On Sunday morning, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs returned to the apply area at Missouri Western State College in St. Joseph for the primary full apply session of the crew’s 2024 coaching camp.
This was the primary of 19 public practices on the apply area subsequent to MWSU’s Spratt Stadium. 16 of the remaining practices will probably be open to the general public — click on right here for particulars and a full schedule — whereas two extra will probably be open solely to the crew’s Season Ticket Members.
Arrowhead Delight editor-in-chief Pete Sweeney was there. He publish some observations on social media — beginning with one other comfy day on the apply area.
The crew was handled to a pleasant day in St. Joseph, with temperatures within the low 70s as apply started. The primary full-team, public exercise introduced simply over 5,000 Chiefs followers to Missouri Western State in St. Joseph.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
A complete of six Chiefs missed the primary session.
As of Sunday, 6 Chiefs stay out of the combo:
PUP: Derrick Nnadi (triceps), Charles Omenihu (ACL), Joe Thuney (pectoral), Jaylen Watson (labrum)NFI: Justin Reid (quad), BJ Thompson
It appears like Reid’s damage will preserve him out of the combo for somewhat bit right here.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
The top coach didn’t give any details about the character of Reid’s damage (it’s categorized as a non-football) however promised the security could be forthcoming with the crew about it.
Andy Reid on Justin Reid’s damage: “We’re simply day-by-daying it proper now, see how he does. He is very trustworthy with you. He isn’t going to cover something. He is going to ensure he tells you ways he is feeling, so we belief him with that. Rick (Burkholder) will deal with the remaining.”
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
New extensive receiver Hollywood Brown received issues rolling immediately.
In 7-on-7 to start apply, 2 of Patrick Mahomes’ first 3 passes went to Hollywood Brown, who introduced them each in. After one look, it already looks like Brown goes to make issues so much simpler for Mahomes and Co. The QB later hit Travis Kelce up the seam for a possible TD.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
New rookie wideout Xavier Worthy additionally turned in some spectacular work.
The subsequent 7-on-7 interval noticed Mahomes join with Xavier Worthy. Worthy outran Joshua Williams and the security assist to convey the ball in. Here is the play, by way of @SSJWHB https://t.co/LS3NE97FHb
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
The Worthy buzz didn’t cease there. Later, in 11-on-11, Mahomes purchased time by rolling out to his left, and as he did so he launched a move to Worthy, who hauled it on deep down the sphere. https://t.co/EzPnsxYD3U
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
Andy Reid’s feedback on Worthy’s day have been predictably measured: “He’s been working arduous. Appears to be like like his hamstring feels higher. Simply received to maintain him going right here, continue to learn. We’re only one set up into it, and so they received 12 of them, so he’s received much more data coming at…
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
A reserve cornerback (and Bryan Cook dinner, who appears to be totally recovered from his damage) additionally made performs.
Additionally throughout 11-on-11 work, CB Ekow Boye-Doe intercepted QB Chris Oladokun, S Bryan Cook dinner broke up a move meant for Worthy and, within the purple zone, WR Justin Watson caught a 1-yard landing move from QB Carson Wentz.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
Worthy had essentially the most targets on the day.
Mahomes targets on the day (crew work): Worthy (4), Kelce (3), Rice (3) Brown (2), Grey, Hardman
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
Hardman on why he returned to the Chiefs: “It made sense. I do know the system, I do know the coaches. Very acquainted with the scheme and all the things happening. I feel coach Reid has a great way of placing me on the sphere and utilizing me in sure conditions, so I am excited for it. Wish to…
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
There have been some notes in regards to the extensive receivers additional down the depth chart, too.
Two extensive receiver notes:
1) There was an early Justyn Ross sighting early. He introduced in a ball throughout 7s the place he needed to totally lengthen and did a pleasant job toe-tapping on the sideline for the catch.
2) Kadarius Toney labored with each the RB and WR teams.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
Reid on Toney: “He labored immediately, did an excellent job when he was in there, and we’ll see. Identical to the opposite guys, he is in there competing. We’ll see how he does.”
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
Wanya Morris received the primary appears at left sort out, however he and rookie Kingsley Suamataia rotated all through the apply.
Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia rotated at beginning LT, with Morris getting the primary look and barely extra reps than the rookie. Mike Caliendo crammed in at LG for Joe Thuney, who stays on PUP.
Second-team OL (left to proper): Morris/Kingsley-Mettauer-Nourzad-Hanson-Niang
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
On the primary day, Trent McDuffie and Joshua Williams regarded just like the beginning corners on the boundary, with Charmarri Conner within the slot. However when Jalyen Watson is again within the combine, who is aware of?
At cornerback, it seems Steve Spagnuolo goes to go along with Trent McDuffie and Joshua Williams within the base with Chamarri Conner working the nickel. Kelvin Joseph and Nazeeh Johnson look to be the backup cornerbacks. Spags has additionally been working rookie Kamal Hadden within the slot.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
Harrison Butker had an excellent day.
Harrison Butker made his first seven kicks spanning 31 to 52 yards earlier than lacking from 54. Dave Toub had him line up from 54 once more, and he hit it, going 8 of 9 on the day within the field-goal drill.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
Appears to be like like Toub may very well be eyeing Worthy, Hardman, Nikko Remigio and Skyy Moore as punt-return candidates.
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) July 21, 2024
The subsequent apply will happen on Monday at 9:15 a.m. Arrowhead Time. That session would be the first apply open solely to Chiefs STMs. As at all times, we could have stay updates after apply begins. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will probably be amongst these chatting with the press when apply concludes.