Kansas City Chiefs training camp began Friday in St. Joseph at Missouri Western State University and head coach Todd Haley spoke with the media before their inaugural workout in St. Joe.
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The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that the club has signed first-round draft pick WR Jonathan Baldwin. The club also announced the release of TE Brad Cottam.
Baldwin (6-4, 230) joined the Chiefs as the club’s first-round pick (26th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played in 39 games (28 starts) at the University of Pittsburgh, catching 128 passes for 2,337 yards (18.3 avg.) with 16 touchdowns. As a senior he started all 13 contests, recording 53 receptions for 822 yards (15.5 avg.) with five TDs. Baldwin was a two-time All-Big East selection, tying for eighth in school history with 128 receptions.
Baldwin played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was named a SuperPrep All-American at Aliquippa High School in Aliquippa, Pa.
Cottam (6-7, 269) has appeared in 24 games (eight starts) in two seasons with Kansas City (2008-09), catching 16 passes for 183 yards. The University of Tennessee product joined the club as a third-round draft choice (76th overall) in 2008. He prepped at Evangelical Christian High School in Germantown, Tennessee.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
The Kansas City Chiefs training camp at Missouri Western is underway as the team reported Thursday and checked in to their dorm rooms at Scanlon Hall.
The Chiefs had meetings Thursday night and will have their first practice of training camp at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Below there are interviews and photos as the Chiefs reported to Missouri Western for their second training camp at St. Joseph.
QB Matt Cassel Interview[audio:http://www.stjosephpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/MattCassel.mp3|titles=MattCassel]
RB Jamaal Charles Interview[audio:http://www.stjosephpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/JamaalCharles.mp3|titles=JamaalCharles]
OLB Andy Studebaker Interview[audio:http://www.stjosephpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/AndyStudebaker.mp3|titles=AndyStudebaker]
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has released G Brian Waters.
Waters (6-3, 320) appeared in 163 games (149 starts) and started three playoff contests in 11 years with Kansas City.
“Brian has played a key role in our progress and I am personally grateful for his contributions to this team”, said General Manager Scott Pioli, “He and I had a good discussion and mutually agreed that this is a sound football decision for both Brian and the Chiefs. Brian has been an integral part of this organization and will always be part of the Kansas City Chiefs. We wish him nothing but the best.”
Waters said, “I’d like to thank the entire Chiefs organization, especially for giving me an opportunity as a young player when other teams wouldn’t. I’m grateful for the coaches, teammates and support staff who helped me become the player and man I am today. I’d also like to thank the fans of Kansas City who cheered us on. The Chiefs and I have mutually agreed on this decision and although I look forward to continuing my career, I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Kansas City.”
Waters originally signed with Kansas City in 2000 after entering the NFL as a rookie free agent with Dallas in 1999.
Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said, “My family and I have a tremendous amount of respect for Brian both as a player and a person, and we wish him the best in the future. From his performance on the field over the years to being named the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2009, Brian has been an outstanding member of the Chiefs organization, and when he is ready to retire, we’ll welcome him back to do so as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.”
Chiefs Head Coach Todd Haley also thanked Waters, saying, “I truly appreciate Brian’s professionalism and consistent approach to the game on and off the field. That was of great significance especially while trying to create a solid foundation for this football team. I know his work ethic and competitiveness will allow him to continue to be successful and I want to thank him for his contributions to our team.”
— Chiefs Media Relations —
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has released CB Jackie Bates and WR Chris Chambers.
Bates (5-10, 180) saw duty in two games (one start) with the Chiefs in 2010, recording two tackles and a pair of passes defensed. The Benicia, Calif. native originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Kansas City in 2009. He appeared in 17 games (15 starts) in two seasons at Hampton after originally starting his collegiate career at Oregon.
Chambers (5-11, 210) has played in 153 games (127 starts) with Miami (2001-07), San Diego (2007-09) and Kansas City (2009-10). He has caught 540 passes for 7,648 yards (14.2 avg.) with 58 touchdowns. Chambers entered the NFL as a second-round pick (52nd overall) of Miami in 2001. The Cleveland, Ohio native was a second-team all-conference selection as a senior at Wisconsin.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed second-round draft pick OL Rodney Hudson.
Hudson (6-2, 299) joined the Chiefs as the club’s second-round pick (55th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played in 53 games (50 starts) at Florida State, including starting 48 consecutive contests. He earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference all four seasons and was a unanimous first-team All-America selection as a senior.
