Voice of the Kingdom - Part III
In the final installment of Voice of the Kingdom, we journey inside the world of Mitch Holthus on gameday at Arrowhead Stadium. [Link]
Research could lead to fewer turf-related injuries (AP)
He's a 25-year-old mechanical engineer who hasn't rushed a yard in his life. But the machine Seth Kuhlman built could provide the NFL with some of the most comprehensive information available on how and why turf-related injuries occur, and if changes in footwear or artificial turf could result in fewer injuries for NFL players. [Link]
New crop of wide receivers ready to take over (SportingNews.com)
The crop of thirtysomething wide receivers is moving past its prime. It's time to get to know these six receivers, all of which are 25 and under. [Link]
Voice of the Kingdom - Part II
Today we look at Mitch Holthus' role in Chiefs Insider, the organization's weekly TV show, and his side gig - motivational speaking. [Link]
NFL fates hinge on 7 bounce-back veterans (SportingNews.com)
We have spent the last few months focusing on the NFL draft and free agency. However, many teams are counting on… [Link]
Voice of the Kingdom - Part I
When you follow Kansas City Broadcaster Mitch Holthus around for a week, you discover things you never knew, both about the Chiefs and about the eight-time Kansas Sportscaster of the Year. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Defense
With the NFL draft behind us, here's an updated look at the best available free agents from the defensive side of the ball. [Link]
Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense
Here's a post-draft look at the best available NFL free agents from the offensive side of the ball. [Link]
No Change Imminent for B.C.S. Format
College football’s top officials decided that the method for determining a national champion will stay the same until at least January of 2015. [Link]
Vikings inserting bonus provision in new deals (Yahoo! Sports)
Jared Allen became the last acquisition to sign a deal that provides the team long-term financial protection. [Link]
Ty Law: STILL Under Consideration?
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All-Pro Dads at Arrowhead
Saturday, The Chiefs invited fathers and children out to Arrowhead Stadium for their third-annual installment of All-Pro Dads. [Link]
NFL Draft: 2009 Mock Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft is behind us, but it doesn't mean we can't have a little fun and take a look at the 2009 draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber releases his first 2009 mock draft and includes draft-eligible underclassmen. [Link]
Fit to be paid
Often as not, the key to success in the National Football League is finding the right situation. It appears the three former Tennessee Vols who were selected in last weekend's NFL Draft have done just that. [Link]
Undrafted rookies audition in KC
If only the national championship he won at Florida had made Chris Leak 4 inches taller. Then maybe the 6-foot quarterback wouldn't have spent Friday in a cramped and stuffy indoor facility working out with about 70 other hopefuls, longshots and draft day also-rans. Practicing in the morning and again in the afternoon, all were chasing the same dream. [Link]
Undrafted rookies audition in KC (AP)
If only the national championship he won at Florida had made Chris Leak 4 inches taller. Then maybe the 6-foot quarterback wouldn't have spent Friday in a cramped and stuffy indoor facility working out with about 70 other hopefuls, longshots and draft day also-rans. Practicing in the morning and again in the afternoon, all were chasing the same dream. [Link]
Pressing needs for every NFL team
The draft can't fix everything (see the Jets' and 49ers' QB quandaries). Alex Marvez runs down every team's pressing needs. [Link]
Scout.com NFL Draft Report Card
Only five NFL teams earned an "A" in last weekend's NFL Draft according to former pro scout Tom Marino. Was your favorite team one of them? Or was it one of the handful who earned a failing grade? Check out Marino's grades for all 32 teams in this Scout.com feature. [Link]
News analysis: Allen traded to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings acquired former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen via trade just prior to the 2008 NFL Draft. [Link]
News analysis: Allen traded to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings acquired former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen via trade just prior to the 2008 NFL Draft. [Link]
Top questions heading into mini-camps
Which rookies will thrive? Will Brett Favre return? What are the Bears doing? Our NFL Czar tackles the biggest looming questions. [Link]
Top questions heading into mini-camps
Which rookies will thrive? Will Brett Favre return? What are the Bears doing? Our NFL Czar tackles the biggest looming questions. [Link]
On the Clock: 15 prospects for '09 NFL Draft
With the '08 draft in the books, who's ready for next year? Peter Schrager gives you his draft wrap, complete with names for '09. [Link]
Chiefs' picks say hello
Glenn Dorsey and Branden Albert jumped into a limo Monday and struck up an instant friendship. Just a few hours after meeting for the first time, the Kansas City Chiefs' two first-round picks were presented to the media, standing shoulder-to-shoulder and grinning ear-to-ear while holding up a "No. 1" jersey as cameras clicked and whirred. "All this is almost hard to believe. [Link]
Chiefs' picks say hello (AP)
