The heat in St. Joe on Wednesday was no joke, hitting hard as the Chiefs hit the field for their 13th full-team practice of training camp. Early morning storms cleared out, leaving behind a scorching day, and if that wasn’t enough drama, this morning marked the third time fans faced gate entry delays this summer. But the real gut punch came when tight end Jared Wiley was seen leaving the practice fields in the front of a cart. That kind of news always makes you clench up, especially when the team is pushing hard.
Big Hits and Big Throws: Camp Intensity Ramps Up
Despite the sweltering conditions, the intensity was clearly dialed up. We’re talking pads on, which always means things are getting serious. On the defensive side, Mansoor Delane, who’s been dealing with a shoulder, was getting more physical during 7-on-7s and even snagged a pass breakup against Rashee Rice. That’s the kind of grit you love to see in camp! And get this: Marcus Harris tried to sub out Peter Woods after a play, but Woods straight-up waved him off, insisting he was staying in. You gotta respect that fire. We even saw Felix Anudike-Uzomah take a few reps on the inside during team drills, a move he’s pulled in 1s earlier in camp. On the other side of the ball, Eric Bieniemy was reportedly “getting after” Brashard Smith, which means someone’s getting pushed to be better. We also got a peek at a screen play to ‘K9’, with Kingsley putting in some good blocking downfield, and Creed Humphrey’s rep was worth watching.
Mahomes Magic and Injury Concerns Loom Large
Of course, when Patrick Mahomes is on the field, there’s always something special happening. He dropped an “absolute dime” on an over-the-middle throw to ‘Royals’ with Allen underneath, threading it through a super tight window. That’s vintage Mahomes right there, making ridiculous throws look easy. He also found Tyquan Thornton for a deep completion on the very first snap of 11-on-11 drills, described as a “beautiful throw.” But it wasn’t all highlights; Mahomes had to scramble for a first down after a blitz came off his right side, with Armstrong as his only option but covered. And the injury front? With Drue Tranquill already out, it’s Jeff Bassa, Jack Cochrane, and Cooper McDonald stepping up. Wiley getting carted off is the real worry, though. You never want to see that, especially this close to game action.
This week, local media are our eyes and ears, with the main outlet stepping back. After a lighter day Thursday and an off-day Friday, it’s all about getting ready for the preseason opener. The Chiefs kick off against the Los Angeles Rams at 3:00 p.m. at Arrowhead Stadium this Saturday. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub, Travis Kelce, punter Matt Araiza, and rookie offensive lineman Kahlil Benson are all set to speak to the media after practice. Everyone will be waiting to hear if there’s any update on Wiley, and what the team is feeling heading into that first big test against the Rams. This preseason game is the first real chance to see how all this camp work translates, and who’s ready to shine.
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Originally reported by Arrowhead Pride.
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