Former Jayhawk Opurum signs with Chiefs
Former Kansas player Toben Opurum signed a contract with the Chiefs on Friday as an undrafted rookie.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Former Kansas player Toben Opurum signed a contract with the Chiefs on Friday as an undrafted rookie.





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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.

Tennessees 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.

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 dont underestimate what the Chiefs think of rookie Nico Johnson (pictured), a fourth-round draft pick from Alabama.

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.

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 offseason practice schedule picks up for the Chiefs starting on Tuesday, when they’ll hold the first of three full-squad sessions this week. The Star’s Adam Teicher breaks down some of the more important issues they’ll need to sort through, including Branden Albert’s mindset as he’s set to report.

The one constant at the Chiefs rookie camp that ended Sunday was the sight of running back Knile Davis carrying the ball high and close to his body. He was a frequent fumbler in college at Arkansas and might have been drafted higher had he not put the ball on the ground so often.
Chiefs seventh-round draft pick Mike Catapano understands the odds he’s fighting as he attempts to carve out a career in the NFL. Two weeks ago, he became the first player from Princeton to be selected in the NFL Draft since 2001. And while Ivy League graduates are generally well-respected, it’s not usually for their abilities on a football field.
A Chiefs football celebrity stays humble because of not one, but two, mothers. One is the woman who gave him life and protected him during an African civil war, and the other is the woman who helped a frightened African boy navigate a new culture and grow up to be a NFL linebacker.

The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.
Jeff Ireland was careful not to add to the Dolphins' skyrocketing expectations Friday. But he didn't exactly tamp them down, either.
NFL rules prohibit Kyle Long from participating in the remainder of the Bears' offseason program because of Oregon's academic calendar.
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with guard Kyle Long on a four-year contract, the club announced Friday night.
The San Diego Chargers and pass rusher Dwight Freeney are reportedly on the verge of a deal.
SEATTLE - Bruce Irvin, Seattle's first-round pick a year ago, has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced Friday.

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.
Chris Kluwe will let the Supreme Court sort out what to do with Proposition 8 while he focuses on what he hopes will be his job in 2013 - replacing Shane Lechler as the punter for the Raiders.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will endure a fourth surgery to repair a broken left forearm.