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Matt Derrick

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Beat writer at ChiefsDigest.com, contributor @SportsRadio810, @580Sportstalk. Member @PFWAwriters. Author "Patrick Mahomes: Showtime" & "At Last!"
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Success of Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield Propel Kliff Kingsbury's NFL Shot - ChiefsDigest.com

Success of Patrick Mahomes, Baker Mayfield Propel Kliff Kingsbury's NFL Shot - ChiefsDigest.com

INDIANAPOLIS -- Newly minted Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury didn't think his opportunity in the…

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Snowball Incidents Cause Injuries, Draws Ire of Andy Reid in Chiefs' Playoff Win - ChiefsDigest.c...

Snowball Incidents Cause Injuries, Draws Ire of Andy Reid in Chiefs' Playoff Win - ChiefsDigest.c...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts marked the first playoff victory at …

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Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt Says Team Aware of Three Allegations Against Kareem Hunt - ChiefsDigest.com

Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt Says Team Aware of Three Allegations Against Kareem Hunt - ChiefsDigest.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said Sunday the club was aware of three publicly repor…

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Ben Niemann "Steamin'" From Undrafted Free Agent to First NFL Start for Chiefs - ChiefsDigest.com

Ben Niemann "Steamin'" From Undrafted Free Agent to First NFL Start for Chiefs - ChiefsDigest.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann stood at his locker answering questions from a crowd of rep…

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Ben Niemann "Steamin'" From Undrafted Free Agent to First NFL Start for Chiefs - ChiefsDigest.com

Ben Niemann "Steamin'" From Undrafted Free Agent to First NFL Start for Chiefs - ChiefsDigest.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann stood at his locker answering questions from a crowd of rep…

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Mitch Morse Extends Pass Protection Streak Past 1,500 Blocks Without a Sack - ChiefsDigest.com

Mitch Morse Extends Pass Protection Streak Past 1,500 Blocks Without a Sack - ChiefsDigest.com

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It's been a while since Chiefs center Mitch Morse surrendered a sack in pass protection -…

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Next Man Up Jordan Lucas Delivers Emotional Performance in Chiefs' win over Jags - ChiefsDigest.c...

Next Man Up Jordan Lucas Delivers Emotional Performance in Chiefs' win over Jags - ChiefsDigest.c...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jordan Lucas played all of 25 defensive snaps in his first 23 NFL games, but when Chiefs'…

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Fourth-Quarter Moments Define Breakthrough Win for Patrick Mahomes Over Broncos - ChiefsDigest.co...

Fourth-Quarter Moments Define Breakthrough Win for Patrick Mahomes Over Broncos - ChiefsDigest.co...

DENVER -- Patrick Mahomes already carries a reputation for a certain amount of wizardry as a passer, and his …

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Chiefs LG Parker Ehinger out for season

Chiefs LG Parker Ehinger out for season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs starting left guard Parker Ehinger's season is over after the rookie sustained a t…

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Chiefs continuing investigating racial slur, Confederate flag allegations during Monday night foo...

Chiefs continuing investigating racial slur, Confederate flag allegations during Monday night foo...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs officials continuing investigate two separate incidents during Monday …

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Chemistry, run for title keep Eric Berry in Kansas City

Chemistry, run for title keep Eric Berry in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new six-year, $78 million contract certainly made it easier for safety Eric Berry stayi…

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Kicker Sam Ficken sets aside day job for chance in NFL

Kicker Sam Ficken sets aside day job for chance in NFL

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sam Ficken went to work Monday morning with his nose in a book preparing for a test at wo…

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Chiefs' Mulumba hopes on-field success can help war-torn home

Chiefs' Mulumba hopes on-field success can help war-torn home

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Many NFL players play the game not for only themselves, but to build a better life for thei…

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What to like, why to worry with Chiefs draft class

What to like, why to worry with Chiefs draft class

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs emerged from the 2018 NFL draft with a defense-heavy class that ticks off almo…

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2018 NFL Draft Reset: Pass rush is Chiefs' priority

2018 NFL Draft Reset: Pass rush is Chiefs' priority

By Matt Derrick, The Sports Xchange - Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach's first offseason on the…

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30 years before Mahomes: How Doug Hudson became last rookie QB drafted by Chiefs to start for tea...

30 years before Mahomes: How Doug Hudson became last rookie QB drafted by Chiefs to start for tea...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- When Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City offense on the field Sunday afternoon at Sport…

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Chiefs coach sees similarities in pupils Devin Hester, Tyreek Hill

Chiefs coach sees similarities in pupils Devin Hester, Tyreek Hill

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kick return specialist Devin Hester retired this week after a record-setting career, and …

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Tamba Hali returns after long, frustrating wait

Tamba Hali returns after long, frustrating wait

DALLAS -- Tamba Hali is a football player, and the last 10 months feeling healthy enough to play but forced t…

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Chiefs RB Hunt shifts focus to Eagles after dazzling debut

Chiefs RB Hunt shifts focus to Eagles after dazzling debut

Kareem Hunt's teammates started boarding the bus for a triumphant homecoming following Kansas City's surprisi…

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Chiefs QB Smith shrugs off big win, turns focus to Eagles

Chiefs QB Smith shrugs off big win, turns focus to Eagles

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A year ago, all four of Kansas City's regular-season losses came after big wins. Big …

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Belichick vs. Reid main attraction in NFL season opener

Belichick vs. Reid main attraction in NFL season opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The boxing adage says styles make fights, and if any heavyweight match up fits that adage…

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