On Tuesday morning, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs returned to their discipline at Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph for an additional follow of the staff’s 2024 coaching camp.
Tuesday’s session was the 14th of 19 public periods on the follow discipline subsequent to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 4 of the remaining practices might be open to the general public — click on right here for particulars and a full schedule — whereas Wednesday’s might be open solely to the staff’s Season Ticket Members.
Arrowhead Pleasure editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney was there. He posted some observations on social media — beginning with a grey (however comfy) day in St. Joseph.
It was (truly) cloudy and chilly because the Chiefs started follow in St. Joseph on Tuesday morning. Warmed up a contact as follow carried alongside and was very comfy all through the day for gamers, followers and media.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
A giant defensive deal with was again on the sector.
Kansas Metropolis’s harm outlook continues to enhance, with DT Derrick Nnadi activated and off the PUP listing. He put in about half a follow as he ramps up. DT Chris Jones (shoulder) and RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (sickness) have been out of shape on Tuesday.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
A cornerback put away the yellow jersey.
CB Jaylen Watson shed his non-contact jersey and took part in 11-on-11 work. Within the nickel for this look, Watson and Joshua Williams labored exterior with Trent McDuffie inside. Huge Nickel noticed Williams come off the sector, Watson and McDuffie exterior and Chamarri Conner inside.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
The previous Marshall defensive again stays the secondary’s wild card.
Now, it might be honest to anticipate this for the common rotation when you have been to imagine Nazeeh Johnson have been to be unavailable. However he’s the wild card. After being banged up lately (knee/hamstring), Johnson has been working his manner again however no participation in 11-on-11.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
The DC is anxious to see some recreation movie from the secondary.
Steve Spagnuolo on eager to see the younger DBs within the first preseason recreation Saturday: “Again-end, all the time. We would like see what we acquired happening there, and we had some accidents, after which the continuity and the chemistry of these younger guys, who will talk within the warmth of battle.…
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
The second-team cornerbacks on this look have been Ekow Boye-Doe and Keith Taylor exterior with Chris Roland-Wallace inside. I would think about these names, together with Jaden Hicks and Kamal Hadden, might be some extent of focus for Spagnuolo in his movie research from the Jaguars.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Generally the wideouts win. Generally… they don’t.
Early in 11-on-11, McDuffie went step for step on a deep go to Hollywood Brown to knock it away. Patrick Mahomes later hit Xavier Worthy deep down the left sideline completely for a back-shoulder catch. Taylor collected a go breakup going up in opposition to Carson Wentz.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Kelce, in fact, was already harmful.
A later 11-on-11 interval noticed a hook-and-lateral from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce to Isiah Pacheco for the second straight day. Harmful play is being added to the repertoire.
Each DE George Karlaftis and LB Drue Tranquill managed go breakups of Mahomes.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Linebacker Drue Tranquill is feeling at residence — and feeling his oats.
Tranquill’s vibe on this camp is vastly totally different than it was final yr, when he was a first-year participant. Tranquill has been bodily and chirpy all through work in St. Joe, most lately (Tuesday) having “conversations” with each Pacheco and Kelce. Spagnuolo loves the vitality.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Spagnuolo on Tranquill: “He is been terrific. He form of elevates all the competitors I feel on either side of the ball. He loves soccer, he loves being on the market. You noticed glimpses of it final yr, however once you’re new, it is your first yr, you are attempting to really feel your manner…
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
In 7-on-7, Tranquill ran over TE Noah Grey to interrupt up a go. Each Williams and LB Leo Chenal collected go breakups in opposition to Mahomes. Williams’ PBU as he guarded WR Mecole Hardman hit him sq. within the again. Taylor intercepted QB Chris Oladokun in 7s.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
The left deal with battle might already be over.
OL rotation watch: As has been the case all camp in pads, Kinglsey Suamataia took all of the staff left deal with snaps as Wanya Morris labored with the second string. I might anticipate Suamataia to take all of the reps with the beginning offensive line on Saturday. We’ll see, although.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Might it’s? A potential fullback for the Chiefs?
Two roster hopefuls have stood out in the course of the pass-blocking periods: TE Baylor Cupp and RB/FB Carson Steele
I discussed it earlier, however I am going to have Steele making the roster in my second 53-man projection. I am liking Cupp for the follow squad.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
The previous Kansas State defensive finish is quietly placing collectively a very good camp.
OL vs. DL interval standouts
Offensive line: Mike Caliendo, Creed Humphrey, Trey SmithDefensive line: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Fabien Lovett, Turk Wharton
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
With Edwards-Helaire out, it was an opportunity for different operating backs to work.
9-on-7 run interval order of RB contact (and variety of rush makes an attempt)*
First staff: Pacheco (2), Prince (2), Ingram-Steele/FB (1), Steele (2)Second staff: Ingram (2), Steele, Rees-Zammit (2), BaileyThird staff: Bailey, Rees-Zammit
*Edwards-Helaire didn’t follow
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
RB Deneric Prince on pass-blocking focus: “Cross safety, that is been my greatest emphasis this camp, so I’ve simply been attempting to work on that. My palms and progress and simply taking issues from Pacheco. He is been an excellent chief, so I’ve simply been following him.”
Prince mentioned he…
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
The Chiefs introduced in some wideouts, however Rice remains to be the principle course.
Mahomes’ targets on the day (staff durations): Rice (6), Brown (4), Grey (4), Worthy (3), Kelce (2), Pacheco (2), Prince (2), Hardman, Ross, Steele, Wiley
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
That’s, except a suspension is coming quickly.
It is a powerful name given the infusion of weapons made by the Chiefs this offseason, but when a potential suspension weren’t within the image, Rice could be my decide to steer the offense in receiving yards.
In fact, the state of affairs is muddled. Extra on that right here: https://t.co/krvS8R5K8H
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Rice on the new-look beginning WRs: “These guys are taking the highest off for me each time whether or not it’s me operating an below route or I’ve to take the highest off for them, I do know that they’re doing that for me, so it’s a lot enjoyable to do it for them.”
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
It was a bit windier in St. Joseph on Tuesday.
With a lot heavier pockets, Harrison Butker went 6 of his first 8 within the particular groups kicking interval. Price noting I had the 2 misses round 57. He then proceeded to make one closing kick of what I believed to be round 62.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Some issues by no means change.
It seems to me like Mecole Hardman will get the primary punt return on Saturday, adopted by Nikko Remigio after which Xavier Worthy.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
Sure… however how is Pete in go safety?
An annual shoutout is to ensure that @ZardaBBQ, who feeds the staff (and media) in the future a yr at coaching camp. Huge fan of the Ghost sauce, and like Deneric Prince, I now additionally weigh 215. pic.twitter.com/UkvfzYk9u6
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 6, 2024
The subsequent follow might be Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. It is going to be open solely to Chiefs Season Ticket Members. (The subsequent public follow might be on Monday, August 12 at 10:15 a.m.) As all the time, we can have stay updates after Wednesday’s follow begins. After it concludes, head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes might be amongst these talking with reporters.
