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First Things First For safety and security, the following items may not be brought into the camp: firearms, weapons of any type or fireworks; coolers, any size, any type; plastic, metal or glass cups, cans or containers; Thermos bottles or flasks; food; beer or liquor; video cameras or professional cameras / lenses; flammable liquids; noisemakers, air horns, klaxon, bells, whistles etc.; boom boxes; laser pointers; pets (service dogs are allowed); or other items deemed dangerous or unacceptable by security.
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Reid enters season intent on winning Offense adds new weapon in Maclin Smith leads corps of signal callers Defense eyes an even better year Special teams aspire to be special Draft class comes with high hopes
Since 2010, Chiefs’ fans have flocked to the campus of Missouri Western State University proudly showing their colors and loyalty to the team.
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Special Events Camp Primer 2015 Preseason and Regular Season Schedules 2015 Coaching Staff 2015 Training Camp Schedule Camp Map & Answers to Your Questions 2015 Chiefs Roster by Number 2015 Chiefs Roster by Name A place to collect Chiefs Camp autographs Missouri Western welcomes Chiefs fans
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Camp Kickoff Saturday, Aug. 1 Training camp officially kicks off with a 3:30 p.m. practice on the camp practice fields. Gates open at 3 p.m. Entire-team autograph session. Admission is $5 with kids ages 3 and younger free. Parking is $5.
Kids Zone Chiefs Training Camp attractions include a free, interactive Kids Zone. This area has football-themed inflatables, face painters (on select days), a rock climbing wall, a football obstacle course, photo opportunities and more. The Kids Zone is open during all practices and events at camp.
Chiefs Alumni Day Sunday, Aug. 2 Includes an 8:15 a.m. practice on the camp practice fields with an entire-team autograph session following. Parking is $5. Family Fun Day presented by American Family Insurance Saturday, Aug. 8 The biggest event of camp begins with an 8:15 a.m. practice on the camp practice fields. An entire-team autograph session will follow. Gates open at 7:45 a.m. Admission is $5 with kids ages 3 and younger free. Parking is $5.
Food and Drinks A vendor will sell a variety of food and drink items at all practices and events at camp. Sales begin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled practice time.
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Season Ticket Member Appreciation Day Wednesday, Aug. 12 Event begins with an 8:15 a.m. practice on the camp practice fields. An entire-team autograph session will follow. Gates open at 7:45 a.m. Parking is $5. Military Appreciation Day Wednesday, Aug. 19 Event begins with the camp’s final practice at 9:15 a.m. on the camp practice fields. Gates open at 8:45 a.m. Parking is $5.
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Autographs A designated player group will sign autographs each day after practice. Entire-team autograph sessions will be held after practice on four days: Saturday, Aug. 1 (Camp Kickoff); Sunday, Aug. 2 (Chiefs Alumni Day); Saturday, Aug. 8 (Family Fun Day); and Wednesday, Aug. 12 (Season Ticket Member Appreciation Day). Smoking, Alcohol Missouri Western State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and tobacco chewing are prohibited on all university property, including campus buildings, grounds, parking lots and the training camp site. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at camp except in designated private areas. Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed in the parking lots and may not be carried into the training camp site. Seating Bleacher seating is provided for approximately 2,400 fans. Fans may bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating as well.
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Parking Missouri Western charges $5 per day for parking and $15 per day for buses and RVs. Season passes for training camp are available in the university’s athletics department office for $35. The offices are on the second floor of Looney Hall. Camp Guide
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2015 Coaching Staff Head Coach Andy Reid
Linebackers Coach Gary Gibbs
Assistant Head Coach / Wide Receivers David Culley
Defensive Assistant / Secondary Coach Al Harris
Offensive Coordinator Doug Pederson
Offensive Line Coach Andy Heck
Defensive Coordinator Bob Sutton
Assistant Quarterbacks Coach Corey Matthaei
Special Teams Coordinator Dave Toub
Tight Ends Coach Tom Melvin
Running Backs Coach Eric Bieniemy
Quarterbacks Coach Matt Nagy
Defensive Line Coach Tommy Brasher
Assistant Special Teams Coach Brock Olivo
Spread Game Analyst / Special Projects Brad Childress
Assistant Defensive Line Coach Britt Reid
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Eugene Chung
Strength and Conditioning Coach Barry Rubin
