#USCtotheNFL: Damien Mama Off-Season Update | Conquest Chronicles
Despite Mama’s early praise, he still has a long way to go in earning a spot on the Chiefs roster. Kansas City has a very experienced group at offensive line with “every offensive lineman who played even one snap last year,” returning according to chiefs.com.
Pre-Camp Reads: Bennie Logan is a New Face Headed into Chiefs Training Camp | Chiefs.com
Logan’s scheme in Philadelphia had shifted to 4-3 in 2016 with the hiring of Doug Pederson and defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. The change in scheme translated to a dip in tackles and stops (Pro Football Focus).
Kansas City and Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton offered a switch back to a 3-4 defense and the nose tackle position, where Logan shined during his first three seasons in the league.
“I just felt like it was time for me to have a change of scenery,” Logan added. “I just wanted to go out and do something different. I enjoyed my time there but I just felt like it was time for me to branch off and try to establish myself somewhere else."
Braves release former Chiefs DB Sanders Commings | ProFootballTalk
Playing for the advanced rookie-level Danville Braves, Commings played in just six games, and got 15 plate appearances. After getting two hits in his second start, he cooled off, and didn’t get another hit. He had a .154 batting average at the time of his release.
NFL 1000: Ranking the Best Ball Hawks | Bleacher Report
Only Nelson has more than Peters' 14 interceptions over the last three seasons, and again—Peters needed just two years to get his. Peters' 46 passes defensed ranks fifth in the league, again over just two years in his case, and he allowed just 51 catches on 87 targets last season. Over time, quarterbacks will realize targeting him is not a great idea.
Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr completed 63.8% of his passes for 3937 yards and had 28 touchdowns compared to only 6 interceptions. Carr was in the conversation for league MVP while leading the Raiders to their first playoff appearance in 15 years. Despite all of that his stats should have been even better as PFF noted.
Broncos’ Von Miller mentioned Chiefs’ Justin Houston when talking pass rush moves | Arrowhead Pride
Denver Broncos LB Von Miller hosted a pass rush summit in the Bay Area this week and KC Chiefs LB Dee Ford was among those in attendance. Justin Houston was not but I saw this quote from Miller about Houston that was interesting.