On Monday morning, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs returned to their discipline at Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph for an additional follow of the crew’s 2024 coaching camp.
Following Sunday’s lighter 10-10-10 session, Monday’s follow was in full pads — the thirteenth of 19 public classes on the follow discipline subsequent to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 5 of the remaining practices shall be open to the general public — click on right here for particulars and a full schedule — whereas another shall be open solely to the crew’s Season Ticket Members.
Arrowhead Delight editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney (and lead analyst Ron Kopp) have been there. They posted some observations on social media — beginning with Pete’s observe a few huge crowd on a scorching day.
It was a scorching day in St. Joseph that noticed follow start with temperatures within the low 80s and strategy the excessive 80s because it concluded. I believed the group was fairly full for a blazing Monday.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
The Chiefs acquired a large receiver again.
WR Kadarius Toney (ankle) was again to work, however LB Nick Bolton (elbow), CB Kelvin Joseph (hamstring) and S Justin Reid (quad) are nonetheless out of the combo.
LG Joe Thuney (pectoral) and CB Jaylen Watson proceed to be eased in. Thuney solely doing particular person and Watson solely 7-on-7.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on Thuney’s standing: “We’re working together with his medical doctors, so [his work] will maintain rising as we go. I am unable to inform you precisely when and the place will probably be dwell and all of that, however we’ll simply see how he continues to impress.”
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Linebacker Jack Cochrane acquired some work.
With Bolton persevering with to work his means again, reserve linebacker Jack Cochrane continues to see extra time with the primary crew subsequent to gamers resembling Drue Tranquill and Leo Chenal. Reid had excessive reward for Cochrane when requested about him on Monday.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Reid on Cochrane: “Jack is aware of each linebacker place. He most likely is aware of each place, however he is aware of each place. Good. Athletic and is an effective commander on the market. He will get all people lined up and you’re feeling very safe with him in there.”
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
The linebacker ended up getting right into a battle.
As famous in an earlier publish, Cochrane was concerned in just a little scuffle with WR Rashee Rice after Rice threw a ball his means post-play. It was noticeable how rapidly Tranquill got here to his protection. Reid stated he would not love the combating however it will occur sometimes.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Tight finish Travis Kelce likes to lateral.
The follow began with an 11-on-11 interval that noticed a hook-and-ladder-style play with TE Travis Kelce lateralling to RB Isiah Pacheco after a catch. CB Trent McDuffie broke up a Patrick Mahomes cross supposed for TE Irv Smith Jr.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Patrick Mahomes did what he does — and so did Kansas Metropolis defenders.
Later 11-on-11 interval noticed Mahomes connecting with Rice, TE Noah Grey and WR Mecole Hardman on the run. CB Joshua Williams broke up a cross supposed for Rice. Towards QB Carson Wentz, CB Ekow Boye-Doe intercepted a cross that most likely would have went for six.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
In 7-on-7, Watson and Tranquill each recorded interceptions in opposition to Mahomes. McDuffie additionally broke up a Mahomes cross.
Nazeeh Johnson and Williams each had cross breakups of Wentz throughout 7-on-7. S Byran Cook dinner regarded to pressure Smith to fumble after a catch.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Pete had some notes on who performed when.
CB rotation watch: McDuffie and Williams have been outdoors with the primary crew, with Chamarri Conner inside; when McDuffie slid inside in Dime, Williams stayed on the sector, Keith Taylor entered as Conner dropped again to security.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Conner on his function as beginning nickel: “I am very comfy on the nickel spot, been taking part in it since highschool. Simply needed to get again into it, however I am undoubtedly very comfy proper there.
“I really feel just like the nickel spot in loads of defenses is the playmaker spot, so a man…
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Then Ron chimed in together with his observations on Monday’s lineman drills.
Kingsley Suamataia continued because the full-time LT with the 1s. Joe Thuney was dressed, however didn’t take part in crew. Caliendo crammed in at LG these performs
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
Kingsley had some stable cross professional reps in crew. FAU got here at him with lively fingers, however Kingsley took maintain of them and saved him at bay one rep
In 1v1s, I noticed a large base & reactive footwork to stick with rushers as they work a counter transfer
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
Wanya Moriss continued to work with the second crew.
Wanya Morris was completely 2nd unit LT, plus the sixth OL in that jumbo bundle
He appeared to win the match up between he and FAU in 2nd crew classes. Had robust fingers in cross safety.
Additionally sprung a stretch run by driving FAU on the entrance aspect
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
Wanya did get beat inside in 1v1s on a pleasant transfer by 2nd yr UDFA Truman Jones, who’s trying the a part of a bottom-of-the-rotation piece
I like his flexibility across the outdoors, and he’s had some good performances in 1v1s
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
Then Ron had some notes on the protection.
Beginning DL continued as Karlaftis-Jones-Pennel-Danna
I observed Felix, Wharton, and Neil Farrell rotate in with the beginning protection in crew
Total, the entrance was containing the offense’s run sport all through the day
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
Felix did get inside and assist cave the pocket on 15 throughout one crew interval.Establishing Kingsley with just a little little bit of pace earlier than crashing the within shoulder
In 1v1s, his greatest rep got here speeding vs. one of many backup G’s , spinning inside
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
UDFA DT Fabien Lovett popped just a few occasions as a cross rusher, beating CJ Hanson at one level with one swift transfer off the ball
He’s huge, and he and Farrell are competing for some NT snaps. They’ll be enjoyable to comply with this preseason
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was, in fact, experimenting.
KC’s entrance continued working a number of seems to be different than simply the 4-3
I observed a 3-4 entrance with Wharton over C, OLBs Tranquill and Chenal each prepared to fireplace off the sting. Tranquill is clean across the outdoors, dipping into again of pocket
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
The Pete completed issues off.
Mahomes’ targets on the day (crew durations): Rice (8), Grey (4), Kelce (4), Hollywood Brown (3), Smith (2), Justin Watson (2), Mecole Hardman, Skyy Moore, Pacheco, Justyn Ross, Carson Steele
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Each of those gamers acquired some return work on Monday.
It seems like Dave Toub likes Nikko Remigio and Mecole Hardman as his high two punt returners heading into Saturday’s sport. Xavier Worthy must also be in that blend.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
The following follow shall be Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. Will probably be open to the general public. As at all times, we may have dwell updates after follow begins. After it concludes, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo shall be talking with reporters.
