Observations, notes and videos from day one of Chiefs mandatory minicamp

The non-participants on Tuesday were TE Travis Kelce, TE Deon Yelder, OL Cam Erving, DL Chris Jones and S Juan Thornhill; OL Jimmy Murray left practice early with a leg injury. RB Damien Williams practiced but I noticed he did not partake in some team.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

I took some videos out at practice to provide some quick glimpses into #Chiefs mandatory minicamp. Here is coach Matt House working with the linebackers. pic.twitter.com/DOsHaC0K4L

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

Here is #Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo working with the secondary. pic.twitter.com/pBOf1OOJ2f

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

Here is #Chiefs coach Brendan Daly running through some defensive line drills. pic.twitter.com/Oof3KHmEcu

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

The officials were out at #Chiefs practice. Minicamp for them, too. P. Mahomes continued to show off that A. Rodgers art of the free play, getting the D to jump a few times with the yellow flags to prove it. B. Breeland was called for PI on M. Kemp at one point. He did not agree.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

Noticed Ragland/Hitchens got some 2-on-2 time w/ House & Britt Reid early. Hitchens said they practice on different aspects of "mental gymnastics" every day. Today's involved "footwork & once [the receiver] catches it, being able to make the tackle. Little things like that."

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

Along with Hitchens, #Chiefs right guard LDT and CB Kendall Fuller also spoke to media. LDT feels great and so does Fuller. Asked LDT about playing in AFCT game & he said he could have "been functional" but not 100%. Asked Fuller about training camp & he confirmed he'll be 100%.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

Along with Hitchens, #Chiefs right guard LDT and CB Kendall Fuller also spoke to media. LDT feels great and so does Fuller. Asked LDT about playing in AFCT game & he said he could have "been functional" but not 100%. Asked Fuller about training camp & he confirmed he'll be 100%.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

I thought the #Chiefs offense as a whole, especially when it came specifically to catching the football, was a little sloppy on Tuesday. The amount of pass drops stuck out. The defense "won" the day -- and it being blitz day helped -- but that should hardly happen in June.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

Things that did stand out positively on O were the depth wide receivers. I noticed a sweet toe-tap from Gehrig Dieter, a Davon Grayson one-handed catch and Rashad Davis make a pretty grab between three defenders, requiring a great throw from Chase Litton (all 7-on-7).

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

I've said before that Sammy Watkins doesn't look "incredible" to me, but Tuesday reiterated how healthy and explosive he looks. Watkins had a beautiful connection with Mahomes way down the field late in the day.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

While I'm not ready to give the "incredible" tag to Watkins, Frank Clark is earning it. I asked LDT (2 reps vs. Clark) for his thoughts: "It's pretty impressive what he's able to do with his hands. He's going one way, then the other. Really slippery and a fast guy."

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

At one point, Mecole Hardman streaked down the field with Charvarius Ward guarding him, and Ward stayed with him stride for stride. A very good sign. Also worth noting, Hardman looks to be improving in his punt-catching ability with visible confidence there.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019

The pride of the AAF, CB Keith Reaser, had a strong breakup on a pass from Chad Henne. As Spagnuolo noted has noted with Breeland Speaks and Tanoh Kpassagnon, he's using them in a variety of ways, outside and in. Look to be carving out nice roles for themselves in 2019.

— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) June 11, 2019