The Chiefs reached the halfway mark of their first voluntary offseason program under their new regime, and general manager John Dorsey was as upbeat on Tuesday as when he was hired on Jan. 14.
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Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid don’t always agree — who does? — but they see football through the same lens. These are sure men who take their jobs seriously but not themselves, and maybe they like a little bit of that in their players. Be confident in yourself, while still knowing you need to get better.
Tennessee’s Tyler Bray has so many of the qualities NFL scouts like to see in a starting quarterback that he could have been drafted: a big arm, classic size (6-feet-6, 232 pounds) and plenty of college production. The Chiefs signed him after the draft despite his negatives: lack of maturity and poor work habits.
The Chiefs returned to the practice field and resumed their voluntary offseason program on Tuesday morning. They’ll work three days this week, four days next week and conduct a mandatory minicamp during June 4-6 before adjourning until training camp opens in late July in St. Joseph.
The one position group that received little attention from Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid during free agency and the NFL Draft was the defensive line. Veteran defensive end Mike DeVito, who joined the Chiefs as a free agent, is impressed with linemates Dontari Poe and Tyson Jackson (pictured).
One of the most interesting competitions that should develop at training camp is at one inside linebacker position, the spot next to Derrick Johnson. For now, veteran Akeem Jordan is the starter. But also don’t underestimate what the Chiefs think of rookie Nico Johnson (pictured), a fourth-round draft pick from Alabama.
The Chiefs are working to develop one or more receivers capable of helping Dwayne Bowe (center) boost their passing game. Jon Baldwin is the other starter with Bowe and leads the list of candidates, but hasn’t yet emerged as the dominant offseason player he was last season before faltering when the games started. Other candidates are Terrance Copper (left) and Dexter McCluster (right).
The Chiefs have signed fullback Braden Wilson of Kansas State, the second of the team’s two sixth-round draft picks. Wilson is the fourth of Kansas City’s eight selections to sign with the club.
If there’s one thing evident from the first week of Chiefs offseason practice, it’s that new defensive coordinator Bob Sutton plans a pressure defense.
Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe made some bold predictions Wednesday as the Chiefs continued their offseason program at their Truman Sports Complex practice facility.
All was good for Branden Albert in his long-awaited return to Chiefs camp Tuesday. His arrival was hailed by his coaches and teammates, and as the Chiefs continued their offseason practice, Albert took his spot at starting left tackle as he had been promised.
The offseason practice schedule picked up for the Chiefs on Tuesday, when they held the first of three full-squad sessions this week. Quarterback Alex Smith and receiver Dwayne Bowe (pictured) practiced, and lineman Branden Albert reported as expected.
It appears as if free agent Akeem Jordan will get first crack at the vacant inside linebacker position in the Chiefs defense. Jordan played alongside Pro Bowler Derrick Johnson with the first-unit defense when the Chiefs conducted their first full-squad practice of the offseason Tuesday.
The Chiefs added another offensive specialist to their coaching staff, hiring former University of Nevada coach Chris Ault as a consultant. Ault is known as a guru of the pistol offensive formation, which features option plays. Colin Kaepernick was among the quarterbacks who played for Ault at Nevada.
Running back Knile Davis, selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the NFL Draft last month, signed with the Chiefs. The Chiefs are hoping the 227-pound Davis can be a power back to complement the speed and big-play ability of Jamaal Charles.
The San Diego Chargers signed left tackle Max Starks on Tuesday.
Tony Romo pointed here and there, showing receiver Dez Bryant the best way to use a block on the first day of offseason practice.
Charles Woodson is coming back home to Oakland.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Harassed at times last week by the pressure of the defense, the Chiefs' offense countered at practice Tuesday with a faster pace of its own. The offense as a result had perhaps its best day of the spring.
The NFL and Microsoft, through its next generation Xbox console, are combining to enhance interactive TV viewing of pro football games.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Everyone from the new regime was accounted for Monday, but much of the buzz among Raiders fans is about the potential return of an old favorite.
The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday they had waived backup quarterback Josh Portis, a day after it was revealed he had been arrested on suspicion of DUI on May 5.
The San Diego Chargers released tackle Kevin Haslam on Tuesday.
Nat King Cole first sang about those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer back in the 1960s, but America has always been enamored with beach season.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Roger Craig was 24 years old and in his second NFL season the only time a Super Bowl has been played in the Bay Area. Before Craig took the field at Stanford Stadium that day, veteran linebacker Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds pulled him aside and offered some advice.
