The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to begin training camp as the team takes the first steps into the new season. The next few weeks will answer many questions surrounding the team as the quest for another championship run begins at Missouri Western State University.
The large-scale question regarding All-Pro tackle Orlando Brown Jr.’s availability is the lead topic in this year’s camp. The Chiefs’ left tackle is without a long-term contract extension and will play on the franchise tag in 2022. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid addressed the situation immediately as they arrived at camp Friday to speak with reporters.
“He’s one of the smartest football players I think I’ve ever played with,” said Mahomes. “He has a high IQ. I remember even when he wasn’t at OTAs. He’s asking me questions. He’s watching the film. He’s doing everything to make sure that when he steps here, he’s ready to go. And I think that comes with him as his dad playing in the league. He’s been around the sport his whole life. And you ask anybody on this team, he’s one of the best guys on this team, if not the best one.”
