Cornerback Mansoor Delane, the Chiefs’ sixth overall pick, is already getting the final medical go-ahead to practice after his shoulder injury during Organized Team Activities. That’s big news for a guy who was a real concern when he went down. Coach Andy Reid gave reporters an update Friday as the team reported to training camp, confirming Delane is “doing well there” with his final physical.
Delane’s Aggression Put Him On The Sidelines
The Chiefs went all in to get Delane, trading first-, third-, and fifth-round picks to move up in the draft. So, when he got knocked out of OTAs with a shoulder injury, you know the alarm bells were ringing. While we don’t know the exact details of how Delane got hurt, Reid definitely indicated it was a case of pure passion. The coach said Delane was “too aggressive in the way he hurt himself there” during offseason work. You gotta love the fire, but you also gotta stay healthy, right?
What This Means For His Immediate Impact
Despite that early setback, Reid sounds pretty optimistic about his new corner. He spoke highly of Delane’s approach to the game, calling him a “focused kid” and “smart, sharp kid” who’s “willing to work.” That’s exactly what you want to hear about a top draft pick. The Chiefs are banking on Delane getting “plenty of reps” in training camp now that he’s back on the field, and they are definitely hoping he’s ready to make an immediate impact. It is time to see if that aggression translates into big plays without the injuries.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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