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Travis Crittenden
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Brent Salazar
Assistant Linebackers Coach Mark DeLeone
Defensive Backs Coach Emmitt Thomas
Statistical Analysis Coordinator Mike Frazier
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2015 Training Camp Schedule Sat. Aug 1 | Camp Kickoff for the 2015 Chiefs Training Camp presented by Mosaic Life Care, featuring first practice at 3:30 p.m. and team autograph session. $5 admission fee Sun. Aug. 2 | Chiefs Alumni Day, featuring practice at 8:15 a.m. and team autograph session Mon. Aug. 3 | practice, 8:15 a.m. Tue. Aug. 4 | practice, 8:15 a.m. Wed. Aug. 5 | practice, 9:15 a.m. Thurs. Aug. 6 | no practice Fri. Aug 7 | practice, 8:15 a.m. Sat. Aug. 8 | Family Fun Day presented by American Family Insurance, featuring practice at 8:15 a.m. and team autograph session; $5 admission (ages 3 and under free) Sun. Aug. 9 | practice, 8:15 a.m. Mon. Aug. 10 | practice, 9:15 a.m. Tue. Aug. 11 | practice, 8:15 a.m. Wed. Aug. 12 | Season Ticket Member Appreciation Day, featuring practice at 8:15 a.m. and team autograph session
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Thurs. Aug. 13 | no practice Fri. Aug. 14 | no practice Sat. Aug. 15 | Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals (first preseason game), 8 p.m. Sun. Aug. 16 | no practice Mon. Aug. 17 | practice, 8:15 a.m. Tue. Aug. 18 | practice, 8:15 a.m. Wed. Aug. 19 | Military Appreciation Day, featuring final camp practice at 9:15 a.m. Thurs. Aug. 20 | Camp breaks, no practice Fri. Aug. 21 | Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks (second preseason game), 7 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium A designated player group will sign autographs following each practice. Gates open 30 minutes prior to practice. Admission is free except for Aug. 1, Camp Kickoff, and Aug. 8, Family Fun Day presented by American Family Insurance. Parking is $5 daily per car, $15 daily for buses and RVs. Practices are expected to last about two hours and 40 minutes, with 9:15 a.m. practices lasting one hour and 40 minutes. Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily. All dates and times are subject to change. Practices conducted indoors due to inclement weather will not be open to the public. For the latest information, go to newspressnow.com or kcchiefs.com.
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Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid watches the action during a practice last year at training camp on the Missouri Western campus. Reid is entering his third season with the team.
‘You take it up a notch’
Reid enters season intent on winning By THOM HANRAHAN St. Joseph News-Press
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hen Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid came aboard, the climb to the top of the AFC West seemed a formidable task. Now, heading into his third year, Reid has averaged 10 wins a season, built a near-elite defense and added critical pieces to an improving offense. The 2015 Chiefs are following a similar blueprint to what Reid used in 14 years in Philadelphia that made the Eagles a perennial NFC title contender. When Reid arrived as a 41-year-old, firsttime head coach, the Eagles were coming off a 3-13 season in 1998 — the club’s worst record since 1972. It plucked Reid from Mike Holmgren’s Green Bay staff to turn things around. Two years later, the Eagles finished 11-5 and made the playoffs. For their part, the Chiefs were coming off 10
a 2-14 season in 2012 season when Reid became available and the Chiefs came calling. In his first season in Kansas City, the team rebounded with an 11-5 mark and a playoff appearance. General Manager John Dorsey and Reid made the turnaround happen in Kansas City with productive draft picks and by finding the right quarterback for Reid’s system. In 2013, the Chiefs took tight end Travis Kelce and running back Knile Davis in the third round and brought aboard quarterback Alex Smith in a trade with San Francisco. Year two proved less successful in terms of the record (9-7), but the Chiefs added Dee Ford to their linebacker corps and the electric wide receiver and return specialist De’Anthony Thomas, both via the draft. And, despite key injuries to major players on the defensive side, that unit finished No. 7 in the NFL in total defense and No. 2 in scoring defense. Camp Guide
It’s simple, we are in year three so you take it up a notch. ... You know every step of the road. Now you just take everything up one notch and get ready to roll when it comes time to play. — ANDY REID commenting on the upcoming season win. Now, with a healthy defense and playmakers on offense and special teams, he plans to do a lot of it with the Chiefs this year. “I thought we had enough edge last year and we’ve added to it,” Reid said. “We have guys who, again, like to play the game. They’ve played hard, they’ve played aggressive. I’ve grown to appreciate that. Are you always looking to upgrade and create competition? Absolutely.”
