Good morning, Addicts! We move one day closer to when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason opener. Even though the starters will only play a series or two, it is just nice to see those helmets adorned with arrowheads charging onto the field again for the first time since December. Needless to say, we will have ample coverage of that one here at Arrowhead Addict. Here’s the news you need to know.
Jeremy Maclin proving to be an instant fit – Jeffri Chadiha of NFL.com
"Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin signed with the Chiefs this offseason partly because he was so comfortable with head coach Andy Reid, who drafted him in Philadelphia. Still, nobody knew Maclin would bond so quickly with quarterback Alex Smith once that deal was finalized. Maclin and Smith displayed an obvious feel for each other during Friday’s morning practice, both on deep routes and intermediate pass plays …"
Chris Conley returns, but can he stay on the field? – Adam Teicher of ESPN
"The Chiefs were impressed with Conley, a third-round draft pick from Georgia, during the offseason. They remain hopeful Conley can help energize a passing game that earned few big plays last season."
Film study: Marcus Gaines – Seth Keysor of Arrowhead Pride
"I wanted to test my theory. I wanted to see how Gaines did in the most difficult situation possible. Which brought me to Week 13 of 2014 and the Denver Broncos.Most notably, it brought me to Gaines in a game where he spent much of the day matched up against Emmanuel Sanders, one of the better receivers in the NFL when it comes to creating separation from corners."
Travis Kelce is studying Tony Gonzalez’s film – Adam Teicher of ESPN
"To similarly improve his game, Kelce turned into something of a film critic during the offseason. He watched not only Gonzalez, but any tight end performing his craft."