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Kansas City Chiefs Newcomer Ronald Jones Is Battling For A Roster Spot
Ronald Jones of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs appears on in opposition to the Chicago Bears throughout the first half of … [+]
Ronald Jones was one of many Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ thrilling additions to the offense this offseason.
Many observers nonetheless anticipate him to make the staff, however he’s not the lock that one would have anticipated.
The operating again is batting for taking part in time at a one of many deepest place teams on the Chiefs’ talent-laden roster.
Of their first preseason sport — a 19-14 loss to the Chicago Bears — the Chiefs began Clyde Edwards-Helaire at operating again. Then rookie Isiah Pacheco entered on the eighth offensive play and in addition served as a kick returner within the sport.
The rotation of the operating backs at coaching camp observe behind Edwards-Helaire has been in flux. However currently Jerick McKinnon, who performed only one offensive snap in opposition to the Bears, and Pacheco have been getting reps forward of the veteran Jones.
“Yeah, some days he will get greater than different days. However he’s profiting from the possibilities he’s getting and dealing onerous,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid mentioned final week. “However he’ll have an opportunity to play. We’ll simply see how he does.”
Jones didn’t enter the Bears sport till the second quarter and gained only one yard on 4 complete speeding makes an attempt.
Maybe extra disconcerting than Jones’ speeding was his blocking. On the Chiefs’ second drive of the third quarter, he was no help against rookie defensive end Dominique Robinson, who sacked Shane Buechele for a lack of 12 yards. On the following play, Jones misplaced a yard whereas speeding to the precise facet.
The Chiefs doubtless will preserve simply three to 4 operating backs — not together with fullback Michael Burton — on the ultimate roster.
Jones’ contract isn’t onerous sufficient that he might be thought of secure to make the roster. His one 12 months, $1.5 million contract with the Chiefs contains $750,000 assured.
Battling it out with Jones is Gore, who’s on a one-year, $825,000 deal. He rushed for 256 yards in 11 video games in his NFL debut season final 12 months however didn’t do himself any favors on Saturday.
Coming into the sport after Jones, Gore obtained his first motion on the second drive of the second quarter. On his first carry, he misplaced two yards on first and 10. On the third-to-last Chiefs offensive play of the primary half, he dropped a go.
Then, most egregiously, on the third drive of third quarter, Gore fumbled on second and 7. The fumble was compelled by former Chiefs defensive lineman Mike Pennel.
Gore suffered a neck damage within the second half. Happily, it didn’t appear critical.
Within the first half, he led all operating backs with 15 performs adopted by Pacheco with eight, Edwards-Helaire with seven, Jones with six and McKinnon with one.
Regardless of receiving all of these reps, Gore’s standing — much more so than Jones’ — is in peril because of the emergence of Pacheco.
The seventh-round draft decide (251st total) out of Rutgers gained six yards on two carries in opposition to the Bears.
“He ran onerous and performed quick,” Reid mentioned. “He did a pleasant job.”
Pacheco’s finest play was his reception for 5 yards, which got here on a first-and-goal state of affairs, demonstrating the Chiefs’ curiosity in wanting to guage him at a crucial juncture. On that reception he broke a sort out of Bears defensive again Lamar Jackson. The Chiefs scored a landing the subsequent play.
Sporting Tyreek Hill’s former jersey quantity, Pacheco is considered one of two Chiefs backs from Rutgers. The opposite is Burton, who had heard tales of Pacheco’s ability when he went again to watch the Crimson Knights’ spring observe a couple of years in the past.
Pacheco’s now incomes rave critiques at Chiefs coaching camp practices.
“He practices actually onerous,” quarterback Patrick Mahomes mentioned. “He has all of the bodily instruments and he’s been mentally nice.”
And he’s placing the way forward for among the different confirmed Chiefs operating backs in jeopardy.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Some of the best soccer players in the world are in Kansas City this week for the Copa America soccer tournament.
