One of the Kansas City Chiefs targets this offseason was to bolster its large receiving corps.
The staff added some appreciable pace to the receiver room in April after they chosen former Texas Longhorns standout Xavier Worthy within the first spherical.
Shortly after he was drafted, three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes posted a few emojis to social media to trace at his pleasure about having Worthy on the roster. As coaching camp attracts close to, Mahomes warned that Worthy won’t take pleasure in any kind of grace interval.
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“There’s no easing [him in],” Mahomes informed reporters this week. “He’s going to should be able to go. We bought quite a lot of competitors on this offense.”
Worthy was on the observe subject for the Chiefs rookie minicamp, however he missed a good portion of the offseason program as he nursed a sore hamstring.
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Mahomes credited Worthy for performing some appreciable “psychological work,” but additionally acknowledged that it was now time for him to shine on the soccer subject.
“He bought quite a lot of psychological work in these previous few weeks that he had throughout OTAs and minicamp, however it is time to go now.”
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) directs motion throughout Super Bowl LIV towards the San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service through Getty Images)
The two-time NFL MVP pointed to the success embattled large receiver Rashee Rice had final 12 months and mentioned his Chiefs teammates must anticipate being pushed “to the restrict” as common season preparations ramp up.
“Y’all noticed it with Rashee [Rice] final 12 months and a few of the throwing-up days he had. We’re going to push you to the restrict and put together your self to be able to go for the season. That’s not simply him. That’s all people and all people has to have that mentality after they come into camp.”
Xavier Worthy #WO40 of Texas smiles after breaking the 40-yard sprint file with a time of 4.21 seconds through the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Rice surrendered to authorities in April for his function in a automotive crash that concerned a number of autos. He was later launched on bond.
In May, police opened an investigation into Rice’s alleged function within the placing of a photographer at a nightclub, WFAA reported on the time.
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Rice completed his rookie season with 938 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. The NFL has but to disclose whether or not Rice will face any disciplinary motion. If Rice does find yourself lacking time through the upcoming season, it might open the door for a bigger function for Worthy throughout his rookie 12 months.
The Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5.
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