KANSAS CITY, Mo. — NFL rivalries aren’t what they once were but if anything can redefine the Chiefs-Raiders rivalry for the modern era, it just might be the father and son duo of Reggie and Kahlil McKenzie. The son – born Reginald Kahlil McKenzie Jr. – threw down the gauntlet quickly, vowing “to whoop up on” the Raiders – where …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs closed out a nearly all-defense draft in Saturday’s sixth round, selecting Central Arkansas cornerback Tremon Smith and Tennessee lineman Kahlil McKenzie. The Chiefs traded both of their remaining seventh-round picks in exchange for the right to select McKenzie, who is the son of Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie. The younger McKenzie played defensive …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The six players selected by the Chiefs in the 2017 draft all share one common thread more than any other — a focus on athleticism and raw talent with upside potential. Saturday’s selections — wide receiver Jehu Chesson, linebacker Ukeme Eligwe and defensive back Leon McQuay III — all fit into this category. Chesson and McQuay are both …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs made their second trade of the day and fourth trade of the draft to move up into the fourth round and acquire Michigan wide receiver Jehu Chesson. Chiefs area scout Pat Sperduto praised his size, speed and toughness. “He has excellent hands, that’s the other thing,” Sperduto said. “That’s probably his strong suit. If …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Addressing depth on the offensive line was a draft need after losing left tackle Branden Albert, and guards Geoff Schwartz and Jon Asamoah to free agency. The Chiefs accomplished that task by finishing the 2014 NFL Draft with the sixth-round selections of guard Zach Fulton (193rd overall) and tackle Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. “We went with two offensive …
