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**BigRedChief** · 08-12-2008, 09:38 AM

Sunday, August 10, 2008: Afternoon Practice
The 117 fans in attendance at Ramer Field witnessed a very efficient practice. The sun was high in the blue sky and the temperature was 77 degrees. There was a six mile per hour wind blowing out of the northwest. The humidity was at 43 percent.

Offense
Running back Kolby Smith worked with the team during the practice. Smith shared reps with running back Jackie Battle with the third-string offense. Quarterback Damon Huard continues to run that third-string offense while quarterback Tyler Thigpen looks to be the favorite to backup quarterback Brodie Croyle when the Chiefs break camp just five days from now.

When the offense split into positions, the quarterbacks began by throwing passes to tight ends and running backs. Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree encouraged rookie tight end Brad Cottam after a good route by saying: “There ya go Brad, way to work it back in, good angle!” But Embree also worked on him after a bad route by yelling at Cottam to: “Run out of it!”
The running backs then split off and worked with the agility ropes with the full backs. Running Backs Coach Curtis Modkins complimented running back Jamaal Charles by saying: “Be quick…good job Jamaal, keep your knees up.” Modkins later joked: “Don’t let the ropes beat ya,” after starting running back Larry Johnson tripped on the ropes.

The team started the 11-on-11 drill with rookie cornerback Brandon Flowers making a great play breaking up a pass intended for wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. That incompletion was the only one quarterback Brodie Croyle had during the first-string’s first round. Croyle completed his next four passes including making a great throw while rolling out to slot wide receiver Will Franklin for a 25-yard gain.
Croyle also looked good when the offense was down in the red zone. Croyle checked down twice to his safety valve, tight end Tony Gonzalez, to complete a pair of passes to Gonzalez running underneath crossing routes; rather than gambling on a throw into the end zone for either wide receiver.

Quarterback Tyler Thigpen looked crisp in practice, completing all four of his passing attempts. Wide receiver Bobby Sippio made the catch of the night as he leapt high into the air to snag a Thigpen throw for a gain on the sidelines of 13 yards.
The offense showed a change in personnel that had not yet been seen this training camp for one play during the 11-on-11. Wide receiver Devard Darling lined up in the slot with wide receivers Dwayne Bowe and Jeff Webb split wide. Quarterback Brodie Croyle stepped up in the pocket and completed a 7-yard pass to Darling on a play that on the surface appeared to be ordinary, but really included an interesting tweak in personnel.

Defense
Safety Jon McGraw didn’t practice. Head Coach Herm Edwards told reporters that McGraw’s shoulder was sore, but mainly, they just wanted to rest the veteran. Defensive end Trevor Johnson also didn’t suit up this afternoon. Johnson has been out of practice for several days due to a concussion he sustained earlier in training camp.

Defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey was on the field, but he only participated in drills; he didn’t do any scrimmaging. Head Coach Herm Edwards says Dorsey’s prognosis is day-to-day and there’s no need to rush him, but he’s a “powerful man,” so Edwards has no doubt that the rookie will be fine.
Defensive Line Coach Tim Krumrie was making a point to show his men how to “throw the blocker.” Krumrie yelled during the drills when the linemen didn’t do it just how he wanted, and he hollered at them during the 11-on-11 scrimmage when they should have done a better job. “Lock him out and throw him. Throw his (butt),” were the words heard out of Krumrie’s mouth most often.

During 11-on-11, the first-string defensive line consisted of: defensive ends Tamba Hali and Turk McBride and defensive tackles Ron Edwards and Tank Tyler. Veteran defensive tackle Alfonso Boone wasn’t seeing time with the first-string during the basic defense, but when the team ran a nickel defense, he rotated in for Edwards on the line. Cornerback Dimitri Patterson was seeing time as the first-string nickel back.
After Head Coach Herm Edwards talked to rookie safety DaJuan Morgan about his coverage, Morgan proved to Edwards he knew how to cover on the next play. Morgan made a big tackle on the running back, and Edwards hollered, “That’s all there is to it!”
Cornerback Tyron Brackenridge had a sack on quarterback Tyler Thigpen, and linebacker Demorrio Williams was nearby on the play as well.

During the running of a situation drill, quarterback Brodie Croyle threw a long ball to wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, but the pass was almost picked off by rookie cornerback Brandon Carr. Had Bowe made the catch, the offense would have gained significant yardage.
Special Teams
Kickers Nick Novak and Connor Barth practiced on field one under the instruction of Special Teams Coach Mike Priefer. They worked on various skills such as recovering the on-side kick and their kickoff approach.

