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Chiefs’ Lokey Pushes to Make Roster as Two-Way Player
Kansas City Chiefs’ backup nose tackle Derek Lokey showed that he can do more than just rush the quarterback. Kansas City used Lokey as a lead blocker in goal-line and short-yardage situations last week against Philadelphia, but Thursday was the first time his play assisted in scoring any touchdowns. The 6′1″, 300 pound lineman checked in as an eligible receiver on a [...]
Battle Leads Chiefs in Preseason Rushing
While most eyes have been on running backs Jamaal Charles, newly acquired Thomas Jones, or rookie Dexter McCluster, not one of those players led the Chiefs in rushing this preseason. Instead it was Jackie Battle, a holdover from the Herm Edwards’ era who only received seven carries over the past two seasons, and has spent time on the injured-reserve list because of a [...]
Chiefs’ Vrabel Mentoring Young Linebacker
Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Todd Haley said he likes the relationship that has developed between linebackers Mike Vrabel and Andy Studebaker, according to Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star. Vrabel, the veteran, has taken Studebaker under his wing and acted as a mentor to the 24-year old linebacker. Haley likes the fact that although Studebaker may soon [...]
Chiefs’ Croyle Tests Injured Arm
the Kansas City Star.Chiefs backup quarterback Brodie Croyle returned to the practice field last week, but didn’t throw the football until Monday after being held out of the previous two weeks of the preseason with an injury to his right arm, according to Kent Babb of“It was good to see him out there,” coach Todd Haley said. “He’s one of the guys that has to [...]
Chiefs Release WR Long
The Kansas City Chiefs trimmed their roster a bit more by cutting Wideout Lance Long Tuesday morning, according to Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star. Long caught 20 passes last season but became expendable when the Chiefs signed Dexter McCluster and Jerheme Urban, among others. Kansas City cut five players in this round of cuts, all from the offensive [...]
Chiefs Release Four, Two Return From Injury
the Kansas City Star.The Kansas City Chiefs released four players Monday as N.F.L. rosters are trimmed with the beginning of the regular season just two weeks off, according to Kent Babb ofKansas City cut offensive lineman Tyler Eastman, running back Kestahn Moore, tight end Cody Slate and quarterback Bill Stull. Defensive back Maurice Leggett and linebacker Cameron [...]Youth Leads in Chiefs’ Secondary
Usually in training camp or the regular season, if a young player is struggling, he could look to a veteran for advice, someone who has been around the block. When Chiefs’ third year cornerback Brandon Carr struggled through the first week or so of Chiefs training camp, he sought out advice. He couldn’t turn to a wily vet [...]Chiefs Not Concerned With RB Jones’ Slow Start
The Kansas City Chiefs’ aren’t concerned with running back Thomas Jones’ lack of production this preseason, according to Adam Teicher of The Kansas City Star. Jones explains that he uses the preseason to improve as a player, and prepare for the regular season. “It’s an opportunity to get better before the first real game,” Jones said. “A [...]
Patriots S Patrick Chung Looks Like “Clear-Cut” Starter
Patriots 2nd-year safety Patrick Chung looks like he’ll be starting alongside S Brandon Merriweather in the team’s Sept. 12 opener vs. Cinncinatti. According to ESPNBoston.com, Chung has looks like “a more confident player” and has played the majority of snaps in both New England’s preseason tests and practice. The Patriots drafted Chung in the second round [...]
Chiefs’ S Flowers Still in Good Graces
Kansas City Chiefs’ cornerback Brandon Flowers was burned on a 53 yard touchdown pass to Tampa Bay’s Micheal Spurlock during Saturday night’s preseason game vs. the Buccaneers. Flowers made a break on the ball, but was late getting to it and Spurlock made the grab. With Flowers out of position to make the tackle, Spurlock scampered down the sidelines for [...]