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Now the veteran coach is looking to take the Chiefs to the next level. “It’s simple, we are in year three so you take it up a notch,” Reid said. “You know what you are all about. You’ve walked in these moccasins. You know every step of the road. Now you just take everything up one notch and get ready to roll when it comes time to play. “Normally by year three you have most of your stuff installed and the players have a pretty good feel for it.” After a season in which no Kansas City wide receiver caught a touchdown pass, Reid called on a familiar face in former Eagle Jeremy Maclin, who signed with the Chiefs as a free agent. The speedy wideout is a University of Missouri product and is familiar with Reid’s offense from playing under him for four seasons. In the draft, the Chiefs called the names of high-upside cornerback Marcus Peters of the University of Washington and versatile Mizzou offensive lineman Mitch Morse to shore up units for 2015. Reid put the Eagles in the NFC title game five times — winning one — in his time in Philadelphia and proved he knows how to
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‘Go out and let it rip’
Offense adds new weapon in Maclin By THOM HANRAHAN St. Joseph News-Press
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he offseason brought questions about the Chiefs’ offense and its potential for making a big step forward. But Head Coach Andy Reid seems to keep finding answers. When it comes to improving on last year’s rank of 25th among NFL teams in total offense, many of these answers likely will run through an electric newcomer and two key returnees. Explosive wide receiver Jeremy Maclin played for Reid in Philadelphia and his arrival via free agency makes him a virtual plug-and-play impact player alongside Chiefs’ offensive cornerstones Alex Smith and Jamaal Charles. With Smith and Charles as known quantities, it has been Maclin who has sparked the most anticipation in the offseason. Across the NFL, there is agreement Kansas City made an ideal free-agent signing to boost its wide receiver corps. Maclin already is versed in the offense and its terminology. And he is coming off a career year. In 2014, the University of Missouri product set or equaled career highs in nearly every statistical category and his arrival gives Smith a coveted downfield target. “The goal was to go out and let it rip. There were no expectations,” Smith said of the introduction of Maclin to the offense in offseason drills. “… It has been really fluid because of the foundation he had in the offense. And he knows it — he hasn’t skipped a beat as 12
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Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, an offseason addition, participates in a drill during organized team activities in May at the Chiefs’ complex in Kansas City. far as stepping in. We’ve been able to do a lot more in the offseason because of that.” Like Reid, Smith is entering his third season in Kansas City. The former University of Utah and San Francisco 49ers signal-caller has been the picture of consistency while in a Chiefs uniform. In 2014, Smith recorded 18 touchdown passes despite not finding the end zone with a wide receiver. But perhaps more important, he logged his fourth straight year keeping his interceptions in the single digits. With the addition of Maclin and the continued development of Travis Kelce into an elite tight end — 12.9 yards per catch last season — Smith will have more options and could eclipse his career-best 23 touchdown passes in 2013 with the Chiefs. And Smith and the receivers will get their opportunities because No. 25 is in the backfield. In 2014, Charles dealt with nagging injuries most of the season. Still, he racked up 1,324 yards from scrimmage on 246 touches, Camp Guide
including netting 1,033 rushing yards at five yards a pop. It was his third straight 1,000yard season and the fifth of his career. In order for these three to produce yards, points and wins, however, it is vital the Chiefs use training camp to find their best five up front on the offensive line. Former No. 1 overall draft pick Eric Fisher returns at left tackle and looks to have added strength after shoulder surgery following the 2013 season limited him last year. But the interior of the line is brand new. Ben Grubbs (acquired in a trade with New Orleans) and Paul Fanaika (a free agent signee) add depth to the guard spot. Jeff Allen, who is coming off an elbow/bicep injury last year, could factor into the guard spot opposite of Grubbs. Eric Kush and rookie Mitch Morse will contend at center after Rodney Hudson signed with Oakland. Donald Stephenson took snaps at starting right tackle during minicamps, but is coming off a season when he didn’t start any of the 12 games in which he appeared. He started seven games at right tackle in 2012 and 2013 — including the AFC Wild Card Game. Second-year pros Zach Fulton and
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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif provide depth across the line. “There is definitely a lot of talent on this team,” said Grubbs, a two-time Pro Bowl pick. “I’m just honored to be looked at in the same light, to be brought here. To be part of a winning team definitely means a lot.”
