These practices, which are voluntary, are just a step in the long process that is the offseason training program, but while the pads aren’t on yet, the plays and drills installed over the next several weeks will provide the groundwork for Kansas City’s title-defense campaign.
“This is the foundation. It’s [about] communication – player to coach and coach to player,” said linebacker Nick Bolton. “[Things like] trust, footwork, keys, eyes, alignments and assignments – things that will help us get to our end goal. Those things are the foundation of what we’re doing here, and we can build on that.”
The Chiefs held three OTA practices this week and will continue with seven more over the next two weeks. As for what took place during Wednesday’s practice, which was the first open to the media, here are a few notes on what stood out:
– Cornerback Keith Taylor tallied an interception on a deep ball down the sideline during 11-on-11 drills.
– Safety Trey Dean punched the football loose for a forced fumble during an 11-on-11 period.
– Wide receiver Montrell Washington had a strong day with multiple deep catches.
– Cornerback Kelvin Joseph hauled in an interception during 7-on-7 drills.
– Wide receiver Hollywood Brown made the play of the day with a one-handed touchdown grab during a 7-on-7 period. Brown hauled in the pass despite good coverage, too.
– Wide receiver Nikko Remigio tallied an impressive catch near the sideline and tip-toed both feet in-bounds.
– Rookie tight end Jared Wiley made a tremendous touchdown catch up the seam during a red zone 7-on-7 period. Wiley went up over the defender to make the play.
– Rookie safety Jaden Hicks recorded an athletic pass-breakup on a short crossing route during 7-on-7 drills. Hicks jumped the route and batted the ball away for an incompletion.
– Wide receiver Justyn Ross made a pair of acrobatic receptions during the practice, including an impressive…
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