KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes knows exactly the moment he wanted to play quarterback in Kansas City. The 21-year-old quarterback visited the Chiefs during his tour of NFL cities leading up to the draft. Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy put Mahomes through a six-hour ringer, challenging him to test his knowledge play calling and his ability to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs general manager John Dorsey his press conference following the first round of the NFL draft with smile reminiscent of the cat that got the mouse. He knew he wanted to draft quarterback Patrick Mahomes from Texas Tech. He also knew other NFL teams coveted the gunslinger with the cannon for an arm, so he made …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs enter the second day of the 2017 NFL draft with one fewer draft choices following Thursday night’s trade to acquire Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes. But the talent pool in this year’s draft remains deep, with the possibility of the team acquiring an impact player or two remaining alive and well. “I think there …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When a franchise hasn’t selected a quarterback in the first round in 34 years, it takes a certain kind of gamble to make a big trade to move up for a chance to land a new face of the franchise. But to Chiefs general manager John Dorsey, bringing Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes to Kansas City isn’t …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With his first pick as Chiefs general manager, John Dorsey set a tone that established his image as a draft evaluator. Dorsey inherited left tackle Branden Albert, who loomed as a free agent in the following offseason. The team selected Eric Fisher as the No. 1 overall pick to serve as heir apparent. Thus began the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 2017 NFL draft stands as one of the deepest in years for cornerbacks, and that’s where the ChiefsDigest.com mock draft has the team going in the first round, selecting Adoree’ Jackson from USC. The Chiefs hold 10 picks and should emerge as one of the more active team’s in this year’s draft. The Chiefs don’t …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs enter the upcoming NFL draft with the possibility of selecting a quarterback in the early rounds a distinct possibility. General manger John Dorsey expressed his willingness to take the plunge in the first round, if the right player is available. “If he’s deemed the best available player I will, and I’ll do …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs hold an option to bring back linebacker Dee Ford for the 2018 season, but the team has yet to indicate what direction they will go with the pass-rushing specialist. General manager John Dorsey did not tip his hand on which direction he leaned during his press conference discussing the upcoming NFL draft. “We don’t have to …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Jamaal Charles, parting ways with the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. General manager John Dorsey said in a statement the decision to release Charles was difficult but necessary. These decisions are never easy, but we felt it was in the best interests of the club to move on at this …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs crossed off the No. 1 item on their offseason to-do list with the signing of team MVP Eric Berry to the richest contract for a safety in the National Football League. General manager John Dorsey maintained positive expectations in recent weeks regarding a new deal for Berry. He issued a statement expressing …
