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. – 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, …
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 …
The Chiefs went with a youth movement at kicker and punt returner in 2014, and the results provided a promising future. 2014 ROSTER: Kicker Cairo Santos, punter Dustin Colquitt, long snapper Thomas Gafford, punt returner De’Anthony Thomas, kick returner Knile Davis, returner Frankie Hammond Jr. INJURED RESERVE: None 2015 FREE AGENTS: Thomas Gafford, Frankie Hammond Jr. (exclusive rights) POSITION REVIEW …
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. – The Chiefs (8-6) ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Oakland Raiders (2-12) 31-13. The Chiefs’ last win came against the Seattle Seahawks during Week 11, but Sunday’s win put the team back on the right track with hopes for a postseason berth. The Chiefs have two more games on the season, one at Pittsburgh (9-5) and one …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It took a lackluster first half for the Chiefs offense to wake up in a penalty-filled game. The Chiefs (8-6) scored 21 third-quarter points to escape the Oakland Raiders’ (2-12) threat of a season sweep by way of a 31-13 win at Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith put together his best passing performance of the …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Denver Broncos (9-3) dominated the Kansas City Chiefs (7-5) in all facets on Sunday, beating its AFC West rival 29-16. Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith completed 15-of-23 passes for 153 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The cold weather on the road didn’t impact Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning in the slightest. Manning completed 17-of-34 passes for …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs (7-3) outlasted the Seattle Seahawks (6-4) on Sunday, defeating the reigning Super Bowl champions 24-20. Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith completed 11-of-16 passes for 108 yards on the afternoon. He orchestrated most of the offensive damage via handoffs. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson completed 20-of-32 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Next up for …
Every season brings NFL teams a signature loss and win. While there is no debating the Chiefs’ Week 1 inexplicable defeat to the Tennessee Titans qualifies as the former, Sunday’s comeback 17-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills applies to the latter. An argument, of course, can be made for Week 7’s 23-20 win against the San Diego Chargers. But the mental …