Hudson was a two-way lineman at B.C. Rain High School in Mobile, Ala. where he was a two-time all-state selection.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed six 2011 draft picks: DL Allen Bailey, DB Jalil Brown, QB Ricky Stanzi, LB Gabe Miller, DL Jerrell Powe and FB Shane Bannon.
Bailey (6-3, 288) was the second of Kansas City’s two third-round picks (86th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He appeared in 50 games (27 starts) at the University of Miami, producing 103 tackles (55 solo), 31.0 stops for loss (-183.0 yards) and 19.0 sacks (-146.0 yards). He also had 18 QB pressures, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
Bailey played linebacker and fullback at McIntosh County Academy in Sapelo, Ga.
Brown (6-1, 204) joined the Chiefs as the club’s fourth-round pick (118th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. Brown played in 49 games (31 starts) at Colorado, posting 167 tackles (113 solo), six interceptions, 24 passes defensed, a forced fumble and four fumble recoveries. He earned honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades as a senior after leading the Buffaloes with three INTs.
Brown was named all-state as a senior at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Ariz.
Stanzi (6-4, 228) was the first of Kansas City’s two fifth-round picks (135th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played in 39 games (35 starts) at Iowa, completing 542 of 907 passes for 7,377 yards with 56 touchdowns and 31 interceptions for a 141.6 passer rating. He finished his college career ranked third in Hawkeyes history with 7,377 passing yards and 56 touchdown throws.
Stanzi was named first-team all-state, all-district and all-conference as a senior at Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio.
Miller (6-3, 257) was the second of Kansas City’s two fifth-round picks (140th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played in 47 contests (24 starts) at Oregon State, producing 67 tackles (29 solo), 13.0 stops for loss (-69.0 yards) and 8.0 sacks (-58.0 yards). He also had two passes defensed, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. In addition, he had eight catches for 124 yards with a TD.
Miller was named the 4A Defensive Player of the Year as a linebacker at Lake Oswego High School in Lake Oswego, Ore.
Powe (6-2, 331) joined the Chiefs as the club’s sixth-round pick (199th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He saw action in 37 games (22 starts) at Mississippi, recording 69 tackles (49 solo), 24.0 stops for loss (-80.0 yards) and 7.0 sacks (-29.0 yards). He also had an INT, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and three QB pressures.
Powe spent one season at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. He was named a Parade All-American as a senior at Wayne County High School in Waynesboro, Miss.
Bannon (6-3, 267) joined the Chiefs as the club’s seventh-round pick (223rd overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He saw action in 28 games (10 starts) at Yale, rushing two times with a touchdown and catching 16 passes for 147 yards (9.2 avg.) with two TDs. He registered a career-high 13 receptions for 122 yards with a TD as a senior.
Bannon played running back and defensive line at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, Conn.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
The Kansas City Chiefs report to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph today for the second-straight summer as the team opens its 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health with the first practice set for 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Beginning this year, some of the team’s practices will be walkthroughs instead of full practices. For full practices, players will wear helmets and full pads and will take part in contact drills. During walkthroughs players will wear only shorts and their practice jerseys, they will not wear helmets, and will not take part in any contact drills. Fans can check www.kcchiefs.com for updated information on the type of practice to expect each day. For the opening weekend only, players will be in helmets and shells and practice will be similar to an off-season OTA.
Unless otherwise noted, all outdoor training camp practices will be free of charge. MWSU will charge a $5 daily parking fee in all lots throughout the duration of training camp except for practices where admission is charged.
Training camp will be highlighted by Family Fun Day presented by American Family Insurance on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Spratt Stadium. MWSU will charge a $12 admission fee on Family Fun Day with free admission for children three (3) and under. Parking is free on Family Fun Day. A special Season Ticket Holder event will be announced at a later date.
The Chiefs are scheduled to conduct two free night practices at Spratt Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7:15 p.m. In addition, MWSU will host a Training Camp Sendoff Event that will be announced at a later date.
All training camp dates, times and practices are subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors. Practices conducted indoors at Missouri Western State University are not open to the public. Fans are strongly encouraged to consult www.kcchiefs.com for the most up-to-date schedule information. Stay tuned for more special announcements regarding 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health.
2011 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS TRAINING CAMP AND PRESEASON DATES
(All times are approximate and subject to change)
Date Event
Thursday, July 28 Team arrives at Missouri Western – St. Joseph, Mo.