The In-Zone
There is a tendency in athletics to think that second best isn’t good enough. If you’re trying to compete, that’s a good philosophy. For rookie tight end Brad Cottam a number two spot in the depth chart is a very good thing. Cottam is not just trying to earn a spot on the Chiefs’ roster; he’s receiving the mentorship of pro bowler Tony Gonzalez. Being second best to him isn’t a bad thing.

Cottam joined the team as the second of three third-round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft. The strong blocker has the ability to contribute his strength and persistence to the team. The University of Tennessee alumnus’s competition for second will hopefully led to a primary spot in the future. Earning Academic All-SEC honors, he graduated with a degree in international business and is pursing his master’s in sports studies. Cottam resides in Germantown, Tennessee.

His Practice:

At 4:28 Cottam joined his teammates for warm-ups and stretching on the north end of Ramer Field.
Working with the first-string, Cottam participated in an offensive walkthrough for 15 minutes.
For 20 minutes starting at 4:53 he took outlet passes and flats ranging from 15 to 20 yards from quarterbacks Tyler Thigpen and Damon Huard to begin position work.
When running routes and receiving passes from quarterback Brodie Croyle, Cottam received instruction from Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree. “It’s headed my way. Have your eyes up. Catch it clean,” said Embree who had Cottam take another pass after not catching his first one properly. He missed one outlet pass to the right sideline that went through his hands. Again, Cottam had to run his route over and take another pass from quarterback Damon Huard. Cottam came back and ran the route nicely. “There you got it. That’s it,” said Embree.
With 13:09 left on the clock Cottam and the other tight ends joined the offensive line to work on blocking technique both with and without blocking pads.
At 4:12 the defense joined the offense on Ramer Field for a couple of sessions of 11-on-11. During the first session Cottam worked exclusively with the second-string which was manned by quarterback Tyler Thigpen.
At 4:24 the team moved to the south end of Ramer for red zone work. He rotated between taking reps with the first and second-strings giving tight end Tony Gonzalez a break.
Cottam would watch from the sidelines during the team’s last drill of the practice. The first-string would run through a two minutes drill simulating game-time situations just before the half.
Practice ended at 4:46.

Cottam’s After Practice Comments:
Question: How’s camp going so far?
Answer: “Pretty good. Good to finally be doing something.”
Question: How are you going to compete for second spot on the depth chart?
Answer: “Continue reps, learn something new each practice, and practice harder.”
Question: Has camp met your expectations?
Answer: “About so. It’s a little faster than college football and a lot busier.”
Question: What’s your favorite part of camp so far?
Answer: “The game against the Bears. Practices are work, but the games are fun.”
Question: Do you have any favorite places in town that you like to go to?
Answer: “Steve’s Pizza is the only place I’ve been to. It was good, really good.”

Herm Edwards Press Conference
Head Coach Herm Edwards spoke with reporters after practice. Defensive end Turk McBride was recently moved to the left side of the defensive line, and Edwards says McBride is feeling a lot more confident; “he’s doing a great job.” Edwards said that the coaching staff plans to suit seven or eight defensive linemen for each game during the season, so it’s crucial for veteran linemen like McBride and defensive tackle Tank Tyler to prove themselves.
Edwards also talked about the difference in having an 80-man roster in the third week of camp compared to the 85 or so they had last year. The biggest difference for Edwards is only bringing three quarterbacks instead of four. Having held up with just nine wide receivers during two-a-day practices earlier in camp, Edwards thinks that the team will appreciate only having one-a-day practices in the last week.
During practice, quarterback Brodie Croyle tried running a fake snap, but rookie cornerback Brandon Carr didn’t fall for it. When asked how he liked his rookie cornerbacks, Carr and Brandon Flowers, Edwards said that both men will play for the team quite a bit throughout the season.
As far as offensive tackle Branden Albert’s state goes, Edwards says Albert is “still a ways away.”

