DAVE SKRETTA
File-This Sept. 15, 2019, file photo shows Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long lining up during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears in Denver. The offensive line that the Kansas City Chiefs aggressively overhauled this offseason has taken a hit with a knee injury to veteran Long during voluntary workouts that could require surgery and keep him out of training camp. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Chiefs lose OL Kyle Long to knee injury in voluntary workout

By Dave Skretta Jun. 10, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The offensive line that the Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches practice during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes liking look of rebuilt O-line in offseason workouts

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2021 03:24 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes remembers stepping into the Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chris Lammons catches a ball during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Reid: Chiefs QB Mahomes 'full-go' during voluntary workouts

By Dave Skretta May. 27, 2021 04:45 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches an NFL football rookie minicamp Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Niang finally gets rookie minicamp after opting out

By Dave Skretta May. 17, 2021 11:34 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lucas Niang doesn't regret his decision to opt out of

FILE - American Team offensive lineman Trey Smith of Tennessee (73) watches during the American Team practice for the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., in this Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, file photo. Tennessee guard Trey Smith says he has no problem explaining his situation, even a million times if he must. He played college football while dealing with a condition that can cause blood clots, and Smith says it’s unique. But he wants to play in the NFL, so he has no problem detailing the plan his doctors and specialists put together allowing him to do just that. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Chiefs believe late-round medical gambles could pay off big

By Dave Skretta May. 03, 2021 01:35 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — One of the benefits of having so few holes to fill on a

NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields announces Nick Bolton, linebacker from Missouri, as a selection by the Kansas City Chiefs during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs use modest number of draft picks to address big holes

By Dave Skretta May. 01, 2021 05:56 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had precious few holes to fill

NFL Hall of Famer Will Shields announces Nick Bolton, linebacker from Missouri, as a selection by the Kansas City Chiefs during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs draft LB Bolton, C Humphrey in second round

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2021 09:18 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid has a soft spot for the

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) and outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo The Kansas City Chiefs already have spent the offseason rebuilding an offensive line ravaged by injuries and then dominated by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. But there is still work to be done, and the next opportunity to provide some help up front for quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Chiefs eye Day 2 of draft to continue upgrading their roster

By Dave Skretta Apr. 30, 2021 12:16 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs spent the first round of the

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown (78) works against Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. The Kansas City Chiefs plugged the biggest hole remaining on their AFC champion roster Friday, April 23, 2021, when they acquired two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Brown from the Ravens for a package of draft picks, including the No. 31 overall selection this year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Chiefs get Ravens star OT Orlando Brown for draft picks

By Dave Skretta Apr. 23, 2021 04:26 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Just about everyone knew the Kansas City Chiefs were

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) and outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the second half of NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, file photo The Kansas City Chiefs already have spent the offseason rebuilding an offensive line ravaged by injuries and then dominated by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. But there is still work to be done, and the next opportunity to provide some help up front for quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Chiefs set to pick on Day 2 after pre-draft trade for tackle

By Dave Skretta Apr. 23, 2021 02:40 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has only

Baylor guard Mark Vital, right, tries to steal the ball from Houston guard DeJon Jarreau (3) during the first half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bearing down: Baylor routs Houston 78-59 to reach title game

By Dave Skretta Apr. 03, 2021 07:26 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly two decades ago, Scott Drew decided to leave his

Long, Thuney ready to protect Chiefs quarterback Mahomes

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2021 02:37 PM EDT
Kyle Long was just as certain that he wanted to return to the NFL after a year

Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones (95) stretching during NFL football practice Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)
Chiefs, Thuney agree to 5-year deal as O-line rebuild begins

By Dave Skretta Mar. 15, 2021 01:54 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs made their first

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher gets off the plane with his teammates ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Fisher tore his Achilles tendon during the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs cut starting OTs Fisher, Schwartz to save cap space

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2021 11:08 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs released starting offensive

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) stands during the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" prior to the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Chiefs expect Mahomes by summer; Fisher, Schwartz by fall

By Dave Skretta Mar. 01, 2021 03:12 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to be

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks to the locker room following NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to win the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP source: Chiefs' Mahomes to have surgery on toe injury

By Dave Skretta Feb. 09, 2021 11:36 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chiefs head into offseason with core intact, plenty of holes

By Dave Skretta Feb. 08, 2021 02:32 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs were so confident in their Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid hangs his head during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Chiefs' Reid: 'My heart bleeds' for those in son's car crash

By Dave Skretta Feb. 07, 2021 11:55 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Sunday night that his “heart bleeds”

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, foreground, watches from the bench during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Buccaneers batter Mahomes in 31-9 Super Bowl rout of Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Feb. 07, 2021 10:35 PM EST
What made the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady speak during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Brady vs. Mahomes offers Super Bowl of contrasting styles

By Dave Skretta Feb. 06, 2021 03:04 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tom Brady is the quintessential pocket passer, standing