What’s happening in Chiefs Kingdom?
RB Isiah Pacheco gave us an update on his health and goals for the upcoming season. Rookie WR Rashee Rice also spoke to the media about a couple of different topics, and the Chiefs have a Madden ’99 club’ member.
Check out those stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, July 21:
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- RB Isiah Pacheco told the media on Thursday that he will “absolutely” be ready to go for Week 1.
- Pacheco also said that a big goal of his for the 2023 season is to be a 1,000-yard rusher.
- Pacheco had high praise for rookie RB Deneric Prince, calling him a “good worker.”
- Rookie WR Rashee Rice told the media that he and QB Shane Buechele worked together daily ahead of training camp.
- Rice also explained how his puking incident during the first day of practice was a non-factor.
- Travis Kelce is in the “99 Club” in “Madden NFL 24” for a record fourth time.
- Chiefs legendary return specialist Dante Hall had some words of advice for rookie DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah during the 2023 NFL draft.
- KSHB-TV sports anchor Aaron Ladd captured a funny video of a bee chasing after QB Patrick Mahomes during practice.
In case you missed it
- When speaking to the media on Tuesday, QB Patrick Mahomes showed his recognition of the talent in the AFC. The 27-year-old QB feels that this year will be the toughest in getting back to the Super Bowl.
- Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes offered some words of advice to incoming rookies regarding Andy Reid’s training camp routines.
- Chiefs HC Andy Reid feels that rookies reporting to Training Camp is beneficial for the team.
- Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons believes that TE Travis Kelce should be paid similarly to receivers.
- Training camp footage shows Patrick Mahomes connecting with rookie WR Nikko Remigio for a touchdown.
- As “Madden NFL 24” rankings are released, Charles Goldman gives us insight into where each Chiefs offensive lineman and running backs rank in the video game.
- The Chiefs officially placed DT Tershawn Wharton on the PUP list to begin training camp.
- Chiefs’ rookie OT Wanya Morris is learning from veteran offensive lineman Donovan Smith during the early portions of training camp.
- Chiefs’ rookie pass rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah acknowledges that he is entering training camp with more pressure, as he is a “hometown” first-round pick.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
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Broncos Wire took a stab at predicting the Broncos’ 16-player practice squad for 2023.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- Chargers Wire takes an in-depth look at coach Brandon Staley’s aggressiveness on fourth downs and if he’ll continue that approach in 2023.
Las Vegas Raiders news
- Here is the complete list of rookies and quarterbacks who reported to the Raiders’ training camp on Thursday.
Around the NFL
- Touchdown Wire listed the best free agents still available as training camps around the league begin to open.
- The NFL owners have officially approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris.
- Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was cited for reckless driving and speeding, driving at 140 mph.
- The Indianapolis Colts revealed their alternate “Indiana Nights” uniforms that they will wear in October against the Cleveland Browns.
- The Detroit Lions have released kicker Michael Badgley.