Good morning, Addicts! It’s the weekend and so hopefully you have some nice plans lined up with friends and family. Of course, Arrowhead Addict needs to always be a part of your daily plan, and we thank you for it.
As for our Kansas City Chiefs, they are back on the practice field. Nick Foles is in the building for a second day while the rest of the roster hits Day 10 of training camp (nine practices and an off day). Hopefully everyone stays upright and some good work gets in for both the offense and the defense.
Here is the news you need to know…
Foles: Andy Reid the main factor in joining Chiefs – Chris Wesseling of NFL.com
"Rapoport added Foles will receive $1.75 million this year, not including incentives, according to a source involved with the deal. The Chiefs have an option for 2017 and his salary — from $6.75 million to $16 million — is based on his 2016 performance."
Chiefs training camp report, Aug, 5: Foles flashes – Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star
"Murray made a nice deep throw to tight end Ross Travis, who skied over 5-foot-11 cornerback Steven Nelson to haul in the pass near the left sideline in 11-on-11. But it was probably his best completion of the day, as he scattered a few rough incompletions — not to mention a near interception by cornerback Vernon Harris — throughout. …"
The secret of John Dorsey’s sweatshirt and the mystery of Justin Houston – Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star
"There is a proud tradition among football people and some other obsessed professionals to wear the same thing every day. “Cuts the drag,” is how Michigan coach and khaki enthusiast Jim Harbaugh puts it. But with Dorsey there is a little more to it, too."