ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Chiefs first day of training camp was likely just what head coach Andy Reid wanted: highly organized, relatively injury free and largely uneventful. There was no question who the fans were most excited to see. Running back Jamaal Charles, fresh from signing a new contract extension on Wednesday, drew the loudest cheers from the standing-room …
Addressing the amount of tight ends the Chiefs potentially keep for the regular season headlines a short version of the Fourth of July weekend mailbag. @HerbieTeope which 3 TES make the cut??? — Countryboi567 (@Countryboi567) July 3, 2014 An intriguing dilemma, as the Chiefs have options among Anthony Fasano, Travis Kelce, Sean McGrath, Demetrius Harris and Richard Gordon. The Chiefs …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chiefs running back De’Anthony Thomas’ return to minicamp on Tuesday started off well, as he looked quick and displayed burst. But in near 90 degree temperatures, Thomas eventually left the field late in practice with what the team said was an illness. Prior to departing, he was observed sitting in the shade with a towel over his …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs’ aerial attack experienced first-year woes in a new system last year, sputtering through the first half of the regular season averaging 208.8 yards passing per game. While the passing game improved during the second half, an important piece of coach Andy Reid’s version of the West Coast offense never left the starting line. But …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With left tackle Eric Fisher (shoulder) limited, the Chiefs maintained different offensive line combinations Tuesday during the first day of the second set of organized team activities (OTAs). Much like he did last week, Fisher participated in the early individual drills portion of OTAs before moving off the field to observe team-related 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 segments. …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The well-documented passing woes of 2013 cast the spotlight on a Chiefs wide receiver corps that failed to produce a 700-yard receiver. But flying under the radar is an area devastated by injuries, and a lack of attention to the position doesn’t diminish its importance to coach Andy Reid’s version of the West Coast offense. The tight …
