This is a column I enjoy writing. Although it’s a long-running series, this is its first appearance on ChiefsDigest.com. It’s my Chiefs-oriented homage to Peter King’s column you may be familiar with. These are the “Chief” things I think as the team opens the 2017 season. Observations to this point Brett Veach shows signs of more aggressively acquiring players than …
The Kansas City Chiefs have reached their first major question of training camp. Do they have enough cornerback depth? Many questioned the Chiefs’ leadership in waiting until the 6th round of the NFL Draft to select a defensive back in 2017. The team’s lack of experience at the position and a proclivity for injuries at the position made depth at …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub relies on young players in field his squads and linebacker Ukeme Eligwe leads a trio of rookies making an impact on the kick and punt return teams so far. “I’ve already got him starting on punt team,” Toub said about the fifth-round pick in this year’s draft. “That says a …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs dramatic offseason took another hairpin turn days before the opening of training camp with defensive end Tamba Hali questioning his playing time and the team’s player leadership in a series of tweets and an appearance on a podcast. “I think it’s important, especially if you’re on our team and you’re one of …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs spent voluntary offseason training activities without more than one-third of its starting defense on the field but that picture changed with the opening of this week’s mandatory three-day minicamp. “Just being away from the game a little bit and just focusing more on training smarter,” safety Eric Berry said in explaining his absence during …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Offseason training activities are optional for NFL players, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid underlined and punctuated that fact during his Thursday press conference following the third day of the team’s workouts. “It’s voluntary,” Reid said. “They can be here or not be here. It’s up to them.” Reid used the word “voluntary” eight times, sometimes as …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs linebacker D.J. Alexander joins the large contingent of Kansas City players and coaches representing the AFC in this weekend’s Pro Bowl game. Alexander earned promotion to the squad with the New England Patriots earning a berth in the Super Bowl. The second-year linebacker was the first alternate for AFC special teams player behind New England’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys led the way with four selections each to the All-NFL Team as selected by the Pro Football Writers of America. Safety Eric Berry earned All-NFL honors from the voters for the second-consecutive season. Cornerback Marcus Peters, tight Travis Kelce and punt returner Tyreek Hill each earned their first selections. All …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four Kansas City Chiefs earned first-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press, with punt returner Tyreek Hill earning unanimous selection. Tight end Travis Kelce, safety Eric Berry and cornerback Marcus Peters joined Hill with first-team honors. Three of the four Chiefs are first-time All-Pro winners, with Eric Berry earning his third selection. The Chiefs’ four first-team selections …
It wasn’t always pretty, but once the Kansas City Chiefs realized the AFC West title appeared within their reach, quarterback Alex Smith’s team turned on the jets and cruised past the San Diego Chargers 37-27 in the team’s season finale. Kansas City earned a shot at the AFC West title thanks to the Denver Broncos dominating the Oakland Raiders 24-6 in Denver. …
