Analysis of KC Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' first preseason game | The Kansas City Star
This is one of those subtle but critical signs of development that coaches work for and revolve their decisions around. Mahomes is capable of the spectacular, so the mundane is particularly important for him.
He may have thrown that interception a month ago, too. College defensive backs aren’t as aggressive, aren’t as quick, and aren’t as smart. They don’t anticipate the same way.
KC Chiefs quarterback analysis at the close of training camp | The Kansas City Star
His elusiveness in the pocket is real, and he’s athletic enough to make teams pay with his legs when things break down. But the encouraging thing about his skill set is how Mahomes, without exception, is always looking to throw downfield, even when he’s running around.
Mahomes is the future, but Smith's the present in KC | stltoday.com
“The thing I like about (Mahomes), he just has a good feel,” Green said. “You can tell some guys look natural. Other guys look labored trying to go through a progression, or if things break down in the pocket they get too mechanical.
“It just looks very natural for him.”
This block by Chiefs tackle Mitchell Schwartz was beautifully disrespectful | SBNation.com
It’s tough to find these knockdowns in the preseason because there is no access to the proper film. Lucky for me, this week was easy. I’m going with my brother, Mitchell Schwartz, right tackle No. 71 of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Report: Raiders cornerback Sean Smith charged with felony assault | Silver And Black Pride
Things just went from bad to much, much worse for Sean Smith. The veteran corner who was struggling entering the second season of a 4-year, $40 million deal he signed with the Raiders has now much bigger problems to worry about — he has been charged with felony assault for an incident that occurred in during the team’s offseason break.
Last April Silver & Black Pride originally reported that the Raiders were the only team in the NFL to go three years without an arrest. That streak has now ended.
Chiefs top 5 position battles to watch against the Bengals | Arrowhead Pride
The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals in their second preseason matchup of the season this Saturday at 6 p.m. (Arrowhead Time).
In other words the perfect time to order a pizza, curl up on your couch in Kansas City and watch some position battles.
Here are the top five I’ll be watching:
Judge declares mistrial in lawsuit against Chiefs | Fox 4 KC
On Thursday, the judge sided with the team, and declared a mistrial. The jury was dismissed. The order says the judge will set a hearing to determine the next steps in the case.
Ranking the 10 craziest stadium foods for the 2017 NFL season | For The Win
Part of me thinks that this is a ton of starch for one dish. The other parts wants me to stop complaining and admit it sounds delicious. The Loaded Potato Skin Burger is fried potato skins covered with cheese, bacon bits and sour cream all serving as the bun for a burger with lettuce and a tomato slice.