The tournament pits the best teams in North and South America against each other once every four years. On Tuesday, Children’s Mercy Park played host to a group-stage match between Peru and Canada. Next Monday, the US Men’s National team is set to host Uruguay at Arrowhead Stadium.
The game, and the tournament, are giving Kansas City attention on the global scale.
“It gives Kansas City a great chance to showcase ourselves as a destination, not only for soccer fans in the Midwest and around the country but also internationally, too,” said Kurt Austin, Sporting KC’s Senior Director of Communications. “I think it’s a great opportunity for the city. You see it not only in the events we’ve been able to host in the past but also now looking forward and the events we’re going to be able to host in the future all kind of gearing up towards 2026 with the World Cup.”
Former Sporting KC legend Roger Espinoza played in two World Cups for his home country of Honduras. He says Kansas City is ready for FIFA to come to town.
“Kansas City is ready,” said Espinoza. “They don’t know what’s coming, but I think Kansas City is ready. I think it’s a city that has hosted many events, a lot of championships here, so they know how to host the world.”
Kansas City sports fans say soccer has elevated the city’s standing. The fans told KCTV5 they are grateful the sport has had a positive impact on KC.
“With the World Cup coming, I don’t think everyone is prepared for what kind of money that’s going to bring into the area,” said Ken Dotson, a long-time MLS supporter.
“It’s huge. It’s really putting us on the map, especially with us getting the World Cup, and now the COPA, it’s phenomenal,” said fan Brandon Murphy.
With the eyes of the soccer world on Kansas City on Monday, Espinoza thinks KC is about to put on a show.
“They get to see what we’re all about,” Espinoza said of the international fans. “They get to see that there are true fans here that support the sport.”
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Despite the Royals sitting at third place in the American League Central going into Saturday’s tilt opposite division leader Cleveland, Kansas City can win the four-game series outright with a triumph in the set’s penultimate matchup. Left-hander Cole Ragans, whose earned run average sits at just a notch over three even, gets the start for the home team at Kauffman Stadium.
The Guardians (51-29) don’t just lead the division. The resurgent squad, led by first-year manager and former MLB catching veteran Stephen Vogt, has the third-best overall record in the AL. Getting the ball first for the visitors is Tanner Bibee, who is 6-2 with a 3.50 ERA in 16 games.
Kansas City has a respectable 46-38 record, nearly 10 games over .500 even though it does not occupy either of the top two places in its division’s standings. Part of that is owed to the Guardians’ great first-half start. Reigning division champion Minnesota is in second with a 45-37 record. The Royals, meanwhile, have won three games in a row, including the first two in the ongoing series against Cleveland. On Friday night, Kansas City put up double-digit runs and won 10-3. First pitch Saturday will be at 3:10 p.m. CT.
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Brittany Mahomes shares then and now Kansas City Chiefs headshots of husband Patrick | The Express Tribune
Brittany Mahomes is showing love and appreciation for her husband, Patrick Mahomes, by celebrating his journey from the start of his career to now.
On Friday, June 28, Brittany, the 28-year-old Kansas City Current co-owner and wife of Patrick Mahomes, also 28, shared a photo from the Kansas City Chiefs. The post included pictures of players, such as Travis Kelce, highlighting their first and current years on the team.
Patrick’s photo showcased him in “Year 1” and “Year 7,” both featuring his curly hair and some facial hair, though his 2024 look has a slightly shorter hairstyle.
Brittany sweetly celebrated her husband in her Instagram Stories repost, writing, “Man he cute,” along with a teary-eyed emoji and a heart-eye emoji.
This affectionate post came as the couple, who have a 3-year-old daughter, Sterling Skye, and an 18-month-old son, Patrick “Bronze” Lavon III, are enjoying a family vacation in Europe. Their travels have included stops in Portugal, Milan, Italy, and more. Patrick is currently in the off-season from the Chiefs, with the regular season set to begin on September 5, when his team faces the Baltimore Ravens.
In the meantime, the family is making the most of their European adventure, with Brittany sharing an Instagram carousel on Thursday, June 27, showing their latest stop.
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