Glenn Dorsey and Branden Albert jumped into a limo Monday and struck up an instant friendship. Just a few hours after meeting for the first time, the Kansas City Chiefs' two first-round picks were presented to the media, standing shoulder-to-shoulder and grinning ear-to-ear while holding up a "No. 1" jersey as cameras clicked and whirred. [Link]
Hunt happy with Chiefs draft, future
Over the weekend Chiefs fans witnessed a resurgence of the franchise via a draft full of promise. Because of that success, Monday morning those fans woke up with a bounce in their step. Among them was Chairman of the Board Clark Hunt. [Link]
10-pack: Booty could challenge Jackson in Minnesota (SportingNews.com)
Pro Football Talk.com's Mike Florio offers postdraft coverage. [Link]
2009 NFL Draft: Steuber's Big Board
With the 2008 NFL Draft complete, it's never too early to take a look at the top senior prospects that will be available for the 2009 NFL Draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber debuts his Big Board of the Top 19 seniors who will be available in 2009. [Link]
NFL Post-Draft Insider 1.0
Scout.com's NFL insider Adam Caplan gives you the inside skinny in what went behind the selections of eight teams in this post-draft update. Caplan also breaks down how some of drafted players will fit in with their new teams. [Link]
Edwards on Morgan: 'He's a Torpedo'
DaJuan Morgan, Head Coach Herm Edwards, and Vice President of Player Personnel Bill Kuharich discuss Morgan's selection by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. [Link]
AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)
Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell. [Link]
Undrafted, Undeterred
Three former Mountaineers were drafted during this past weekend's NFL Draft. While defensive end Johnny Dingle was not among them, the talented pass rusher quickly found himself as a free agent target. [Link]
NFL Draft Superlatives
Now that the NFL Draft is behind us, Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber hands out his Draft Superlatives. [Link]
Chiefs add small-school cornerback
Prior to the draft, Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards indicated he wanted to grab athletes from major college schools, and Kansas City stuck to that philosophy throughout most of the draft. LSU, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Texas, Tennessee, N.C. State, and Missouri are all BCS conference schools with good history. [Link]
Handing out draft grades for AFC teams
The Chiefs scored big at the NFL Draft with Glenn Dorsey. Our NFL Czar hands out draft grades for every team. How did yours rank? [Link]
Carr Selected in 5th Round
GVSU CB Brandon Carr came off the board in the 5th Round today, becoming the school's highest draftee to date. Here is his story and his chances with the Chiefs. [Link]
Waiting game ends for Dixon (Yahoo! Sports)
Dennis Dixon felt slighted earlier in the fifth round but rejoiced after getting drafted by the Steelers. [Link]
Falcons pass on Dorsey, take big risk on Matt Ryan (SportingNews.com)
The Falcons have put the future of their franchise in the hands of Matt Ryan. Glenn Dorsey would have been the wiser selection with the No. 2 overall pick. [Link]
NFL Draft Q&A: WR Keenan Burton
A top target on Day 2 of the draft will be Kentucky WR Keenan Burton, who's had visits with the Cowboys and the Titans, and personal workouts with the Patriots, Jets, Chiefs and Falcons. He talks about some of those experiences in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson. [Link]
NFL Draft: Day Two Best Available Prospects
Scout.com NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber lists his top-30 best available prospects on Day Two. [Link]
Instant Analysis: LSU DT Glenn Dorsey
NFLExperts.com Analyst Tom Marino and Warpaint Illustrated.com Publisher Nick Athan offer instant analysis on the Chiefs first pick in the 2008 draft, defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey. [Link]
NFL Draft Dish: Round 1 analysis (SportingNews.com)
A pick-by-pick analysis of the 2008 NFL draft's first round. [Link]
Flowers Blooms in KC
After an unexpected run in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Chiefs were downright giddy knowing they could add one of the most talented cornerbacks in the second round. They did just that when they drafted Virginia Tech corner Brandon Flowers. [Link]
Brandon Flowers Audio
Second round cornerback Brandon Flowers talks to the Kansa City media about the draft. [Link]
Instant Analysis: VT CB Brandon Flowers
NFL Experts Analyst Tom Marino and Warpaint Illustrated.com Publisher Nick Athan offer instant analysis on the Chiefs second-round pick Brandon Flowers. [Link]
Branden Albert Audio
First round offensive tackle Branden Albert talks to the Kansas City media after being drafted. [Link]
Glenn Dorsey Audio
First round defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey talks to the Kansas City media after being drafted. [Link]
Quick impressions of the first day of the NFL draft (SportingNews.com)
The Chiefs' big day, the lack of trades involving established stars and a new receiver for Donavan McNabb are among the many nuggets from day one of the NFL draft. [Link]
NFL draft winners and losers (Yahoo! Sports)
The Jaguars came out of the draft's first day looking good. Same can't be said for Vince Young. [Link]
Chiefs emerge as draft-day winner with steal of Dorsey (PA SportsTicker)
The Kansas City Chiefs were bound to catch a break after last season. Few people figured they would catch the biggest - and one of the most talented - breaks in the NFL draft. [Link]
