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ESPN’s Nate Taylor drops an interesting note regarding Patrick Mahomes and training camp
“QB outlook: At this point, the Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to be in uniform when the season begins Sept. 14 against the Broncos. Mahomes, who is recovering from a left knee injury suffered in December, was able to participate in each of the Chiefs’ offseason practices, which was a great indication of his rehab work.
“In training camp, Mahomes hopes to be included in 11-on-11 team periods and eventually be cleared for full contact ahead of the preseason. Throughout his nine-year career, Mahomes has played at least one game in the preseason to prepare for the regular season. He’ll hope to continue that streak in August.” – Nate Taylor, ESPN
Chiefs Get More Good News on WR Rashee Rice Ahead of Camp | Heavy Sports
“I was told that was an issue because he was worried about maybe getting an infection while he was in prison, because he couldn’t rehab like he normally would,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on June 16. “He did emerge with no major issues, so he’s gonna rehab that over the next six weeks, get ready for training camp.”
On Saturday, Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports reported the newest bit of good news surround Rice — namely that he could be ready to roll come the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 14 in Kansas City.
“I’m told Rice might not even face a physically unable to perform (PUP) designation at the start of camp,” Goldman wrote. “It all comes down to the work he’ll put in for the next six weeks.”
Why Chiefs didn’t make a move at wide receiver this offseason | ESPN
Last season, Worthy said he was unable to display his full potential. A collision with tight end Travis Kelce on the third play of the season led to Worthy missing the next two games. Once he returned, he played with a torn right labrum which required surgery in January to repair. Reid later acknowledged that because of the injury, the Chiefs couldn’t have Worthy run certain routes. He finished last year with 42 receptions on 73 targets for 532 yards and one touchdown, ranking 153rd in receiver score.
“I feel like that … might have been the best thing for me, learning how to be a pro and learning how to approach, obviously, the mental aspect, just getting your body prepared for certain things,” Worthy said. “I feel like I kind of hit that hard this offseason. I know what kind of player I can be and what things I can do on the field and what I can bring to the team. That’s going to show for itself.
“I have goals,...
