On Monday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs returned to their area at Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph for an additional apply of the group’s 2024 coaching camp.
Following Sunday’s lighter 10-10-10 session, Monday’s apply was in full pads — the thirteenth of 19 public periods on the apply area subsequent to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 5 of the remaining practices might be open to the general public — click here for details and a full schedule — whereas yet another might be open solely to the group’s Season Ticket Members.
Arrowhead Satisfaction editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney (and lead analyst Ron Kopp) had been there. They posted some observations on social media — starting with Pete’s note about a big crowd on a hot day.
It was a sizzling day in St. Joseph that noticed apply start with temperatures within the low 80s and strategy the excessive 80s because it concluded. I assumed 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 combination.
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 along with his medical doctors, so [his work] will hold growing as we go. I am unable to inform you precisely when and the place it is going to be reside 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 group subsequent to gamers comparable to 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. Sensible. Athletic and is an efficient commander on the market. He will get everyone 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 combat.
As famous in an earlier submit, Cochrane was concerned in slightly scuffle with WR Rashee Rice after Rice threw a ball his means post-play. It was noticeable how shortly Tranquill got here to his protection. Reid mentioned he does not love the combating however it is going to occur now and again.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Tight finish Travis Kelce likes to lateral.
The apply 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 go 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 go supposed for Rice. In opposition to QB Carson Wentz, CB Ekow Boye-Doe intercepted a go 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 go.
Nazeeh Johnson and Williams each had go 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 had been outdoors with the primary group, with Chamarri Conner inside; when McDuffie slid inside in Dime, Williams stayed on the sphere, 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 snug on the nickel spot, been enjoying it since highschool. Simply needed to get again into it, however I am undoubtedly very snug proper there.
“I really feel just like the nickel spot in lots of defenses is the playmaker spot, so a man…
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
Then Ron chimed in 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 group. Caliendo stuffed in at LG these performs
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
Kingsley had some stable go professional reps in group. FAU got here at him with energetic palms, however Kingsley took maintain of them and stored 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 group.
Wanya Morris was solely 2nd unit LT, plus the sixth OL in that jumbo package deal
He appeared to win the match up between he and FAU in 2nd group periods. Had robust palms in go 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 group
General, the entrance was containing the offense’s run recreation 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 group interval.
Organising Kingsley with slightly little bit of velocity earlier than crashing the within shoulderIn 1v1s, his greatest rep got here dashing 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 go rusher, beating CJ Hanson at one level with one swift transfer off the ball
He’s large, and he and Farrell are competing for some NT snaps. They’ll be enjoyable to observe 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 appears different than simply the 4-3
I observed a 3-4 entrance with Wharton over C, OLBs Tranquill and Chenal each prepared to fireside off the sting. Tranquill is clean across the outdoors, dipping into again of pocket
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) August 5, 2024
The Pete finished things off.
Mahomes’ targets on the day (group intervals): 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 prime two punt returners heading into Saturday’s recreation. Xavier Worthy must also be in that blend.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) August 5, 2024
The following apply might be Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. It will likely be open to the general public. As all the time, we may have reside updates after apply begins. After it concludes, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo might be talking with reporters.
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