The goal was to go out and let it rip. There were no expectations. … It has been really fluid because of the foundation he had in the offense. And he knows it — he hasn’t skipped a beat as far as stepping in. — ALEX SMITH
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Experience and potential
Smith leads corps of signal callers By THOM HANRAHAN St. Joseph News-Press
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n a quarterback-driven NFL, the Chiefs’ Alex Smith might just be ready to take his game up another notch. Both the numbers and the personnel surrounding the 11th-year signal caller suggest Smith might finally be poised to produce the numbers envisioned when San Francisco took him No. 1 overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. In Smith’s last year with the 49ers — 2012 — he was performing at an elite level before an injury sidelined him. In 10 games that season, Smith completed better than 70 percent of his passes for 13 touchdowns and a 104.1 passer rating. All were career highs. With the Chiefs, Smith’s numbers have continued to impress. He has bettered his career completion percentage each year since joining the club. And with the addition of Jeremy Maclin at wide receiver, the emergence of Travis Kelce at tight end and the increasing role of playmaker of De’Anthony Thomas in the backfield and the slot, that figure could climb higher. Smith has shown the ability to move within the pocket. Plus, his ability to protect the ball and minimize turnovers fits right into Head Coach Andy Reid’s system. Veteran No. 2 man Chase Daniel and againhealthy second-year QB Aaron Murray provide capable backups to Smith. Both present intriguing skill sets and accomplishments. Daniel has completed better than 60 percent of his passes in a Chiefs uniform and the University of Missouri product has shown the ability to perform on some of the biggest stages. In college, Daniel showed the same ability as Smith to extend plays and protect the football. But he was able to do more than just manage games. In 2007, Daniel finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy race as a junior. The next year, he became Mizzou’s
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith scrambles out of the pocket during a practice session at last year’s camp on the Missouri Western campus. all-time total yardage leader. Both years, the Tigers finished in the Top 20. Waiting in the wings behind Daniel is another quarterback with an accomplished college resume trying to prove himself at the next level. At the University of Georgia, Murray proved he could excel in major college football’s toughest conference. A four-year starter for the Bulldogs, Murray is the only quarterback in SEC history to throw for more than 3,000 yards in all four seasons. His 121 touchdowns and 13,166 passing yards are conference records. Murray — a two-time Academic AllAmerican — has put in his time in NFL classroom work under Smith and Reid in mastering the Chiefs’ offense. During camp and preseason, Murray will seek to translate that learning into results on the field. While Smith is the unquestioned leader in the Chiefs’ huddle, the combination of experience in Daniel and potential in Murray bodes well for the team at the NFL’s most important position. Camp Guide
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Answers to your questions passes in advance, go to gogriffons.com. Season parking passes, valid for the duration of camp, are available for $35 from the MWSU Athletics Office inside the Looney Complex. Handicapped parking is available. Q. What goes on at camp? A. The Chiefs will conduct a full schedule of practices, conditioning and classroom preparation during their three-week stay in St. Joseph. There are 14 scheduled practices open to the public. Q. What happens next? A. The Chiefs are authorized to have a 90-man roster in St. Joseph. But by the end of the preseason, the
coaches must cut that number to 53 players, plus a practice squad, in preparation for the regular season. The Chiefs open the season at the Houston Texans at noon Sunday, Sept. 13. The first home game is Week 2 when the Chiefs host the Denver Broncos at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Arrowhead Stadium. Q. What happens during inclement weather? A. If a practice must be moved to the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex, the public won’t be able to attend because of limited seating. For camp schedule updates, go to newspressnow.com (the website of the St. Joseph
News-Press) or kcchiefs. com (the Chiefs’ website). Q. What concessions are available? A. Vendors will sell a variety of food and drink items at all practices and events at camp. The Chiefs Team Store at the entrance to camp sells official player jerseys, hats and more. Q. What’s the story about the indoor practice facility? A. As part of bringing training camp to Missouri Western in 2010, the university built the $10.3 million Griffon Indoor Sports Complex. The 118,000-square-foot complex includes a full-size indoor field (used when
weather disrupts outdoor practices), advanced injury treatment facilities and 120 custom-built lockers in the team locker room. Three areas recognize donors: the state-of-the-art Herzog Strength Training Room, the 120-seat KCP&L Lecture Hall and a large classroom named for the St. Joseph News-Press. These and other campus improvements, including the two outside practice fields, are available for campus and community uses when camp is not in session. Funding for the total $13.97 million project came from the state, the Chiefs, local city and county governments, and private gifts.
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Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, center, led the NFL in quarterback sacks in 2014 with 22. The linebacker corps also includes Derrick Johnson, Tamba Hali and Dee Ford.
