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Team Notebook: Kansas City ChiefsChiefs | Bowe working on improving hands Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe said he has been working hard on improving his concentration and ability to catch the ball on a consistent basis. Head coach Todd Haley is expected to work with Bowe during training camp. Chiefs | Albert sheds some pounds Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OLT Branden Albert reported to the team about 26 pounds heavier than his 2008 playing weight in March. Since then, however, he has lost more than 30 pounds, and has been focused on a strict diet. Albert said he is trying to become a leader for the team. Chiefs | Edwards could see time at nose tackle Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DL Ron Edwards could see time at nose tackle this season. Chiefs | Tyler feeling comfortable at NT Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DT DeMarcus Tyler said he feels comfortable at nose tackle in the 3-4 defensive alignment. He is expected to start at nose tackle this season. Chiefs | Dorsey expected to start at DE Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DT Glenn Dorsey is expected to start at defensive end this season. Chiefs | Hali expected to start at LB Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DE Tamba Hali is expected to start at one of the outside linebacker positions this season. Chiefs | C. Brown signed The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday, June 30, that they have signed fifth-round draft pick OT Colin Brown. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chiefs | Thigpen says he is comfortable being No. 2 QB Dan Armonaitis, of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen said he is comfortable being the team's No. 2 quarterback behind QB Matt Cassel. "They've got a lot of money invested in (Cassel), and I'm comfortable being behind him," Thigpen said. "I'm going to support him and do anything that I can to make him better. I'm a team player and not just an individual." Chiefs | O'Connell signed The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they have signed seventh-round draft choice TE Jake O'Connell. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Chiefs | M. Brown agrees to terms Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with free-agent SS Mike Brown (Bears). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brown could challenge either SS Bernard Pollard or FS Jarrad Page for a starting job. Chiefs | To retire D. Thomas' No. 58 jersey Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs will retire LB Derrick Thomas' No. 58 jersey and present his Hall of Fame ring to his family at a halftime ceremony at their Dec. 6 game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. Thomas will become the 10th player in team history to have his jersey number retired. Chiefs | C. Brown agrees to three-year deal Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with rookie OT Colin Brown, a fifth-round draft choice, on a three-year deal worth nearly $1.34 million. The deal includes a signing bonus worth close to $154,000. Chiefs | Succop contract update Updating a previous report, Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs PK Ryan Succop has signed a three-year deal worth $1.2 million, according to reports. Chiefs | Offensive line remains a question mark Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley acknowledged that he is uncertain of the offensive line's readiness, even after three months of organized team activities and a minicamp. Haley's hesitation centers in part on the lack of physical contact between the offensive and defensive lines during the less demanding offseason practices. However, the team's bigger problem is that OG Brian Waters has not made it clear if he will play in Kansas City this season. Chiefs | Four players waived The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they have waived LS Thomas Gafford, WR. C.J. Jones, DT T.J. Jackson and LB Darrell Robertson. Chiefs | Succop agrees to terms Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with seventh-round draft choice PK Ryan Succop on a three-year deal, according to his agent. Financial terms were not disclosed. Chiefs | Cassel coming along KCChiefs.com reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said QB Matt Cassel has made a steady increase in what he's been asked to do and how he's performed. He acknowledged Cassel has not been perfect on the field, but he's happy with the progress. "I'm very pleased with the progress he's made to this point," Haley said of his quarterback. Chiefs | T. Jackson confident he will sign before camp Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DL Tyson Jackson said Monday, June 15, that he's confident his agent and the team will agree to contract terms before the start of training camp July 31. "I'm still confident," Jackson said. "My agent is going to do a real good job. I really don't know too much about it, but I'm pretty sure he's going to do a good job and put me in camp when I'm supposed to be there. I don't even think about it. There's too much in the playbook for me to worry about that right now." Chiefs | O'Connell, Crabtree to compete for starting job Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City head coach Todd Haley said TE Jake O'Connell and TE Tom Crabtree will compete for the starting tight end job during training camp. Chiefs | Cottam will not be given starting job Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Brad Cottam has not been given the starting tight end job and will have to compete for the job during training camp. Chiefs | Haley whipping players into shape The Associated Press reports since Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley began his offseason conditioning program, Chiefs players have shed almost 340 pounds of unwanted fat. The average loss for NFL teams trying to work off winter flab, Haley figures, is about 125-150 pounds. "If you go back a month and a half ago to where we are now, I think it's night and day," Haley said. "Physically, conditionally, strength-wise, we look like a different group of players for the most part. We've lost 338 pounds, which is a significant amount of weight." Chiefs | Competition at quarterback? Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley insists every starting position on the team remains open, including quarterback. Haley said he is in no rush to name a starter, even though the team traded a second-round draft pick to the New England Patriots for QB Matt Cassel. Cassel has also been the first-team passer in practices for weeks. Chiefs | Cassel not concerning himself with contract talks Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel said he sees himself playing for the team past the 2009 season. However, Cassel added he is not worried about the state of negotiations. "This to me isn't a one-year deal," Cassel said. "I want to build this team and work toward the common goal of getting better, making the playoffs and winning a championship. Whether or not it does (get worked out), I don't really know. I really try to remove myself from it, with all honesty. … It's not going to change my work ethic. It's not going to change how I go out and approach every single day. Whether I'm on my rookie salary or I'm on a six-year deal or a 10-year deal, it doesn't really matter." Chiefs | Albert was overweight when he reported in March Kent Babb, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OT Branden Albert weighed 341 pounds when he reported to the team in March, more than 15 pounds heavier than his playing weight in 2008. Head coach Todd Haley wanted Albert's playing weight down to 305 pounds. He has lost 32 pounds so far this offseason and reported to the team's minicamp this weekend at 309 pounds. Chiefs | LJ not bringing any attention to himself this offseason Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson has been quiet and well-behaved this offseason. In fact, he has been almost invisible. Johnson is going about his business on a daily basis, he isn't making waves and he isn't bringing any attention to himself. Even more importantly, Johnson is not complaining. Chiefs | Dorsey, Edwards miss team drills Friday Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DT Glenn Dorsey (undisclosed) and DE Ron Edwards (undisclosed) did not participate in team drills during practice Friday, June 5. He did perform rehab and conditioning work during practice. Chiefs | Croyle misses team drills Friday Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle (knee) did not participate in team drills during practice Friday, June 5. He did perform rehab and conditioning work during practice. Chiefs | K. Smith misses team drills Friday Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Kolby Smith (knee) did not participate in team drills during practice Friday, June 5. He did perform rehab and conditioning work during practice. Chiefs | Vrabel did not ask to be traded Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Mike Vrabel admitted that he was confused when he was traded from the New England Patriots. "I'm here. I didn't sign up. There's a difference in this league in being a free agent and being traded," Vrabel said. "I don't know what to tell you. I got a call in March, and here I am. Don't confuse that I'm not excited to be here, because I'm here and I'm happy. ... I want to be here." Chiefs | Dorsey struggling with position change John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs DT Glenn Dorsey is struggling to learn the nose tackle position in the 3-4 defensive alignment. Chiefs | Waters, Vrabel present at minicamp Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Brian Waters and LB Mike Vrabel were present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp. Chiefs | M. Brown to visit Brad Biggs, of The Chicago Sun-Times, reports unrestricted free-agent S Mike Brown (Bears) will visit with the Kansas City Chiefs Wednesday, June 3. Chiefs | McBride switches positions Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DE Turk McBride has been moved to linebacker because of the team's change to the 3-4 defensive alignment. Chiefs | Haley does not expects any absentees at minicamp Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said he does not expect any player to miss the team's mandatory minicamp this weekend. Chiefs | Waters, Vrabel absent Monday Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs OG Anthony Waters and LB Mike Vrabel were not present for the team's practice Monday, June 1. Chiefs | Johnson present at practice Monday Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson was present during the team's practice Monday, June 1. Chiefs | Haley feeling better about offensive line Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley said he is feeling better about the team's offensive line after some additions to the unit. "I'm feeling a little better about it," Haley said. "We've added some guys that know what we expect and are really into the football aspect of it." Chiefs | Page signs tender offer The Kansas City Chiefs have announced restricted free-agent FS Jarrad Page has signed his tender offer. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Chiefs | Colquitt fully healthy Bob Gretz, of KCChiefs.com, reports Kansas City Chiefs P Dustin Colquitt (groin) is fully healthy after having a groin problem last year. He has dropped 10 pounds and may be in the best shape of his life. Chiefs | Johnston waived The Kansas City Chiefs have announced they have waived DE Brian Johnston. Chiefs | May wait to extend Cassel Jason Whitlock, of The Kansas City Star, reports it appears the Kansas City Chiefs have little interest in signing QB Matt Cassel to a long-term contract before the start of the season. General manager Scott Pioli likely lost the interest to do so once he learned Cassel and agent David Dunn's asking price. Chiefs | Cottam likely will be starter Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs TE Brad Cottam likely will be the team's starting tight end this season. Chiefs | Haley admits offense is work in progress Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley admits the team's current mix on offense is not like what he had with the Arizona Cardinals. Haley said the offense remains a work in progress. "I'm still figuring these guys out," Haley said. "As I get comfortable watching or get a feel for these guys, there are signs of life. It looks like some guys have some skill. It's just a matter of getting them to do it the right way all the time and then get in sync with the passer. We've got some work to do, and there's a lot of room for improvement." Chiefs | Studebaker works with first team Friday Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs LB Andy Studebaker worked with the first-team offense during practice Friday, May 22. Chiefs | Charles works with first team Friday Adam Teicher, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles worked with the first-team offense during practice Friday, May 22. |
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