Extra Extra...
Head Coach Herm Edwards enjoyed a cold beverage while he sat on an orange Gatorade jug before practice started.
Quarterback Damon Huard and defensive tackle Tank Tyler talked to a fan waiting in the autograph area. The two players were walking onto Ramer Field.
Two air-horns got practice started at 3:28.
Fans lined up on west side of the practice fields to watch Defensive Coordinator Gunther Cunningham, Defensive Backs Coach David Gibbs, Defensive Line Coach Tim Krumrie and Head Coach Herm Edwards work with the defensive line. While fans were walking on the south end of the practice fields, they talked and pointed at how loud Krumrie was. He was on the north end of the field at the time.
Vice President Denny Thum was present during practice. He spent time talking to Director of Salary Cap/General Counsel Woodie Dixon.
This year’s camp brings three generations of Priefers. Retired NFL Special Teams Coach Chuck Priefer was at camp for a few days. He’s worked with the Green Bay Packers, the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions as well as three college teams. His son, Mike Priefer, started with the Chiefs in 2006. Mike is the Special Teams Coach. Mike’s son, Mike Jr., was up for part of camp, helping the team out with various things and being a ball boy. He said working with his dad was “a lot of fun.” He attended every practice through Family Fun Night and attends most games at Arrowhead Stadium. He has an older sister, younger sister and younger brother.

A few other coaches brought their sons to training camp. Director of College Scouting, Chuck Cook, had his son Colby up at camp. Executive Director of Player Development Lamonte Winston’s son Cameron was up here as well. Assistant Equipment Manager Allen Wright’s son Andrew was also up helping out the team with various activities, including cleaning player’s lockers. When asked what it’s like being around professional athletes Cameron said, “They’re all family to me. Whether they get released or not, they’re still family to me. I learn a lot from them. I hear stuff that I’m probably not supposed to hear.”

Fans
Football fans Kevin and Marcus Erickson along with Jay Geissler and Drew Tonsager made it out for practice. Kevin yelled, “woo” at wide receiver Dwayne Bowe after he made a nice grab. Bowe responded by yelling “woo” back, which Kevin followed with a “woo woo.” Bowe followed suit again. The group said that Bowe was a fan favorite and had good interactions with the crowd. They yelled for Bowe to do the Heisman Trophy pose, which he did after another catch. Kevin was having a good time yelling starter at quarterback Tyler Thigpen and back up at quarterback Brodie Croyle.

Fred and Jodi Dawney traveled to River Falls yesterday from their Kansas City, Mo., home to see the Chiefs for the next two days. The two plan on finding a restaurant in town or in Hudson, Wis., tonight and head back to the Holiday Inn Express in Hudson. Jodi’s favorite player is tight end Tony Gonzalez and she thinks he will be quarterback Brodie Croyle’s favorite target. The two are season ticket holders.
Lots of Chiefs fans make their way northward on their motorcycles to catch summer training camp. Zach Pelham and some of his buddies said they like to ride up to get away from the heat, since gas isn’t too expensive on a bike. Zach is retired now and plans to spend a lot of his free time watching football on Sundays and Monday nights coming up next month.

John and Melinda Florzac from Lee’s Summit, Mo., were dressed in Chiefs’ red at practice. Both were very vocal when cheering on their team. Melinda said that she feels that when she cheers, it makes the players practice harder. This is the third year that the two of them have made the trip to River Falls for training camp. While in town, they like to dine at the Copper Kettle and at Coaches Bar. Their favorite player is tight end Tony Gonzalez.

This is the fifteenth year Lee and Nancy Bruenjes have attended the Chiefs summer training camp. They are from Olathe, Kan., and are true Chief fans. They have had season tickets for 35 years until giving them to their son-in-law. They came up yesterday and plan on cheering on the Chiefs until they leave on Thursday. Lee thinks the team will do pretty good this season. He is predicting them to go 7-9. He said, “They should do well if their draft choices perform well.” Both Lee and Nancy really like the River Falls area and said that they hope the Chiefs keep their training camp there.

Brad Graves from Chippewa Falls, Wis., attended his first Chiefs training camp. He said, “This is really cool. I never thought I would get this close to the players.” Graves has been a Chiefs fan his entire life and said that the team has the potential to become a Super Bowl team in the upcoming years. Graves predicts that the Chiefs will go 9-7 this year and surprise a lot of people. His favorite player is tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Brain Rousch and Sara Brown from Hudson, Wis., attended Chiefs camp for the first time. They decided to come watch the Chiefs practice instead of going out to dinner. Sara was most impressed with the size of the players. Brain said he was most impressed with how the quarterbacks threw prefect spirals on every throw. Sara said, “After watching them practice, I might just have to cheer them on all season.” Both plan on coming back to watch one more practice before the Chiefs leave on Friday.

