Although I was born and raised in the large city to the East in Missouri, my heart clearly belongs to Kansas City. This is where I completed my training and also become a fanatic of the city’s teams. Unfortunately, despite its loyal fans, K.C. often has been treated harshly by its franchises. Now, during the dead period in the NFL while coaches and players are vacationing prior to initiation of training camp, is an excellent time to review Kansas City sports history.
The Kansas City Monarchs were probably the city’s first major sports franchise, operating in the Negro Leagues from [...]

Today was my birthday, and while I loved going out and eating a giant Chipotle burrito to celebrate and then getting a brand new pair of Ray-Bans, I want more (I’m an only child so selfishness comes naturally). So I decided to make a list of things I want from the Chiefs this season. I do realize I can’t get everything I want, but I think I’ve put together a list that reflects what this team needs most.
1. Signs of coaching life. Going back to my post yesterday, Herm just didn’t cut it. He got a great team in place, [...]

As you know, I, (like all of you), love the Kansas City Chiefs! I am completely obsessed with the team; always have been and always will be. Living in Southern California can be tough for a Chiefs fan, but luckily I have my fix with Direct TV’s Sunday Ticket. However, just like an addict, my drug is getting really expensive.
Now, I don’t want to sound cheap but, the “Early Bird Special” for the NFL Sunday Ticket package is $279.00!!! Additionally, if you want to see the Chiefs this year in HD (High Definition) it will cost an [...]

(Addicts, I’d like to introduce David Errett, the new lead blogger here at Arrowhead Addict. It took me a while to find a replacement, but I’ve found that guy in David. He’s going to be great! And even though I’m busy with my FanSided duties, I will still be involved with this project on some level.  This is just the start of the new A.A., which I feel will be better than A.A. has ever been before. Everybody welcome David! – Adam)
Fellow Chiefs enthusiasts, there are few things I truly dislike in my world. I don’t like crying babies at [...]

I was surprised to hear that Coach Haley was making all the players perform a physical performance test before and after the OTA’s and will do so again at the start of training camp. Even more surprising than that is the fact that Chiefs have not done this before. It is so surprising because the idea is so simple, yet so brilliant.
Haley realizes that most players come into camp to get into shape. From a coaching standpoint, such a philosophy is obviously a waste of valuable practice and implementation time, as well as leaving players susceptible to injury. By implementing [...]

As the weather gets hotter, the beginning of training camp and grows closer and closer. As we reach the halfway point of this year, it is important to reflect on the first 180 days. Today’s column consists of a critical review of Chief happenings over the last several months, signified by either praise (peace pipe) or criticism (hatchet).
PEACE PIPE
1. Trading for Matt Cassell. Chiefs got a proven NFL starter for at least one year for a second-round pick, and in the process totally dismantled the Broncos franchise (thank you, Josh McDaniels).
2. Drafting of defensive lineman on the first and [...]

Not this is breaking news or anything because most of us knew this, but the Chiefs and Governor Jay Nixon will announce today that they will move training camp to Missouri Western.
Governor Jay Nixon will announce on Thursday that a deal has been made with Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph as the location for the Kansas City Chief’s training camp.
Under the agreement, the Chiefs will remain at the location for at least 10 years and will contribute $10 million from sales tax incentives to help the college construct a new athletic facility on the campus. If the Chiefs [...]

Now that we have gone through the OTA’s and minicamp, it’s time to take some stock. Specifically, I want to focus on the veteran acquisitions. This offseason strikes me as deja vu. I remember when the Chiefs hired a head coach with a tough reputation. He concluded that the Chiefs needed some vets that knew how to win in the NFL. Todd Haley? No, it was Marty Shottenheimer. When Marty arrived in KC, he signed Marcus Allen, Ron Jaworski and Mike Webster. Todd Haley is following a similar plan. It’s a good idea and it can work. Todd wanted to [...]