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Defense anticipates an even better season this year By THOM HANRAHAN St. Joseph News-Press
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ith the loss of Derrick Johnson and Mike DeVito in the first game of 2014, things looked bleak for the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense. What looked bad got a lot worse when safety Eric Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. But something remarkable happened as the schedule played out. A defense that looked to be in serious trouble found its footing quickly and posted some impressive numbers. The unit finished No. 7 in the NFL in total defense and No. 2 in scoring defense. Linebacker Justin Houston led the league 18
in sacks with 22 and he prepares to welcome back Johnson to a position group that also includes Tamba Hali and up-and-comer Dee Ford. As the veteran of the group, Hali continues to carry his lunch pail to work each day. In 2014, the 10-year veteran out of Penn State recorded six sacks and forced three fumbles. With Josh Mauga gaining experience stepping in after Johnson’s Achilles injury and the Chiefs adding Ramik Wilson and D.J. Alexander in the draft, the linebackers’ meeting room can boast depth uncommon on many teams. Still, the Chiefs do have a defensive area that raises questions heading into training camp. The loss of Berry — an All-Pro safety — was doubly tough, with his health being a Camp Guide
top concern for everyone and also presenting the need to find help for the defensive backfield. Berry’s return is still up in the air, and the Chiefs have worked to shore up the secondary. They selected University of Washington cornerback Marcus Peters in the first round of the draft and added Oregon State cornerback Steve Nelson in the third round. Former Oakland Raider Tyvon Branch also joined the secondary mix in the offseason. “I’m going to come out here and compete the best that I can and take these three days as a learning (process) being around the vets and get some more information about the playbook,” Peters said during minicamp in June. “Once it’s time for training camp, it’s on.” Ron Parker contributed 94 tackles last season in duty at both safety and corner and Husain Abdullah returns at free safety. Phillip Gaines and Sean Smith will look to hold down the corners, but Peters will give both competition. He plays with confidence and has the size to play the press man-toman coverage that the coaching staff likes to employ. A team doesn’t finish in the NFL’s top 10 in total defense without having talent up front. And for the Chiefs in 2015, the guys in the trenches look to only be stronger with DeVito’s return from a torn Achilles. DeVito — a nine-year pro out of Maine — will team up with Dontari Poe (six sacks in 2014) to anchor the line. Opposing offenses will have more to worry about than just that pair, however. With DeVito out in 2014, Allen Bailey stepped in
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Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford, right, slips past a blocker during a training camp practice in 2014. and stepped up for Kansas City. The fifthyear pro out of Miami (Fla.) picked up five sacks in 14 games last season and netted a contract extension during the season last November. The Chiefs added one defensive lineman to the fold via the draft this year. Rakeem Nunez-Roches out of Southern Mississippi will work to make the roster in a position group that looks strong for Kansas City. “Looking through the stats from 2013 to 2014, we continue to improve and get better,” said DeVito, who started 13 games in 2013 in his first year with the Chiefs. “We have totally sold out and bought in, and we continue to grow and continue to get better.”
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hiefs’ special teams coordinator Dave Toub will have many proven pieces available when he assembles this year’s unit – which, based on recent performance, could be quite special indeed. Last season, the Chiefs displayed an ability to begin possessions with advantageous field position because of kick return and coverage units that ranked among the NFL’s best. And still, there is room for improvement. In 2014, the Chiefs averaged 28 yards per kickoff return, good enough to tie for second in the NFL. On punt returns, the Chiefs’ deep men were almost as effective. The 12.1 yards-per-return average for the Chiefs ranked fourth among all teams. The team’s two principal return men on the unit were De’Anthony Thomas and Knile Davis. Thomas averaged 30.6 yards per kickoff return and Davis checked in with 28.6 yards per return. Thomas also saw extensive duty bringing back punts. The speedster out of Oregon returned 34 punts for an 11.9-yard average his rookie season, placing him in the NFL’s top 10 in that category. As the 2014 season progressed, Thomas began getting more offensive looks in a slot receiver role. If that continues into training camp it could mean the Chiefs will look elsewhere to save wear and tear on Thomas’ 5-foot, 8-inch, 176-pound frame. Fortunately, they have a promising place to turn. Second-year receiver Frankie Hammond also finished in the top 10 in punt return average, but with limited touches. While he only returned two kickoffs on the season, he took both of those back for 37 yards apiece. When it comes to kickers, the Chiefs are returning experienced front-line players at both positions. Dustin Colquitt averaged 44.6 yards per punt last season. And while that number put him in the middle of the NFL pack, he placed 31 of those kicks inside the opponent’s 20-yard
