Hunt Happy With The Chiefs Progress Under Reid

Andy Reid

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt made took in the team’s minicamp Tuesday and was pleased with the progress the team has made under new general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid.

“I always have high expectations, but you try to temper those expectations,” Hunt said. “We do have a new staff. We have a lot of new players. I don’t know how quickly it will come together once we get to September. But I’m very excited about what I’ve seen this spring.

“I wouldn’t use the term ‘rebuilding.’ We came into 2013 with a lot of talented football players on the team. John Dorsey has done a great job of adding some people who I think will help us both this year and down the road. And then obviously Andy and his coaching staff have done a tremendous job with them.”

“It’s been so exciting this spring to see the guys progress. Even two weeks ago, I thought the practice was great but you move to today in the minicamp we’re in and you can see the guys are really picking it up. You can feel the excitement in the building, not only when the guys are on the practice field but when they’re in the meeting rooms as well.”

Charles To Have Big Part Of Passing Game In 2013

Jamaal Charles

Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson told FOXSports Kansas City that running back Jamaal Charles will be a major part of the passing game.

“Obviously, we know what he did last year — Pro Bowl running back, had over 1,500 yards, excellent, excellent season,” new offensive coordinator Doug Pederson said. “He’s a guy that we can put in multiple spots. He’s a sharp kid. He’s worked extremely hard this offseason.

“Really, I think the sky is the limit with him with what we’re trying to do. Just put him in different spots and using his ability to, again, create matchups defensively.”

“You’ve seen him sprint out of the single receiver, and he’ll come out of the backfield,” Pederson continued. “He’s a guy that needs to move around, and (one) you can put in different positions, motion out the back, shift him from the backfield. He catches the ball so well that you have to take advantage of that offensively.”

Chiefs Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest!

Kansas City Chiefs (ANGLE)

New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Chiefs fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of Alex Smith to also become THE face of the Chiefs.

The contest, which is live at www.speakwithyourcap.com or through New Era’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/neweracaps?fref=ts) will require Chiefs faithfuls to submit photos of themselves showcasing how you personally “speak with your cap.”  Whether you wear your cap sideways, backwards or flexed at the brim, show how you are bringing your own style to the game.

32 fans (1 per team) will ultimately be chosen and win a complimentary trip to New York City for two. The winners will enjoy a four-day VIP experience and will be professionally styled in their favorite team’s looks for a New Era photo shoot that may be used for a year-long advertisement and promotional campaign.

Albert Tells The Chiefs He Will Be At Practice Monday

Branden Albert

Left tackle Branden Albert told the Chiefs he will join them in time for full-squad practices next week, Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star reports.

Rookie tackle Eric Fisher, selected by the Chiefs with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft last month, was at right tackle today for the beginning of a three-day rookie camp at their Truman Sports Complex practice facility.

“He’ll be in here Monday,” coach Andy Reid said of Albert. “Branden will play the left side for right now and Eric will play the right side. I think that gives you two pretty good bookends right there. We also know we have Donald Stephenson, who is also a good football player.”

“He (Albert) is very eager to get going. He’s very excited.”

Deal To Send Albert To Miami Off The Table

Branden Albert

It’s been ongoing for weeks, but now the very much talked about deal that would have sent Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert to the Miami Dolphins appears dead.

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com says that any type of deal right now is done, as the Dolphins offered just a third-rounder for Albert, not the 54th overall, and that killed the deal.

Now of course that doesn’t mean talks won’t start up again at some point, but for now Albert returns to the Chiefs as the left tackle while he waits for his future to be determined.

Chiefs Acquire FB Anthony Sherman From Cardinals For CB Arenas

Anthony Sherman

The Chiefs on Wednesday made a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, acquiring fullback Anthony Sherman.

Kansas City in return gave cornerback Javier Arenas back to the Cardinals.

Sherman was a fifth-round pick of the Cardinals back in 2011, and appeared in 28 games in the regular season. He had just one carry for three yards, but caught 13 passes for 111 yards.

For now the Cardinals don’t have a fullback on the roster.

As for Arenas, he was a draft choice for the Chiefs in the second-round of the 2010 draft out of Alabama. Last season he had 53 solo tackles and one forced fumble in 16 games played. He also logged 204 yards in kickoff returns and 297 yards in punt returns on special teams.

Chiefs Begin Andy Reid Era With Taking OT Eric Fisher First Overall

The first pick of the Andy Reid era with the Chiefs is in, and it’s Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher.

The Chiefs passed over fellow tackle Luke Joeckel, and instead went with the lesser-known MAC player who they hope will shore up an offensive line for players like RB Jammal Charles.

Physical numbers

Height Weight Arm length Hands

6-foot-7 306 lbs. 341/2 in. 101/2 in.

Combine results

40-yard dash: 5.05 seconds Bench press: 27 reps

Vertical jump: 28.5 inches Broad jump: 116 inches

3-cone drill: 7.59 seconds 20-yard shuttle: 4.44 secs.

Skinny

Fisher has drawn comparisons to 49ers Pro Bowl tackle Joe Staley, also a product of Central Michigan. There are some similarities. He’s tall, has long arms but is thick through the waist with room to add weight. Fisher is a natural athlete and quick off the snap. Scouts love his bend and ability to make difficult blocks. He has good balance in pass protection and can drive block in the run game. Many consider Fisher more powerful than Texas A&M’s Luke Joeckel, his rival as the top tackle prospect in the draft. He played left tackle throughout most of college but has the skill set to play on the right side.

Chiefs 2013 Schedule Out – Open In Jacksonville Vs Jags

Week 1 (Sunday, Sept. 8): Chiefs at Jaguars, 1 p.m.
Week 2 (Sunday, Sept. 15): Cowboys at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 3 (Thursday, Sept. 19): Chiefs at Eagles, 8:25 p.m.
Week 4 (Sunday, Sept. 29): Giants at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 5 (Sunday, Oct. 6): Chiefs at Titans, 1 p.m.
Week 6 (Sunday, Oct. 13): Raiders at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 7 (Sunday, Oct. 20): Texans at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 8 (Sunday, Oct. 27): Browns at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 9 (Sunday, Nov. 3): Chiefs Bills, 1 p.m.
Week 10 Bye
Week 11 (Sunday, Nov. 17): Chiefs at Broncos, 4:05 p.m.
Week 12 (Sunday, Nov. 24): Chargers at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 13 (Sunday, Dec. 1): Broncos at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 14 (Sunday, Dec. 8): Chiefs at Redskins, 1 p.m.
Week 15 (Sunday, Dec. 15): Chiefs at RAiders, 4:05 p.m.
Week 16 (Sunday, Dec. 22): Colts at Chiefs, 1 p.m.
Week 17 (Sunday, Dec. 29): Chiefs at Chargers, 4:25 p.m.

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