The Chiefs quarterback “controversy” continues shaping up as an atypical one. The selection of Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL draft generated the likelihood of some type of quarterback competition. Tyler Bray remains running at the No. 2 quarterback position but Mahomes performance with third team reps raises the question if Mahomes might be ready to wrestle the backup job …
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 …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Michael Vick received his second chance on the football field from coach Andy Reid, and now he’s getting a second career opportunity from the Kansas City Chiefs field boss serving as a coaching intern for the team. “Like a lot of players, when they get done playing their searching for different things to with the rest …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Rain encouraged the Kansas City Chiefs to accelerate their morning practice Wednesday on the outdoor fields at Missouri Western State University as the team’s rookies, quarterbacks and select veterans continue their preparations for the full camp opening Friday. The three-day rookie camp also allows quarterbacks and veterans returning from injuries to shake off the rust from …
The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their 2017 training camp on July 25 with rookies, quarterbacks and select veterans hitting the field at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday with Nick Foles at quarterback, Tyler Bray as his understudy and Alex Smith inactive. Coach Andy Reid maintains Smith’s health outlook remains positive after the veteran sustained two hard hits to the head in the team’s 30-14 win at Indianapolis Sunday. “I just think it’s …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyler Bray entered training camp in a battle for the Chiefs backup quarterback role behind Alex Smith, and while he may now be third on the depth chart, he won clearly won the battle that he set out to win. Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said he thought Bray clearly demonstrated himself as the team’s third …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs finalized their 54-man roster Saturday afternoon and, barring any last minute waiver claims or trades, have fielded the squad that opens the season next Sunday against the Chargers. The team has a roster exemption for safety Eric Berry until next Saturday, which means one more roster move is required before next Sunday Here’s a …
The preseason came to a close on Thursday evening, and Chiefs General Manager John Dorsey and Head Coach Andy Reid will have arguably one of the toughest cuts to date with the depth on this roster. A consideration to keep in mind is that former Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson is now with the Philadelphia Eagles and has previously worked …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback Tyler Bray led two first-half touchdown drives and the team’s defense stifled the Green Bay Packers in the team’s 17-7 preseason victory Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs conclude the preseason 2-2 while the Packers fell to 3-1. Both teams withheld most of their starters, instead relying on backups and …
