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Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Matt Nagy gave us several insightful quotes following Wednesday’s practice and even a video of him tossing the pigskin around. With the first preseason game just two days away, plenty of players are surely feeling some pressure as they continue to sharpen up physically and mentally.
Here are the top stories on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, August 11:
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- Matt Nagy spoke to the media after Wednesday’s practice and shared how the Chiefs evaluate players during the preseason.
- Nagy also talked about how much stock the Chiefs put into game planning and winning preseason games.
- Lastly, on Nagy, check out this video of the former college quarterback showing off his arm during training camp practice.
- Here is a list of Chiefs players who need to stand out during the preseason in order to make Kansas City’s, or another team’s roster.
- We continue our 2023 schedule preview with the Chiefs’ Week 12 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Wide receiver Skyy Moore talked about how he has improved his chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes this offseason.
- Rookie defensive tackle Keondre Coburn talked about how he plans to approach games this season.
In case you missed it
- McDuffie continued his strong training camp performance, with a video showing the second-year cornerback breaking up a pass thrown by Mahomes.
- Skyy Moore’s comfortability and familiarity with Kansas City’s offense has shown in training camp, and the 22-year-old wideout is more confident in his role with the offense under Andy Reid.
- Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo looking for safety Bryan Cook to become a leader on the Chiefs’ defense.
- Chiefs guard Trey Smith heaps praise on rookie defensive tackle Keondre Coburn for his improvement throughout the offseason.
- Check out the top quotes from the Chiefs’ August 9th press conference after training camp practice.
Around the AFC West
Denver Broncos news
- Head coach Sean Payton told reporters that running back Javonte Williams is completely healthy and could play in their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.
Los Angeles Chargers news
- A yearly tradition unlike no other, injuries and illness are already starting to pile up for the Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders news
Around the NFL
- Houston Texans’ rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud threw an interception on his first drive of the preseason.
- 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that the team would have signed quarterback Philip Rivers to start in Super Bowl LVII against the Chiefs had they beaten the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game.
- Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will start for the Indianapolis Colts in their first preseason game on Saturday.
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