08-12-2008, 09:38 AM	#99
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-821038 VARSITY	Sunday, August 10, 2008: Afternoon Practice The 117 fans in attendance at Ramer Field witnessed a very efficient practice. The sun was high in the blue sky and the temperature was 77 degrees. There was a six mile per hour wind blowing out of the northwest. The humidity was at 43 percent. Offense Running back Kolby Smith worked with the team during the practice. Smith shared reps with running back Jackie Battle with the third-string offense. Quarterback Damon Huard continues to run that third-string offense while quarterback Tyler Thigpen looks to be the favorite to backup quarterback Brodie Croyle when the Chiefs break camp just five days from now. When the offense split into positions, the quarterbacks began by throwing passes to tight ends and running backs. Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree encouraged rookie tight end Brad Cottam after a good route by saying: “There ya go Brad, way to work it back in, good angle!” But Embree also worked on him after a bad route by yelling at Cottam to: “Run out of it!” The running backs then split off and worked with the agility ropes with the full backs. Running Backs Coach Curtis Modkins complimented running back Jamaal Charles by saying: “Be quick…good job Jamaal, keep your knees up.” Modkins later joked: “Don’t let the ropes beat ya,” after starting running back Larry Johnson tripped on the ropes. The team started the 11-on-11 drill with rookie cornerback Brandon Flowers making a great play breaking up a pass intended for wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. That incompletion was the only one quarterback Brodie Croyle had during the first-string’s first round. Croyle completed his next four passes including making a great throw while rolling out to slot wide receiver Will Franklin for a 25-yard gain. Croyle also looked good when the offense was down in the red zone. Croyle checked down twice to his safety valve, tight end Tony Gonzalez, to complete a pair of passes to Gonzalez running underneath crossing routes; rather than gambling on a throw into the end zone for either wide receiver. Quarterback Tyler Thigpen looked crisp in practice, completing all four of his passing attempts. Wide receiver Bobby Sippio made the catch of the night as he leapt high into the air to snag a Thigpen throw for a gain on the sidelines of 13 yards. The offense showed a change in personnel that had not yet been seen this training camp for one play during the 11-on-11. Wide receiver Devard Darling lined up in the slot with wide receivers Dwayne Bowe and Jeff Webb split wide. Quarterback Brodie Croyle stepped up in the pocket and completed a 7-yard pass to Darling on a play that on the surface appeared to be ordinary, but really included an interesting tweak in personnel. Defense Safety Jon McGraw didn’t practice. Head Coach Herm Edwards told reporters that McGraw’s shoulder was sore, but mainly, they just wanted to rest the veteran. Defensive end Trevor Johnson also didn’t suit up this afternoon. Johnson has been out of practice for several days due to a concussion he sustained earlier in training camp. Defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey was on the field, but he only participated in drills; he didn’t do any scrimmaging. Head Coach Herm Edwards says Dorsey’s prognosis is day-to-day and there’s no need to rush him, but he’s a “powerful man,” so Edwards has no doubt that the rookie will be fine. Defensive Line Coach Tim Krumrie was making a point to show his men how to “throw the blocker.” Krumrie yelled during the drills when the linemen didn’t do it just how he wanted, and he hollered at them during the 11-on-11 scrimmage when they should have done a better job. “Lock him out and throw him. Throw his (butt),” were the words heard out of Krumrie’s mouth most often. During 11-on-11, the first-string defensive line consisted of: defensive ends Tamba Hali and Turk McBride and defensive tackles Ron Edwards and Tank Tyler. Veteran defensive tackle Alfonso Boone wasn’t seeing time with the first-string during the basic defense, but when the team ran a nickel defense, he rotated in for Edwards on the line. Cornerback Dimitri Patterson was seeing time as the first-string nickel back. After Head Coach Herm Edwards talked to rookie safety DaJuan Morgan about his coverage, Morgan proved to Edwards he knew how to cover on the next play. Morgan made a big tackle on the running back, and Edwards hollered, “That’s all there is to it!” Cornerback Tyron Brackenridge had a sack on quarterback Tyler Thigpen, and linebacker Demorrio Williams was nearby on the play as well. During the running of a situation drill, quarterback Brodie Croyle threw a long ball to wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, but the pass was almost picked off by rookie cornerback Brandon Carr. Had Bowe made the catch, the offense would have gained significant yardage. Special Teams Kickers Nick Novak and Connor Barth practiced on field one under the instruction of Special Teams