http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chiefs/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2013 Kansas City Star Chiefs 60 Sat, 18 May 2013 03:02:46 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys/TmplSys 1.2.f feedback@kansascity.com (Feedback) http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4241541/former-jayhawk-opurum-signs-with.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4241541/former-jayhawk-opurum-signs-with.html#storylink=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 13:36 CDT Former Kansas player Toben Opurum signed a contract with the Chiefs on Friday as an undrafted rookie. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4241184/talk-chiefs-with-adam-teicher.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4241184/talk-chiefs-with-adam-teicher.html#storylink=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19 CDT The Star's Adam Teicher answered fans' questions on the Chiefs during a web chat earlier today. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4240286/albert-situation-major-test-for.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4240286/albert-situation-major-test-for.html#storylink=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 18:33 CDT Branden Albert is standing tall, a 6-foot-5 and 316-pound giant, the most confident and sure face he can muster telling you that whatever problems he might have had with the Chiefs are in the past. He very much wants you to believe this. He very much wants to believe it himself. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4241128/chiefs-inside-linebacker-competition.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4241128/chiefs-inside-linebacker-competition.html#storylink=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4239994/chiefs-searching-for-clear-cut.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4239994/chiefs-searching-for-clear-cut.html#storylink=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 15:07 CDT 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). http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4239099/chiefs-sign-k-states-wilson.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4239099/chiefs-sign-k-states-wilson.html#storylink=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 13:40 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4239995/chiefs-put-emphasis-on-blitz-during.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4239995/chiefs-put-emphasis-on-blitz-during.html#storylink=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 15:09 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4237552/chiefs-dwayne-bowe-im-going-to.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4237552/chiefs-dwayne-bowe-im-going-to.html#storylink=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24 CDT Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe made some bold predictions Wednesday as the Chiefs continued their offseason program at their Truman Sports Complex practice facility. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4235510/branden-albert-arrives-at-chiefs.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4235510/branden-albert-arrives-at-chiefs.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 15:47 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4235012/chiefs-tuesday-practice.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4235012/chiefs-tuesday-practice.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:12 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4235511/akeem-jordan-gets-first-chance.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4235511/akeem-jordan-gets-first-chance.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 18:53 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4233571/chiefs-add-former-nevada-head.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4233571/chiefs-add-former-nevada-head.html#storylink=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 17:10 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4233216/chiefs-sign-third-round-pick-knile.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4233216/chiefs-sign-third-round-pick-knile.html#storylink=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 17:35 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4232919/breaking-down-chiefs-key-issues.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4232919/breaking-down-chiefs-key-issues.html#storylink=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 11:19 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/12/4231640/chiefs-rookie-running-back-knile.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/12/4231640/chiefs-rookie-running-back-knile.html#storylink=rss Sun, 12 May 2013 15:56 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/12/4231994/chiefs-catapano-hopes-to-change.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/12/4231994/chiefs-catapano-hopes-to-change.html#storylink=rss Sun, 12 May 2013 20:13 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/11/4231126/chiefs-tamba-hali-a-grateful-man.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/11/4231126/chiefs-tamba-hali-a-grateful-man.html#storylink=rss Sat, 11 May 2013 23:48 CDT 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. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/11/4230643/tyler-bray-appears-to-have-excellent.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/11/4230643/tyler-bray-appears-to-have-excellent.html#storylink=rss Sat, 11 May 2013 17:10 CDT Tyler Bray left Tennessee with one season of collegiate eligibility remaining thinking he might be one of the first quarterbacks picked in the NFL Draft. He wasn't drafted and signed as a free agent with the Chiefs where he could have a good shot at No. 3. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/10/4229517/chiefs-no-1-draft-pick-eric-fisher.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/10/4229517/chiefs-no-1-draft-pick-eric-fisher.html#storylink=rss Fri, 10 May 2013 18:53 CDT Life started to get back to normal for Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher on Friday. He was a football player again. Fisher merely did the things that helped make him the first overall pick in the NFL Draft last month. He attended team meetings and participated in practice at the opening of the three-day rookie camp at the Chiefs' Truman Sports Complex practice facility. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/10/4229403/branden-albert-expected-at-chiefs.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/10/4229403/branden-albert-expected-at-chiefs.html#storylink=rss Fri, 10 May 2013 18:31 CDT Chiefs coach Andy Reid says left tackle Branden Albert will be in attendance at next week's full-squad practice sessions.