The Chiefs' weekend activity for the most part concludes the roster-building part of their offseason. They drafted eight players, including top pick Eric Fisher (right). “A personnel guy’s job is never done, but right now I feel pretty good about going into camp," said GM John Dorsey (left).
Defensive line: Tyson Jackson, Mike DeVito and Dontari Poe are set as the starters. As backups, the Chiefs have a collection of journeymen (Daniel Muir, Marcus Dixon) and inexperienced players (Allen Bailey, Anthony Toribio, Jerrell Powe).
Statistics and more about the Chiefs’ third-round NFL Draft picks, Cincinnati tight end Travis Kelce and Arkansas running back Knile Davis, including where they fit in on the roster.
It appears Luke Joeckel, the Texas A&M left tackle who was drafted second Thursday night by Jacksonville, won’t forget that the Chiefs passed up the chance to use the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft on him.
It may be posturing, but the Miami Dolphins don’t seem to be inclined to trade for Chiefs offensive tackle Branden Albert, based on the latest comments by Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland.
Now that the Chiefs have tackle Eric Fisher, they can proceed with other pressing matters. Those would be the possible trade of Branden Albert to the Miami Dolphins and the second and third rounds of the draft, which start at 5:30 p.m. Friday on ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network.
If the Chiefs are set on drafting a tackle with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, what’s the difference between Central Michigan’s Eric Fisher and Texas A&M’s Luke Joeckel. There are a few besides the pedigrees of their college teams.
Central Michigan left tackle Eric Fisher moved up many NFL Draft pundits’ boards to the No. 1 overall pick, which the Chiefs will use Thursday night around 7. Here are some excerpts from an interview with Fisher at the NFL Scouting Combine.
The Chiefs on Thursday unveiled the Chiefs Kingdom Pass, a new program that provides benefits for season-ticket holders.
Here’s where the Chiefs are scheduled to pick in the NFL Draft, which starts at 7 p.m. Thursday on ESPN, ESPN2 and NFL Network, and a quick list of the team’s needs.
While waiting for the Branden Albert situation to play itself out one way or another and the draft that wouldn’t arrive to finally arrive, here are some thoughts on the Chiefs schedule that was announced last week.
Former Chiefs kicker Jan Stenerud will be recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday in Bozeman, Mont., as part of Allstate Insurance’s “Hometown Hall of Famers,” a national program honoring the roots of the sport’s greatest coaches, players, and contributors.
This much you know: The three-day NFL Draft, 2013 Edition, starts on Thursday. And by virtue of the 2-14 record they compiled in 2012, the Chiefs hold the number one overall pick.
Coach Andy Reid on Thursday night said the Chiefs have given the Miami Dolphins permission to negotiate a contract with the agent for left tackle Branden Albert. But Reid said the Chiefs have denied the Dolphins the opportunity to contact Albert himself or give him a physical examination. That permission, he said, wouldn’t be allowed until the teams agree on the terms of a trade, which has yet to happen.
Former Chiefs defensive back Gary Barbaro will announce the team's third-round draft pick on April 26 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Jon Baldwin was up to his usual offseason tricks Tuesday at the opening of the first Chiefs minicamp practice. He got free from coverage down the left sideline on one play to snag a long pass from Alex Smith, similar to the type of play he delivered several times for the Chiefs last spring.
Chiefs have issued uniform numbers for their new players before today's minicamp.
All indications are that the Chiefs will choose one of the top two available offensive tackles, Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel or Central Michigan's Eric Fisher, with the first pick in the draft.
Chiefs offensive linemen Jeff Allen and Donald Stephenson will serve as honorary officials for the NASCAR Sprint Cup STP 400 on Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
The Chiefs haven't found any takers for left tackle Branden Albert yet, but they are reportedly looking for at least a high second-round draft pick in a trade.
The Chiefs on Tuesday hold their first practice under new coach Andy Reid. It's the first of three this week in Reid's first Kansas City minicamp. Participation by players is technically voluntary, but everyone who's healthy and doesn't otherwise have a valid excuse should be there, with the obvious exception of disgruntled left tackle Branden Albert.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced today their home game against the Chiefs the third week of the preseason will be played on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kickoff will be at 6:30 p.m.
The NFL is supposed to release the regular-season schedule next week, and when it does, expect the Chiefs to begin the season on the road.
New Chiefs backup quarterback Chase Daniel said it was hard to leave New Orleans but that he's ready to compete for a starting job, even if Alex Smith is the clear-cut No. 1 in Kansas City. “I think that’s what makes quarterbacks, especially, competitive," he said. "Everyone trying to take the spot in front of them.”