Coach Mike Priefer. They worked on various skills such as recovering the on-side kick and their kickoff approach. The In-Zone There is a tendency in athletics to think that second best isn’t good enough. If you’re trying to compete, that’s a good philosophy. For rookie tight end Brad Cottam a number two spot in the depth chart is a very good thing. Cottam is not just trying to earn a spot on the Chiefs’ roster; he’s receiving the mentorship of pro bowler Tony Gonzalez. Being second best to him isn’t a bad thing. Cottam joined the team as the second of three third-round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft. The strong blocker has the ability to contribute his strength and persistence to the team. The University of Tennessee alumnus’s competition for second will hopefully led to a primary spot in the future. Earning Academic All-SEC honors, he graduated with a degree in international business and is pursing his master’s in sports studies. Cottam resides in Germantown, Tennessee. His Practice: At 4:28 Cottam joined his teammates for warm-ups and stretching on the north end of Ramer Field. Working with the first-string, Cottam participated in an offensive walkthrough for 15 minutes. For 20 minutes starting at 4:53 he took outlet passes and flats ranging from 15 to 20 yards from quarterbacks Tyler Thigpen and Damon Huard to begin position work. When running routes and receiving passes from quarterback Brodie Croyle, Cottam received instruction from Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree. “It’s headed my way. Have your eyes up. Catch it clean,” said Embree who had Cottam take another pass after not catching his first one properly. He missed one outlet pass to the right sideline that went through his hands. Again, Cottam had to run his route over and take another pass from quarterback Damon Huard. Cottam came back and ran the route nicely. “There you got it. That’s it,” said Embree. With 13:09 left on the clock Cottam and the other tight ends joined the offensive line to work on blocking technique both with and without blocking pads. At 4:12 the defense joined the offense on Ramer Field for a couple of sessions of 11-on-11. During the first session Cottam worked exclusively with the second-string which was manned by quarterback Tyler Thigpen. At 4:24 the team moved to the south end of Ramer for red zone work. He rotated between taking reps with the first and second-strings giving tight end Tony Gonzalez a break. Cottam would watch from the sidelines during the team’s last drill of the practice. The first-string would run through a two minutes drill simulating game-time situations just before the half. Practice ended at 4:46. Cottam’s After Practice Comments: Question: How’s camp going so far? Answer: “Pretty good. Good to finally be doing something.” Question: How are you going to compete for second spot on the depth chart? Answer: “Continue reps, learn something new each practice, and practice harder.” Question: Has camp met your expectations? Answer: “About so. It’s a little faster than college football and a lot busier.” Question: What’s your favorite part of camp so far? Answer: “The game against the Bears. Practices are work, but the games are fun.” Question: Do you have any favorite places in town that you like to go to? Answer: “Steve’s Pizza is the only place I’ve been to. It was good, really good.” Herm Edwards Press Conference Head Coach Herm Edwards spoke with reporters after practice. Defensive end Turk McBride was recently moved to the left side of the defensive line, and Edwards says McBride is feeling a lot more confident; “he’s doing a great job.” Edwards said that the coaching staff plans to suit seven or eight defensive linemen for each game during the season, so it’s crucial for veteran linemen like McBride and defensive tackle Tank Tyler to prove themselves. Edwards also talked about the difference in having an 80-man roster in the third week of camp compared to the 85 or so they had last year. The biggest difference for Edwards is only bringing three quarterbacks instead of four. Having held up with just nine wide receivers during two-a-day practices earlier in camp, Edwards thinks that the team will appreciate only having one-a-day practices in the last week. During practice, quarterback Brodie Croyle tried running a fake snap, but rookie cornerback Brandon Carr didn’t fall for it. When asked how he liked his rookie cornerbacks, Carr and Brandon Flowers, Edwards said that both men will play for the team quite a bit throughout the season. As far as offensive tackle Branden Albert’s state goes, Edwards says Albert is “still a ways away.” Extra Extra... Head Coach Herm Edwards enjoyed a cold beverage while he sat on an orange Gatorade jug before practice started. Quarterback Damon Huard and defensive tackle Tank Tyler talked to a fan waiting in the autograph area. The two players were walking onto Ramer Field. Two air-horns got practice started at 3:28. Fans lined up on west side of the practice fields to watch Defensive Coordinator Gunther Cunningham, Defensive Backs