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Chiefs running back De’Anthony Thomas splits defenders during practice last year on the Missouri Western campus. line. That was good for fourth in the league. Colquitt also got help from those around him. The Chiefs’ punt coverage unit allowed only 190 total return yards last year. Among punters with at least 40 kicks, that number ranked fourth. Entering his second year as the Chiefs’ placekicker, Cairo Santos arrives at camp looking to solidify his position. After some early season struggles in 2014, the Brazilian out of Tulane University hit on 83 percent of his field goal attempts for the season. Santos had a long of 53 yards and hit on 70 percent of his boots from the 40-to-49-yard range. The only certain change to the unit comes in who will be snapping the ball to Colquitt when he punts and when he holds for Santos’ kicks. Thomas Gafford departed for Chicago after holding long snapping duties since late in the 2008 season. Rookie Andrew East (Vanderbilt University) and free agent signee James Winchester (last with Philadelphia) are among those who will look to replace Gafford. “I always have said I want the head coach to look over to special teams for a split second and say just they’ve got it covered,” said Colquitt, who is entering his 11th season with the Chiefs. “That is what Cairo and whoever our long snapper will be. I expect them to take care of business and keep us in games.” Camp Guide
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CB MARCUS PETERS 1st round, 18th overall pick Washington Two cornerbacks heard their names called ahead of first round draft pick Marcus Peters, but the Chiefs believe they got a steal in taking the former Washington Husky with the No. 18 overall selection. “I think that he has probably got the best ball skills of any defensive back in this draft,” Chiefs’ General Manager John Dorsey said on draft day. “I think he is incredibly physical in run support. I think he’s got an incredible feel for the game of football. As one very famous defensive coordinator told me, he’s the best defensive back in the last four years.” Dorsey said he believes Peters, who measures 6 feet, 197 pounds, is a “top 10” talent. Head Coach Andy Reid said Peters could get on the field quickly with that kind of skill set. “We’re excited about adding him into an already explosive defense at a very important St. Joseph News-Press position,” Reid said. “Not only is it an important position from a defensive standpoint, but Chiefs’ first-round draft pick Marcus Peters works on his ball skills during organized team activities in June. we also don’t have a lot of numbers there.” OG MITCH MORSE 2nd round, 49th overall pick Missouri The Chiefs didn’t have to go far to find their second round draft pick. Missouri Tiger Mitch Morse became a Chief with the 49th overall pick. It marked the 13th consecutive year the Chiefs have selected at least one offensive lineman. In his time at Missouri, Morse saw action at every position on the offensive line, and although the Chiefs likely have him pegged as a center, he said he is willing to lineup anywhere he’s needed. He measures 6 feet 5, 305 pounds. “I’m just looking forward to being a great teammate and really finding a bond with Associated Presss Chiefs’ second-round pick Mitch Morse performs drills at these new teammates of mine and proving myself as a football player,” Morse said. the NFL Combine in February. 22
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WR CHRIS CONLEY 3rd round, 76th overall pick Georgia Wide receiver Chris Conley led the Georgia Bulldogs in receiving last year and joins a corps that didn’t record a receiving touchdown all last season. The 6-feet-2, 213-pound Conley says he isn’t worried about the passing offense putting up points. He trusts in Coach Andy Reid and Offensive Coordinator Doug Pederson. “I’m so excited about this process and being able to learn Coach Pederson’s offense and have Coach Reid call the plays. I’m extremely excited about it. It may be complicated — there will be a learning curve — but I can’t wait to get to work.”
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Chiefs’ third-round draft pick Chris Conley catches passes during organized team activities in June.