Friday, July 29 Training Camp Practice Begins – Practice 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 30 Practice 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 31 Practice 3:30 p.m.
Monday, August 1 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 2 No Practice
Wednesday, August 3 Walkthrough 9:45 a.m. / Night Practice 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 4 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Friday, August 5 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 6 Family Fun Day 1:30 p.m. / Admission charge ($12)
Sunday, August 7 No Practice
Monday, August 8 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 9 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Night Practice 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 11 No Practice
Friday, August 12 Kansas City vs. Tampa Bay – Arrowhead Stadium – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 13 No Practice
Sunday, August 14 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Monday, August 15 Walkthrough 10:55 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17 Final Training Camp Practice at MWSU – 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 18 No practice – Team Departs Missouri Western
Friday, August 19 Kansas City at Baltimore – M&T Bank Stadium – 6:30 p.m. (CT)
Saturday, August 20 Training Camp Resumes – Kansas City, Mo. (Closed to Public)
Friday, August 26 Kansas City vs. St. Louis – Arrowhead Stadium – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 1 Kansas City at Green Bay – Lambeau Field – 7:00 p.m.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to bolster their wide receiving corps. On Wednesday, the team reached an agreement with free agent Steve Breaston.
The Chiefs inked the former Arizona Cardinals player to a five-year deal. Financial terms were not immediately available.
Kansas City led the NFL in rushing last season, averaging 164.2 yards per game, but was 30th in passing. With running Jamaal Charles seemingly on the brink of stardom, the team has made it a point to give QB Matt Cassel more options.
Earlier this offseason, the defending AFC West champion Chiefs spent their first-round draft pick on Jon Baldwin, a wide receiver from Pittsburgh.
Breaston developed into a solid No. 2 receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona. He caught 187 passes for 2,528 yards and seven touchdowns in four seasons with the club.
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The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the club has signed 10 rookie free agents: DL Brandon Bair, TE Charlie Gantt, OL Chris Harr, OL Mike Ingersoll, LB Amara Kamara, OL Butch Lewis, OL David Mims, DL Lucas Patterson, WR Josue Paul and DB Demond Washington.
Bair (6-7, 272) played in 52 games (26 starts) at Oregon, recording 106 tackles (56 solo), 25.5 tackles for loss (-90.0 yards), 5.0 sacks (-31.0 yards), 12 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. The St. Anthony, Idaho native was an all-state selection at South Fremont High School in St. Anthony, Idaho.
Gantt (6-5, 260) appeared in 43 games (39 starts) at Michigan State, catching 65 passes for 951 yards (14.6 avg.) with nine TDs. The Farmington Hills, Mich. native played tight end and linebacker at Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Harr (6-6, 260) played in 43 games (36 starts) at Tennessee – Chattanooga. He was named the region 3A defensive player of the year at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Ingersoll (6-5, 300) saw action in 45 games at North Carolina. The Mint Hill, N.C. native prepped at Butler High School in Matthews, N.C.
Kamara (6-1, 240) appeared in 47 contests (42 starts) at Temple, producing 249 tackles (133 solo), 12.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, two QB pressures, an INT, eight passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He prepped at Weequahic High School in Newark, N.J.
Lewis (6-5, 295) played in 46 games (24 starts) at USC. The Denver, Colo. native was a Parade All-American at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colo.
Mims (6-8, 335) started 23 games at Virginia Union. He prepped at South Mecklenberg High School in Charlotte, N.C.
Patterson (6-4, 295) played in 50 games (38 starts) at Texas A&M, tallying 131 tackles (56 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss (-32.0 yards), 4.5 sacks (-21.0 yards) and one pass defensed. He prepped at Kingsville High School in Kingsville, Texas.
Paul (6-1, 190) appeared in 38 games at Central Connecticut, catching 103 passes for 1,563 yards (15.2 avg.) with 10 touchdowns and returning 95 kickoffs for 2,065 yards (21.7 avg.) with four TDs. He prepped at Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton, Fla.
Washington (5-9, 182) played in 27 games at Auburn, totaling 91 tackles (69 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss (-30.0 yards), 2.0 sacks (-22.0 yards), seven passes defensed, three interceptions and one fumble recovery. He began his collegiate career at Gulf Coast Community College.
— Chiefs Media Relations —