Coach David Gibbs, Defensive Line Coach Tim Krumrie and Head Coach Herm Edwards work with the defensive line. While fans were walking on the south end of the practice fields, they talked and pointed at how loud Krumrie was. He was on the north end of the field at the time. Vice President Denny Thum was present during practice. He spent time talking to Director of Salary Cap/General Counsel Woodie Dixon. This year’s camp brings three generations of Priefers. Retired NFL Special Teams Coach Chuck Priefer was at camp for a few days. He’s worked with the Green Bay Packers, the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions as well as three college teams. His son, Mike Priefer, started with the Chiefs in 2006. Mike is the Special Teams Coach. Mike’s son, Mike Jr., was up for part of camp, helping the team out with various things and being a ball boy. He said working with his dad was “a lot of fun.” He attended every practice through Family Fun Night and attends most games at Arrowhead Stadium. He has an older sister, younger sister and younger brother. A few other coaches brought their sons to training camp. Director of College Scouting, Chuck Cook, had his son Colby up at camp. Executive Director of Player Development Lamonte Winston’s son Cameron was up here as well. Assistant Equipment Manager Allen Wright’s son Andrew was also up helping out the team with various activities, including cleaning player’s lockers. When asked what it’s like being around professional athletes Cameron said, “They’re all family to me. Whether they get released or not, they’re still family to me. I learn a lot from them. I hear stuff that I’m probably not supposed to hear.” Fans Football fans Kevin and Marcus Erickson along with Jay Geissler and Drew Tonsager made it out for practice. Kevin yelled, “woo” at wide receiver Dwayne Bowe after he made a nice grab. Bowe responded by yelling “woo” back, which Kevin followed with a “woo woo.” Bowe followed suit again. The group said that Bowe was a fan favorite and had good interactions with the crowd. They yelled for Bowe to do the Heisman Trophy pose, which he did after another catch. Kevin was having a good time yelling starter at quarterback Tyler Thigpen and back up at quarterback Brodie Croyle. Fred and Jodi Dawney traveled to River Falls yesterday from their Kansas City, Mo., home to see the Chiefs for the next two days. The two plan on finding a restaurant in town or in Hudson, Wis., tonight and head back to the Holiday Inn Express in Hudson. Jodi’s favorite player is tight end Tony Gonzalez and she thinks he will be quarterback Brodie Croyle’s favorite target. The two are season ticket holders. Lots of Chiefs fans make their way northward on their motorcycles to catch summer training camp. Zach Pelham and some of his buddies said they like to ride up to get away from the heat, since gas isn’t too expensive on a bike. Zach is retired now and plans to spend a lot of his free time watching football on Sundays and Monday nights coming up next month. John and Melinda Florzac from Lee’s Summit, Mo., were dressed in Chiefs’ red at practice. Both were very vocal when cheering on their team. Melinda said that she feels that when she cheers, it makes the players practice harder. This is the third year that the two of them have made the trip to River Falls for training camp. While in town, they like to dine at the Copper Kettle and at Coaches Bar. Their favorite player is tight end Tony Gonzalez. This is the fifteenth year Lee and Nancy Bruenjes have attended the Chiefs summer training camp. They are from Olathe, Kan., and are true Chief fans. They have had season tickets for 35 years until giving them to their son-in-law. They came up yesterday and plan on cheering on the Chiefs until they leave on Thursday. Lee thinks the team will do pretty good this season. He is predicting them to go 7-9. He said, “They should do well if their draft choices perform well.” Both Lee and Nancy really like the River Falls area and said that they hope the Chiefs keep their training camp there. Brad Graves from Chippewa Falls, Wis., attended his first Chiefs training camp. He said, “This is really cool. I never thought I would get this close to the players.” Graves has been a Chiefs fan his entire life and said that the team has the potential to become a Super Bowl team in the upcoming years. Graves predicts that the Chiefs will go 9-7 this year and surprise a lot of people. His favorite player is tight end Tony Gonzalez. Brain Rousch and Sara Brown from Hudson, Wis., attended Chiefs camp for the first time. They decided to come watch the Chiefs practice instead of going out to dinner. Sara was most impressed with the size of the players. Brain said he was most impressed with how the quarterbacks threw prefect spirals on every throw. Sara said, “After watching them practice, I might just have to cheer them on all season.” Both plan on coming back to watch one more practice before the Chiefs leave on Friday. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. 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