David Bell

The Arrowhead Shuffle Begins

After all is said and done, vis-à-vis the draft and Free Agent signings, the Kansas City Chiefs went to the Mini-camp with many UDFAs, and also Veterans. Of one thing we can be sure: things are never static and changes to the 90-man roster have already begun.

Just this week, we found players added, and others subtracted. GM Brett Veach is not sitting still — nor is anyone else at One Arrowhead Way — and the defense appears to be a primary focus: the Chiefs released Missouri safety Martez Manuel and vested veteran defensive tackle Byron Cowart. Veach has also signed DL Matt Dickerson, DT Chris Williams, and DB Lamar Jackson.

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Training Camp Report Dates

Right now, these dates seem far off in the future. I always struggle with the time it takes to get from the Mini-camp to Training Camp. Well, I also struggle with the first week of non-contact training camp, too. Patience is a virtue it is said.

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Fri Jul 29, 9:15 am	Team	$5 Admission Fee
Sat Jul 30, 9:15 am	Team	NFL Camp Kickoff – $5 Admission Fee
Mon Aug 1, 9:15 am	DBs	Chiefs Alumni Day
Tue Aug 2, 9:15 am	QBs, RBs and Specialists

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Training Camp Schedule

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Additions and Subtractions… So Far

-Transactions Since March 16th

After several players were released to Free Agency, (such as Brown, Wylie, and Thornhill), these dates reflect the roster moves since March 16th.

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Date	Player	POS	Transaction
May 10, 2023	Chris Williams	DL	Signed
May 10, 2023	Martez Manuel (Released)	SAF	Cut
May 10, 2023	Matt Dickerson	DE	Signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
May 10, 2023	Lamar Jackson	CB	Signed
May 10, 2023	Byron Cowart (Released)	DT	Cut
May 9, 2023	Blake Haynes (Released)	OT	Cut
May 9, 2023	Montrae Braswell (Released)	CB	Cut
May 9, 2023	Sebastian Gutierrez	OT	Signed
May 6, 2023	Nikko Remigio $	WR	Signed
May 6, 2023	Isaiah Norman	SAF	Signed
May 6, 2023	Anderson Hardy	OT	Signed
May 6, 2023	Cam Jones $	LB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Anthony Witherstone	CB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Kahlef Hailassie $	DB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Deneric Prince $	RB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Anthony Cook	DB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Jerome Carvin $	OG	Signed
May 6, 2023	Reese Taylor	DB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Truman Jones	DE	Signed
May 6, 2023	Ty Scott	WR	Signed
May 6, 2023	Montrae Braswell (released)	CB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Blake Haynes (released)	OT	Signed
May 6, 2023	Isaiah Moore	LB	Signed
May 6, 2023	Martez Manuel (released)	SAF	Signed
May 4, 2023	Donovan Smith *	OT	Signed One-year contract (through 2023)
May 2, 2023	Clyde Edwards-Helaire !!	RB	Team declines option Fifth-year option on rookie contract
May 1, 2023	Jerick McKinnon	RB	Re-signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Apr 26, 2023	Tommy Townsend	P	Re-signed/rest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Apr 20, 2023	Blaine Gabbert	QB	Signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Apr 17, 2023	Justin Watson	WR	Re-signed/unrest FA Two-year contract (through 2024)
Apr 11, 2023	Richie James *	WR	Signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Apr 3, 2023	Deon Bush	DB	Re-signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 24, 2023	Byron Cowart (released)	DT	Signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 24, 2023	Phil Hoskins	DT	Signed One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 24, 2023	Blake Bell	TE	Re-signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 23, 2023	Derrick Nnadi	NT	Re-signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 21, 2023	Drue Tranquill *	LB	Signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 18, 2023	Mike Edwards *	SAF	Signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 17, 2023	Nick Allegretti	OG	Re-signed/unrest FA One-year contract (through 2023)
Mar 16, 2023	Jawaan Taylor *	OT	Signed/unrest FA Four-year contract (through 2026)
Mar 16, 2023	Charles Omenihu *	DE	Signed/unrest FA Two-year contract (through 2024)

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* Players whom I believe will play a significant role.

$ = Players I see as potentially emerging on the roster or at least the PS. !!

Clyde = I am glad there is no 5th-year option for him. I would have preferred that he be traded.

Note: OT Chukwuebuka Jason Godrick signed via the International Player Pathway Program and is not listed

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There were many players added and subtracted, some in the same week. The indicators I used show who and what I think are essential contributors and I believe could end up being part of the future, or at least the practice squad. Cuts are noted.

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The Preseason Games

-Times and Dates have not yet been announced

 

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New Day is Dawning! GO CHIEFS!

New Dawning Over Arrowhead

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Now you have the basics of the offseason program schedule, player movements, and Preseason game info. Laddie posted an article on the 2023 Schedule:

Chiefs 2023 Schedule Takes

 

After perusing the schedule, I upped the regular season record from 14-3 to 15-2 –> my most optimistic prediction ever. There is no particular game that I see as a definite losing proposition. I figured they could go 8-1 up to the Bye Week and 7-1 the rest of the way. Why Not? I cannot see the Chiefs Quaking in their boots for any scheduled game. In fact, I see the NFL being the entity that is quaking in the boots.

It’s a tough schedule again, but there are “Advantage Chiefs” games throughout. The season opener? KC Should win that game. Is the game in Germany tough? Sure. The Chiefs will win that game.The Prime Time Games? I think are a benefit to the Chiefs. The game after the bye? Invariably the Chiefs will win that game.

Sure, sweeping the West is going to be tough( gain). The Bills, Eagles, and Bengals are going to be tough mat h-ups. Honestly, I can see the Chiefs winning games ugly–again, but that is the nature of the NFL. Every team we face will be “up” for the game to knock the Kansas City Chiefs off of their square. Contrary to many opinions that I see in public venues, I have a lofty view of the Chief’s newly constructed offensive line which I think will end up the season being a top-five unit with depth.

I like our RB group (Pacheco, McKinnon, CEH with maybe a surprise addition). It’s my anticipation that the Chief’s defense is going to be significantly improved as well. I have a fervently positive attitude about the WR Corps. All of these things, for me give me significant enthusiasm to see the season unfolds, one game at a time.

The end goal is to win the AFC Championship Game and do so at Arrowhead Stadium followed by another Super Bowl Appearance and Victory in Super Bowl LVIII!

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David Bell — ArrowheadOne

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