Good morning, Addicts! The Kansas City Chiefs are 1-0 and their running back, Jamaal Charles, has an amazing story. Vahe Gregorian gives us a must-read story about Charles and how he overcame multiple crippling issues as a child to become the All-Pro running back who wears the red and yellow. In addition, catch up on all the other news you need to know about.
Jamaal Charles is a story of perseverance – Vahe Gregorian of the Kansas City Star
In a town battling the typical tolls of poverty, without his father in his life, Charles ultimately took flight because of a nurturing extended family, plus teachers and friends in special education classes. Classes that led him to what he considered a life-changing opportunity to compete in Special Olympics at age 10.
Kansas City’s reserves shined on Saturday night – Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star
"Good thing for them, too. With the Chiefs’ top five receiving targets likely set with Jeremy Maclin, Albert Wilson, Chris Conley, De’Anthony Thomas and Jason Avant, those two lead a crop of wideouts hoping to land, maybe, one remaining spot on the 53-man roster."
Eric Berry makes triumphant return to field – Bob McManaman of AZCentral.com
"He did it so he could play football again and that’s exactly what he did Saturday night in Glendale. The Cardinals recognized Berry with a welcome back message on each of their giant video boards, the home crowd gave him a rousing ovation, and Berry shared an emotional pre-game hug on the sidelines with his mother, Carol."
Chiefs receivers finally find the end zone – Adam Teicher of ESPN
"The Kansas City Chiefs proved their wide receivers can indeed catch touchdown passes. The Chiefs went without a TD from a wideout in 2014, but got three of them in Saturday night’s preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona."
Eric Fisher film review: New and improved? – Seth Keysor of Arrowhead Pride
"And with that in mind we turn to Eric Fisher, the oft-maligned left tackle for the Chiefs. Since being taken first overall Fisher has had his share of growing pains. Principle among his issues at tackle has been his strength, or lack thereof. All too often we saw Fisher getting bull rushed or knocked to the side when in pass protection. There were reports of injury issues that provided some excuse, but it was still frustrating to watch."