Kansas City Chiefs OTAs: 5 questions to answer heading into week 2

The Kansas City Chiefs schedule of OTAs continues this week with three more practices.

By Joel Thorman@JoelThorman May 21, 2013, 10:09am CDT

Today through Thursday the Kansas City Chiefs will be conducting Organized Team Activities (OTAs). This is the same drill as they ran last week for three days. This week's OTAs are from Tuesday-Thursday. Next week things ramp up a little more with four OTA sessions. Following that, the Chiefs have a mandatory minicamp from June 4-6. Considering they've had 100 percent attendance so far, mandatory doesn't mean much.

There are a few things we're keeping an eye on this week:

1. How often will Alex Smith run the pistol? We saw last week that he ran it a few times. Chris Ault, the creator of the pistol offense, was hired this offseason, which has brought the pistol questions up. Will it be a small part of the Chiefs offense or a big part?

2. Will Chase Daniel run the pistol as well? A Twitter follower noted that we haven't mentioned Chase Daniel when talking about the pistol. Should we be? Does he factor in somehow?

3. Will it be Akeem Jordan or Nico Johnson at inside linebacker? It's Jordan for now. But many believe Nico Johnson will pull ahead.

4. Jeff Allen or Geoff Schwartz at guard? It's Allen's job at the moment but Schwartz could move push him. Either way, the Chiefs are in a good spot with one of these guys becoming a reserve.

5. Who wins the No. 2 receiver job? Jon Baldwin, for now. Will that last?

What else?

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker/defensive end Josh Martin (62) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Chad Kilgore (47) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker/defensive end Josh Martin (62) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs safety Brad McDougald (48) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs fullback Braden Wilson (40) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Mike Catapano (53) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Junior Himingway (88) speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks to address media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Dayne Crist (5) waits to speak to media after the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rico Richardson catches a pass during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rico Richardson catches a pass during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (35) runs drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Terry Grant (49) runs drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Sanders Commings (34) catches a pass during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis (35) runs drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (47) catches a pass during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs lineman Eric Fisher (72) and Tommie Draheim work on drills during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Adrin Haughton (68), and offensive lineman Eric Fisher (72) work on drills during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Eric Fisher (72) takes a break during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Dayne Crist (5) throws a pass during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Bray (9) throws a pass during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches drills during the rookie minicamp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Darin Drakeford (66) Brandon Sharpe (68) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs Sanders Commings (34) Durrell Givens (40) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebackers T.J. Fatinikun (69) and Tenarious Wright (72) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Mike Catapano (53) and J.C. Percy (50) run drills during the rookie mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports