For Chiefs rookie Thomas, it's not about labels; it's about the endless possibilities
By Sean Keeler
Excerpt from FOX Sports Kansas City
"KANSAS CITY, Mo. ‐‐ De'Anthony Thomas holds Anthony Sherman's shoulder pads the way a cartoon ant holds a giant apple core. The Kansas City Chiefs' rookie scatback looks as if he might be able to jump inside the opening at the neck like it was the cockpit of an IndyCar; stick on a set of wheels, he might drive it all the way to the Brickyard.
'They always talk about my size,' Thomas, the former Oregon star, told reporters late last month, "but I feel like I have a big heart. I'm not scared of anybody.'…" READ MORE…
Photos: Chiefs Full Roster
Photos of the Kansas City Chiefs full team roster.
![P Dustin Colquitt](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/amh0vyfwvjlhooot4e2g.jpg)
P Dustin Colquitt
![K Cairo Santos](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/xrbchixnlhjqz4rsts5u.jpg)
K Cairo Santos
![QB Aaron Murray](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/lgep1ycp4mjspj5ckxyb.jpg)
QB Aaron Murray
![QB Chase Daniel](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/pxc8c7jhevosfnd3bfdb.jpg)
QB Chase Daniel
![QB Alex Smith](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/mkqwjgaxr6u164qowqtv.jpg)
QB Alex Smith
![WR Albert Wilson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/lmuddyyeepucf6endkps.jpg)
WR Albert Wilson
![RB De'Anthony Thomas](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/qrsfh533hxp3llw7szzu.jpg)
RB De'Anthony Thomas
![WR A.J. Jenkins](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/c6exgy1p8jbyj5yffa9f.jpg)
WR A.J. Jenkins
![WR Donnie Avery](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/aoeeqavlksuvq1c77xnt.jpg)
WR Donnie Avery
![DB Chris Owens](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/rnrdzseyebyjw77s8byj.jpg)
DB Chris Owens
![CB Sean Smith](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/ytd2ksonsycmqrlj4wxy.jpg)
CB Sean Smith
![CB Phillip Gaines](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/bcguiwnavumgkkauepzx.jpg)
CB Phillip Gaines
![S Kelcie McCray](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/upjxq3j9x0qgxkjgvsa7.jpg)
S Kelcie McCray
![RB Jamaal Charles](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/opvp4g8n2ok9zvhcqkpj.jpg)
RB Jamaal Charles
![S Eric Berry](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/nkmatun0mgn6uzymrllj.jpg)
S Eric Berry
![RB Joe McKnight](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/kutllzcuhzyvgj0xqt0j.jpg)
RB Joe McKnight
![CB Marcus Cooper](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/e58tadp4fkw9newzzkxv.jpg)
CB Marcus Cooper
![RB Cyrus Gray](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/gizqtgmpj1p6dq5obee8.jpg)
RB Cyrus Gray
![RB Knile Davis](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/cd85vpczf61wnuacohez.jpg)
RB Knile Davis
![CB Ron Parker](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/zg0ffssapbr8etckurxz.jpg)
CB Ron Parker
![S Husain Abdullah](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/mfnwl9oojiflyd5ep1sg.jpg)
S Husain Abdullah
![FB Anthony Sherman](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/w525rwrcleem0uhe0juw.jpg)
FB Anthony Sherman
![LS Thomas Gafford](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/rtpdhearduksjx7uthvq.jpg)
LS Thomas Gafford
![S Daniel Sorensen](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/gliah7uhapors4f5nfgn.jpg)
S Daniel Sorensen
![LB Justin Houston](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/yvsowwithmnxydbughl5.jpg)
LB Justin Houston
![LB Frank Zombo](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/in7x0jvyxttvmrtxga5r.jpg)
LB Frank Zombo
![LB James-Michael Johnson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/pljlefbpbd8jgpgf8d90.jpg)
LB James-Michael Johnson
![LB Dee Ford](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/z7gl2rtkgg1zwvx0mhoz.jpg)
LB Dee Ford
![LB Derrick Johnson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/gthbgntuvpgwm7wnbpui.jpg)
LB Derrick Johnson
![OL Ryan Harris](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/akfgztrsf4h7odedqtm3.jpg)
OL Ryan Harris
![OL Rodney Hudson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/zwgshdnqjcqdevaerlrc.jpg)
OL Rodney Hudson
![OL Eric Kush](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/agas4yk7lrt5odf2nnck.jpg)
OL Eric Kush
![OL Ryan McKee](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/imhllwj8ylbiavze03la.jpg)
OL Ryan McKee
![DL Mike Devito](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/dlcx7pak33l9zkolehu9.jpg)
DL Mike Devito
![OL Jeff Allen](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/cqwancw6tdyhcuekhcpz.jpg)
OL Jeff Allen
![OL Eric Fisher](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/uksd2qsda8troazbfhwm.jpg)
OL Eric Fisher
![OL Zach Fulton](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/y0uctshax25fmx9y5ord.jpg)
OL Zach Fulton
![OL Jeff Linkenbach](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/amii3csbvtxajkkab2vj.jpg)
OL Jeff Linkenbach
![G Mike McGlynn](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/r15p0pea87zlbj1uotce.jpg)
G Mike McGlynn
![OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/hebt6jrtseejpcgzydjl.jpg)
OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
![DL Mike Catapano](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/tepimmfi5vzj7jxwbjd6.jpg)
DL Mike Catapano
![OL Donald Stephenson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/lwjh7dysdrqndggrnnjn.jpg)
OL Donald Stephenson
![TE Anthony Fasano](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/mcjyhcqyrjmbqin7jqmp.jpg)
TE Anthony Fasano
![WR Dwayne Bowe](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/sgtnjgt6ee8hqapgyo22.jpg)
WR Dwayne Bowe
![TE Demetrius Harris](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/jm87nwjc9cjonguq6hb2.jpg)
TE Demetrius Harris
![WR Frankie Hammond Jr.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/s3obkagjtdpbntdl46z6.jpg)
WR Frankie Hammond Jr.
![TE Travis Kelce](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/nghzzu6rmsrzitx9cy4j.jpg)
TE Travis Kelce
![WR Junior Hemingway](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/u6r602ifnsibtoszwzhf.jpg)
WR Junior Hemingway
![LB Josh Mauga](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/d6rv0blhmygszskf9lzw.jpg)
LB Josh Mauga
![LB Tamba Hali](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/rpcdqiu4kihitzot6cti.jpg)
LB Tamba Hali
![DL Dontari Poe](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/g3ulafyh8iv4ms1kcviu.jpg)
DL Dontari Poe
![LB Josh Martin](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/kxjsqt6iuwudxhwbdt0t.jpg)
LB Josh Martin
![DL Jaye Howard](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/iigud7mhtwmpnrddiv9n.jpg)
DL Jaye Howard
![DL Allen Bailey](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/vwz3vrtggbdyrdcynbrm.jpg)
DL Allen Bailey
![DE Damion Square](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/z6qwwpre9ilue80uuv7z.jpg)
DE Damion Square
![DL Vance Walker](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/chiefs/h2ccx97fq879q9h3hmsr.jpg)
DL Vance Walker
Chiefs may face franchise‐tag dilemma with Alex Smith, Justin Houston
By Mike Florio
Excerpt from NBC Sports
"Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston wants a new contract. So does quarterback Alex Smith. Progress is slow to nonexistent on both fronts, which could be leading to a tough decision for the franchise after the season.
If neither is signed, the franchise tag could be used on only one, allowing the other to hit the market. If one is signed, the other one could be tagged…" READ MORE…
Chiefs preparing for league‐wide crackdown on defensive holding and illegal contact
By Terez A. Paylor
Excerpt from The Kansas City Star
"When a small crew of officials visited the Chiefs at training camp a little over a week ago, they were sure to thoroughly review the rules against defensive holding and illegal contact, both of which will be a point of emphasis for referees in 2014.
Considering the amount of bump‐and‐run coverage the Chiefs rely on, you can bet players and coaches alike were listening closely…" READ MORE…
Running backs still valued in Kansas City
By Adam Teicher
Excerpt from ESPN.com
"As NFL offenses continue to evolve and the passing game takes on more prevalence, the running back is losing his value. No back has been selected in the first round of the draft in the past two years.
That trend hasn't reached Kansas City and the Chiefs, at least when it comes to the value of the featured back. The Chiefs celebrate their backs, who are as important as ever to Kansas City's offensive fortunes…" READ MORE…
Undrafted safety has big day at last practice before preseason opener
By Thomas Huitt‐Johnson
Excerpt from St. Joseph News‐Press
"Kansas City fans won't see their favorite team practice in St. Joseph for five more days. Until they practice again on Saturday, undrafted rookie Daniel Sorensen left many with a solid impression.
Sorensen had two pass breakups and two interceptions during Monday's final session. Sorensen, a rookie free agent out of BYU, is battling for a spot on the 53‐man roster with safeties Malcolm Bronson, Jerron McMillian and newly signed Steve Gregory…" READ MORE…
Chiefs continue tweaking new parking playbook
By: James Dornbrook
Excerpt from Kansas City Business Journal
"With the Kansas City Chiefs on the verge of trying out an all‐new system for parking at Arrowhead Stadium, President Mark Donovan expects it will take several games to work out all the kinks, but he's confident it will be more efficient this season.
The Chiefs announced the changes in June, but on the verge of the first preseason game at 7 p.m. Thursday, team officials want to issue a reminder. They're also asking for cooperation and patience, given that the first test of the system is on a weeknight and fans will be battling normal midweek rush‐ hour traffic on their way to the stadium…" READ MORE…)
Tweet of the Day
Parking gates will open at 2:30 pm for #CINvsKC. Arrive early to beat traffic & most importantly begin tailgating. pic.twitter.com/EdkMVlK2s7 — Kansas City Chiefs (@KCChiefs) August 6, 2014
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