Good morning, Addicts! It’s Thursday, which means you can smell the finish line. The weekend is almost here and the barbeques are ready to be fired up. In the meantime, the Kansas City Chiefs have a day off at training camp but there is still plenty of news to catch up on. Let’s get to it, shall we?
Eric Fisher feels strong, ready to go to Super Bowl – Terez Paylor of Kansas City Star
"The Chiefs have a number of intriguing weapons to fuel their offense, namely Jamaal Charles, Jeremy Maclin and Travis Kelce. But the offensive line was leaky in pass protection last year, and if quarterback Alex Smith is again under fire, the offense could have a difficult time taking the next step."
Eric Berry meets woman at training camp who is fighting cancer – Vahe Gregorian of Kansas City Star
"In her particular case, it’s diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, a particularly aggressive form of the disease that she said “took up like two-thirds the size of my left lung” … and who-knows-what percentage of her morale and hope for a normal and natural lifespan."
Replacing Dontari Poe will be a group effort – Adam Teicher of ESPN
"The Chiefs have identified those somebodies, at least for now. While Poe is recovering from surgery on a herniated disk in his back, Jaye Howard will play Poe’s spot on running downs, with relief from Mike DeVito. The Chiefs have a good idea what they will get from each player. Both have been starters for the Chiefs."
Chuck Pagano shows support for Eric Berry – Mike Wells of ESPN
"It was announced last month that Berry, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma last year, is cancer-free. Pagano missed 12 games while he battled cancer in 2012. Berry said last month that during his treatments, the Colts’ coach would text him."