Optimism has taken over for the Chiefs, and not just because everyone is 0-0; “I feel real good about what we did through training camp and the tail end of the preseason, and figuring some of that out,” coach Todd Haley said.
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel says he made “great strides” in the preseason. (Then again, does any starting quarterback ever say, “Wow, I played like sh-t”?)
With everyone assuming that Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones will lead the way in Kansas City, don’t forget about Jackie Battle.
Derek Lokey could be Kansas City’s answer to the Fridge -- if he makes the team.
The Packers and Chiefs played before only an estimated 25,000 fans.
Packers WR Brett Swain and RB Kregg Lumpkin made their cases for roster spots.
The Packers are generating trade interest in offensive lineman Jason Spitz.
If Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette were G.M. of the Packers, here’s the roster he would pick.
Undrafted rookie Sam Shields received extended playing time in his effort to win the nickel cornerback job.