CB STEVEN NELSON 3rd round, 98th overall pick Oregon State When the Chiefs took Marcus Peters in the first round, they weren’t finished mining the PAC 10 for defensive backs. With the selection of Steven Nelson out of Oregon State, they got another young cornerback who knows just how to describe his style of play. “Physical — real physical,” said Nelson, who was drafted at 5 feet 10, 197 pounds. “I would definitely say I’m not afraid of anybody because I can play fast.” LB RAMIK WILSON 4th round, 118th overall pick Georgia When the Chiefs selected Georgia linebacker Ramik Wilson in the fourth round, the linebacker felt right at home. He will join fellow Bulldogs Justin Houston, Aaron Murray and Chris Conley in the Chiefs’ red and gold. The Chiefs project him as an inside linebacker and the 6-feet-2, 237-pounder knows his strength. “I would say my motor,” Wilson said. “I play hard, I play fast, I’m a sure tackler.” LB D.J. ALEXANDER 5th round, 172nd overall pick Oregon State With the first of two fifth round picks, the Chiefs selected their second Oregon State defender in linebacker D.J. Alexander. (Steven Nelson was taken in the third round). Alexander hopes to replicate the formula that got him on the field for the Beavers. Camp Guide
“When I came on my visit, I told the coaches that I love special teams. That’s kind of how I stuck my foot in the door at Oregon State,” said Alexander, who is 6 feet 2, 233 pounds. TE JAMES O’SHAUGHNESSY 5th round, 173rd overall pick Illinois State The Chiefs’ second fifth round pick, James O’Shaughnessy, has never seen a game at Arrowhead Stadium, but he can’t wait to strap on the pads inside his new football home. “Once I saw Arrowhead Stadium, I saw the 80,000 seats, I got ecstatic. Because I’ve obviously never played in anything near that big. It’s a beautiful place and I can only imagine what it looks like filled up with 80,000 raving fans.” DT RAKEEM NUNEZ-ROCHES 6th round, 217th overall pick Southern Mississippi Sixth round pick Rakeem Nunez-Roches promises his coaches and Chiefs fans one thing — it will be hard to out-hustle him. “Nobody will ever beat me to the ball,” said the defensive lineman from Southern Mississippi who was drafted at 6 feet 2, 307 pounds. WR DA’RON BROWN 7th round, 233rd overall pick Northern Illinois Seventh round pick Da’Ron Brown played all over the field as a wide receiver and on special teams at Northern Illinois. At 6 feet, 205 pounds, he thinks he has the size and skills to help the Chiefs, as well. 23
Chiefs Roster by Number This training camp roster as of mid-July is subject to updates. For the latest information, go to newspressnow.com (the website of the St. Joseph News-Press and ) or kcchiefs.com (the Chiefs’ website). NO. 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 30 31 32 34 35 38 39
NAME Dustin Colquitt Da’Ron Brown Cairo Santos Kenny Cook Aaron Murray Smith, Jeret Tyler Bray Chase Daniel Alex Smith Albert Wilson De’Anthony Thomas Armon Binns Tello Luckett Chris Conley Jeremy Maclin Steven Nelson Sean Smith Marcus Peters Phillip Gaines Kelcie McCray Jamaal Charles Sanders Commings Tyvon Branch Eric Berry Jamell Fleming Spencer Ware Marcus Cooper Cyrus Gray Knile Davis Charcandrick West Ron Parker Husain Abdullah
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HT. 6-3 6-0 5-8 6-4 6-1 6-0 6-6 6-0 6-4 5-9 5-8 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-0
WGT. 210 199 160 218 207 215 215 225 217 200 176 211 211 205 198 194 218 197 193 205 199 223 210 211 206 229 192 206 227 205 206 204
AGE 33 23 23 23 24 22 23 28 31 22 22 25 24 22 27 21 27 22 24 26 28 25 28 26 26 23 25 25 23 24 27 29
EXP. 11 R 2 R 2 R 3 7 11 2 2 3 R R 7 R 7 R 2 4 8 3 8 6 4 2 3 4 3 2 5 7
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NAME Abdullah, Husain Alexander, D.J. Allen, Jeff Avant, Jason Bailey, Allen Berry, Eric Binns, Armon Branch, Tyvon Bray, Tyler Brown, Da’Ron Catapano, Mike Charles, Jamaal Colquitt, Dustin Commings, Sanders Conley, Chris Cook, Kenny Cooper, Marcus Cox, Justin Daniel, Chase Davis, Knile DeVito, Mike Duvernay-Tardif, Laurent East, Andrew Fanaika, Paul Fisher, Eric Fleming, Jamell Ford, Dee Frye, Garrett Fulton, Zach Gaines, Phillip Gordon, Richard Gray, Cyrus
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WGT. 204 233 306 210 288 211 211 210 215 199 270 199 210 223 205 218 192 191 225 227 305 321 220 327 315 206 252 290 316 193 265 206
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EXP. 7 R 4 10 5 6 3 8 3 R 3 8 11 3 R R 3 R 7 3 9 2 R 5 3 4 2 R 2 2 5 4
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Name Pos. HT. WGt. Age Exp. College Grubbs, Ben G 6-3 310 31 9 Auburn Hali, Tamba LB 6-3 275 31 10 Penn State Hammond Jr., Frankie WR 6-1 184 25 2 Florida Harold, Sage LB 6-4 245 23 R James Madison Harris, Demetrius TE 6-7 230 23 2 UW-Milwaukee Hemingway, Junior WR 6-1 225 26 3 Michigan Hester, Aaron CB 6-1 207 25 1 UCLA Hill, Keshawn RB 5-9 211 22 R Sam Houston State Houston, Justin LB 6-3 258 26 5 Georgia Howard, Jaye DT 6-3 301 26 4 Florida Irving, David DL 6-7 272 21 R Iowa State Johnson, Derrick LB 6-3 242 32 11 Texas Johnson, James-Michael LB 6-1 240 25 4 Nevada Kelce, Travis TE 6-5 260 25 3 Cincinnati Kush, Eric C 6-4 313 25 3 California (Pa.) Luckett, Tello WR 6-0 211 24 R Harding Maclin, Jeremy WR 6-0 198 27 7 Missouri March, Justin LB 6-0 222 22 R Akron Martin, Josh LB 6-3 245 23 3 Columbia (N.Y.) Martin, Vaughn DE 6-4 300 29 6 Western Ontario Mauga, Josh LB 6-1 245 28 6 Nevada McCray, Kelcie S 6-1 205 26 4 Arkansas State Morse, Mitch C 6-6 305 23 R Missouri Moses, Dezman LB 6-2 249 26 4 Tulane Munyer, Daniel C 6-1 305 23 R Colorado Murray, Aaron QB 6-1 207 24 2 Georgia Nelson, Steven CB 5-11 194 21 R Oregon State Nunez-Roches, Rakeem DL 6-2 307 22 R Southern Miss Olatoye, Deji CB 6-1 194 23 1 North Carolina A&T O’Shaughnessy, James TE 6-4 245 23 R Illinois State Parker, Ron DB 6-0 206 27 5 Newberry Penny, Kenneth CB 5-11 173 24 R UNLV Peters, Marcus CB 6-0 197 22 R Washington Poe, Dontari DT 6-3 346 24 4 Memphis Pughsley, Jarrod G 6-4 310 24 1 Akron Reed, Marcus G 6-3 345 23 R Fayetteville State Rooks, Tavon T 6-5 300 25 1 Kansas State Santos, Cairo K 5-8 160 23 2 Tulane Schiltz, Adam TE 6-4 256 25 1 Emporia State Sherman, Anthony FB 5-10 242 26 5 Connecticut Sherrod, Derek T 6-6 321 26 5 Mississippi State Smith, Alex QB 6-4 217 31 11 Utah Smith, Jeret WR 6-0 215 22 R McMurry Smith, Sean CB 6-3 218 27 7 Utah Sorensen, Daniel S 6-2 208 25 2 BYU Stephenson, Donald OL 6-6 312 26 4 Oklahoma Taylor, Ryan TE 6-3 254 27 5 North Carolina Thomas, De’Anthony RB/WR 5-8 176 22 2 Oregon Tuaau, Charles DT 6-5 310 23 R Texas A&M Ware, Spencer FB 5-10 229 23 2 LSU West, Charcandrick RB 5-10 205 24 2 Abilene Christian Williams, Fred WR 6-0 190 27 1 St. Cloud State Williams, Nick DL 6-4 309 25 2 Samford Wilson, Albert WR 5-9 200 22 2 Georgia State Wilson, Ramik LB 6-2 237 22 R Georgia Winchester, James LS 6-3 240 25 1 Oklahoma Worthy, Jerel DT 6-2 308 25 3 Michigan State Zombo, Frank LB 6-3 254 28 6 Central Michigan
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MWSU: Summer home of Chiefs Missouri Western State University is proud to be known as the summer training camp home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Beyond that, the university has a reputation of serving the St. Joseph region with student-centered instruction that emphasizes learning by doing. The campus environment offers many options for visitors:
❯ Learn about St. Joseph’s most famous native son at the Walter Cronkite Memorial, the country’s preeminent tribute to the legendary newsman. New exhibits always are being added and existing exhibits frequently are changed. The memorial is open before, during and after practice in the atrium of Spratt Hall. Admission is free. ❯ Explore the universe at the Bushman Planetarium in Agenstein Hall. The planetarium will be offering shows most days there is a public Chiefs practice, and three shows Aug. 8 on Family Fun Day presented by American Family Insurance. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children and senior citizens.
❯ Enjoy a beautiful view of campus while relaxing at Kelley Commons, a patio space just outside the Blum Student Union, and at nearby University Plaza, which features a large bronze sculpture of the Griffon mascot. › Appreciate nature on the campus’ beautiful walking trails by the woods and ponds. There is plenty to see and do throughout the school year, too:
› The School of Fine Arts offers dynamic theater, music and visual arts programs always accessible to the community. › Sports fans will love cheering on the Griffons in 10 NCAA Division II sports. ❯ The R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues brings nationally known speakers to St. Joseph each fall. On Sept. 15, hear from the first secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge. The event is free and open to the public. Visit missouriwestern.edu to learn more about all Missouri Western has to offer.
New stadium in Griffons’ future The athletics programs at Missouri Western State University strive for excellence both in competition and in the classroom. Highlights from the 2014-15 school year:
❯ Construction began on a total renovation to Spratt Memorial Stadium. Completion of the more than $7 million project is expected by spring 2016. ❯ More than 115 student-athletes made the MIAA Academic Honor Roll for achieving at least a 3.0 grade-point average. ❯ Griffon women’s soccer finished with the most wins in program history and qualified for the MIAA postseason tournament for the first time. Coach Chad Edwards became the coach with the most wins in program history, and the squad broke 12 team and 10 individual records. ❯ Griffon volleyball won the most MIAA matches in program history and had the most overall match wins since the mid-1990s. The team also had two Academic All-Americans. ❯ With the program’s first-ever full-time head Camp Guide
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