Rookie Safety Bryan Cook on How He Prepared for Camp: “Running, Running, Running”

Several rookie players turned in strong performances, too, including wide receiver Skyy Moore. The No. 54 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Moore – who dealt with a hamstring injury during offseason practices – turned in a productive first day in St. Joseph with several catches on a variety of routes.

“He looked smooth and strong out here today,” Reid said. “His leg looked like it healed up well. He has those big legs. They’re different than most receivers, he has ‘running back’ legs. He looked smooth, and he also has big hands. He was catching it easy.”

Another strong performer was rookie safety Bryan Cook, who forced a fumble during 7-on-7 drills.

“We always harp on punching the ball out as a defender, and I saw an opportunity and got my hand on the ball,” Cook said. “[It’s about] practicing good habits.”

Cook, who the Chiefs selected with the No. 62 overall pick this year, made sure to embrace good conditioning habits prior to camp, too. His answer was simple when asked how he went about training over the last several weeks at home.

“Running,” Cook said. Running, running, running. That’s pretty much it. There was obviously the mental part – the NFL is 90 percent mental, so I dove in the playbook – but [the running] was major during the offseason.”

Cook lost track of the miles he ran during the Chiefs’ month away from organized activities, seizing every chance he had to prepare for his first training camp as a professional.

“Whether it was track workouts, gassers or jogging around the neighborhood, I was just trying to make sure my body was in the best shape it could be,” Cook said. “I know it’s a little different out here – we’re actually playing football now – but I wanted to give myself the best opportunity to be ready.”