Chiefs' Training Camp

On Thursday, July 26, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the Chiefs’ training camp opened to the public.  

A homing missal flew from the sure and steady hands of rookie QB, Patrick Mahomes in the form of a breezy 60 yard post route that connected with wide out Sammy Watkins in an over the shoulder catch that resulted in a touchdown as easy as you please, eliciting the largest cheers from the fans gathered at Missouri Western State University that day and signifying the triumphant return of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Yes my friends.

Whether it was Anthony “The Sausage” Sherman showing up to training camp in an American flag wrestling outfit, or Sammy Watkins chopping off his signature dreadlocks to show he is all business, there can be no doubt, that after an eventful off-season, Andy Reid and the Chiefs are back!

Let’s take a brief look at some of the highlights so far.

No matter how much it was talked about in the off-season, it cannot be overstated just how downright dangerous this Chiefs’ offense is looking. The 60 yard reception on a post route by Watkins is just one of several offensive plays that would have easily made the highlight real in the regular season.

Mahomes’s arm continues to be a thing of beauty, as is demonstrated in a 60 yard pass on a go route to Tyreek “The Cheetah” Hill, with the throw looking like it didn’t even cause Mahomes to break a sweat. Not all beautiful passes are deep balls shot out of the Mahomes cannon however, as is shown in a floating 15 yarder to tight end Travis Kelse with defenders baring down on Mahomes, forcing a short yet beautiful pass.

               

The defensive side of the ball has shined as well, with the defense actually winning the training contest on Sunday. The wet soggy practice field would turn into an absolute pick fest. The picks began flying when a pass to Chris Conley was broken up by veteran cornerback Kendall Fuller, which resulted in the football being sent in the direction of Steven Nelson by linebacker Anthony Hitchens, becoming the first pick of Mahomes. Linebacker Ukeme Eligwe would pick off Chad Henne in 7-on-7 and capping off a stellar day for the Chiefs D, was Tanoh Kpassagnon, with yet another pick of Mahomes.

All these glimpses into the Chiefs immediate future, and with Chris Jones stating he wants to lead the league in sacks this season, the Chiefs first preseason game on august 9, cannot come quick enough, when the Texans come to arrowhead, where the loudest fans in the NFL will be waiting.

On Tuesday, August 6, the Blind Quarterback will get a chance to be at practice! Stay tuned!