again was the focal point of the Kansas …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Quarterback Chase Daniel will make his second career start on Sunday as the Chiefs (8-7) try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive against the San Diego Chargers (9-6). Starting quarterback Alex Smith suffered a lacerated spleen during last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving Daniel to start for the second time against the Chargers …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs are without quarterback Alex Smith (spleen) and rookie cornerback Phillip Gaines (illness) for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. But the team should have wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, who returned to practice Friday albeit in a limited fashion. Bowe missed Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s workouts, while Thursday’s practice report was a projection based on …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (shoulder) was among three starters not practicing Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. Joining Bowe as not working out are outside linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) and guard Zach Fulton (foot, toe). Bowe suffered his shoulder injury in Week 16, but the Chiefs are hopeful he’ll play in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, defensive tackle Dontari Poe, outside linebacker Justin Houston and outside linebacker Tamba Hali were named to the Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Tuesday. This marks the fourth Pro Bowl for Charles, who previously made it in 2010, 2012 and 2013). The seventh-year pro has 979 yards rushing on 193 carries and 238 …
