Чифс завершили тренировочный сбор с здоровым Махоусом, обновлённой беговой игрой и проблемами внутренней линии
Канзас-Сити завершил 18-дневный сбор, отметив полное восстановление Патрика Махоуса, расширенную роль бегущего Кеннета Уокера III, переход к более сильному беговому наступлению и сохраняющиеся проблемы с глубиной внутренней линии нападения.
Kansas City completed an 18-day full-squad training camp at Missouri Western, highlighting several roster developments. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, cleared after offseason knee rehabilitation, participated fully and displayed his usual mobility and off-balance throws, suggesting he is ready to start the season opener against Denver. The team’s running back depth has shifted, with free-agent Kenneth Walker III receiving the majority of carries and becoming the primary red-zone target, a departure from his limited role in Seattle. Coach Andy Reid has increased under-center and run-play usage, a change aimed at improving play-action effectiveness, a point echoed by defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and linebacker Nick Bolton, who praised the offense’s balance of run, pass and play-action.
Despite attention on wide-receiver depth, coaches identified interior offensive line as a more pressing concern. Injuries have sidelined right guard Trey Smith for a week, and competition at right tackle between veteran Jaylon Moore and rookie Kahlil Benson has led to positional shuffling, indicating limited depth at guard and tackle. Reid also emphasized the progress of several rookies, noting that their development will be crucial to the team’s success. Highlights include defensive tackle Peter Woods, receiver Cyrus Allen, running back Emmett Johnson and tryout player Benson, all showing promise in camp.
Defensively, the Chiefs have added depth to the line, with veteran Khyiris Tonga challenging center Creed Humphrey in practice and edge rusher George Karlaftis returning healthy. The revamped front aims to support head coach Steve Spagnuolo’s aggressive blitz schemes.
Overall, the camp suggests a healthier Mahomes, a more run-focused offense, lingering interior line vulnerabilities, and a cohort of young players poised to contribute.