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Super Bowl champion Chiefs to receive invite to Missouri Capitol

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The Missouri Senate leader will be inviting the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to visit the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City.

Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, visits with House members on May 17, 2019 in Jefferson City (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications)

The Chiefs scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Super Bowl in Miami to beat San Francisco 31-20.

It’s Kansas City’s first Super Bowl victory in 50 years.

Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, confirmed to Missourinet after the game that his office will invite the Super Bowl champions to visit the Capitol.

Schatz told Missourinet during our live State of the State coverage in January that he wanted to do it, and reiterated it after the Super Bowl. He’s hopeful of getting quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the team to Jefferson City.

Schatz, who’s an avid sports fan, helped bring the NHL’s Stanley Cup to Jefferson City last Monday.

Missouri study: Super Bowl victory is economic win for team’s community

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A Missouri University of Science and Technology study says when a NFL team wins the Super Bowl, the team’s metro area also scores a financial victory. The Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on February 2.

Missouri S&T Economics Professor Michael Davis

Economics Professor Dr. Michael Davis says on average, NFL teams with 10 or 11 wins in the season will fuel about a $100 additional income per person.

“Which may not sound like a lot but $100 spread over millions of people is quite a bit of money,” he says. “What we’re looking at is the more general impact of people going to business that have nothing to do with the sports team. So nothing to do with the Chiefs, just a company that is headquartered in Kansas City is going to have a lot of Chiefs fans as employees.”

His analysis covers decades of data going back to 1969.

“If the local football team does well, you are happier,” says Davis. “Therefore, that happiness will then translate into either you being more productive at work – you go in on Monday, your team having won and you do a lot better job – or you consume more.”

Davis says his study does not consider hungover fans the day after a game.

(Thumbnail photo courtesy of Kansas City Chiefs/Twitter)

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Winter weather advisories and watches issued for Missouri; Chiefs fans urged to be cautious

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pleasant Hill has issued a winter weather advisory and a winter storm watch for much of Missouri, with a winter storm on the way.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pleasant Hill has issued winter weather advisories and watches for much of Missouri (December 14, 2019 map courtesy of NWS Pleasant Hill Twitter page)

The NWS’ winter weather advisory takes effect Sunday morning and goes through Monday night for a large portion of western and southwest Missouri. The advisory includes Kansas City, St. Joseph, Sedalia, Clinton and Waynesville.

A winter storm watch will go into effect Sunday at noon through Monday night. The watch area includes Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Mexico, Kirksville and Macon.

The newest forecast from NWS in Pleasant Hill indicates the Columbia and Jefferson City areas could see higher snow totals than originally thought, with three to five inches now possible. Moberly, which is about 35 miles north of Columbia, could see almost six inches of snow.

The Kansas City metro area and I-70 communities like Concordia and Odessa should see about five inches of snow, by Monday.

National Weather Service Pleasant Hill meteorologist Spencer Mell has been urging you to get a full tank of gasoline for your vehicle, before the storm hits. He’s also urging you to pack a winter weather kit in your car and to charge your cell phone.

Meantime, the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has been treating roads and bridges in advance of the storm. MoDOT is urging motorists heading to Sunday’s Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to use extreme caution. Kickoff for Sunday’s Chiefs-Denver game at Arrowhead will begin at noon, and MoDOT says travel after the game will be more challenging that travel to the game.

MoDOT is also recommending that people delay their Monday morning commute, as the complex weather system has the potential to produce ice accumulations in some areas. MoDOT notes freezing rain and ice is expected to move into northwest Missouri early Monday morning.

You can check road conditions anytime at MoDOT’s traveler information map. Those without internet access or who want additional information can call the MoDOT customer service center anytime. That number is 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636). You can call it 24-7, 365 days a year.

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Free agents sign on with NFL teams following draft.

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The shopping began immediately after the NFL
Draft ended Saturday evening as teams came to terms with the many
undrafted free agents who will try to fight their way on to a
roster.

Going undrafted can be an advantage for a player who has multiple
free agent offers and can pick a team that offers a favorable
situation for him.

Following are many of the FCS players who according to
announcements and reports have signed, agreed to terms or accepted
a tryout with NFL teams. The list will continue to grow as teams
head toward rookie minicamps in May.

(Players from Missouri schools are highlighted)

Kansas City Chiefs: Davond Dade, OLB, Portland State; Mario
Jenkins, ILB, Idaho State; Elijah Marks, WR, Northern Arizona;
Jacquet McClendon, TE, Indiana State; Jimmy Murray, OL, Holy Cross;
Ebenezer “Ebo” Ogundeko, DE, Tennessee Titans; Jaypee Philbert, OL,
Alabama State; Devondre Seymour, OT, Southern Illinois; D’Montre
Wade, CB, Murray State

Arizona Cardinals: Dylan Cline, OL, Jacksonville State; Chad
Kanoff, QB, Princeton; Mike Needham, OLB, Southern Utah; Owen
Obasuyi, DT, Hampton; Austin Olsen, OT, Southern Illinois; Matt
Oplinger, OLB, Yale; Andy Smigiera, S, Robert Morris; Andrew
Vollert, TE, Weber State; Malcolm Washington, CB, Northern Iowa

Atlanta Falcons: Dontez Byrd, WR, Tennessee Tech; Tere’ Calloway,
SS, Alabama A&M; Richard “Dewey” Jarvis, OLB, Brown; David Marvin,
PK, Wofford (Georgia grad student); Damoun Patterson, WR,
Youngstown State

Baltimore Ravens: Jaelon Acklin, WR, Western Illinois; Chris Board,
LB, North Dakota State; Jordan Brown, CB, James Madison; Randin
Crecelius, OL, Portland State; Justin Evans, OT South Carolina
State; Alex Thompson, C, Monmouth; De’Lance Turner, RB, Alcorn State

Buffalo Bills: Chris Hardeman, CB, Houston Baptist; Dale Warren,
LB/SS, Chattanooga; Lucas Webb, FS, Chattanooga

Chicago Bears: Abdullah Anderson, DT, Bucknell; Terrell Bonds, CB,
Tennessee State (also Oakland Raiders tryout); James Fisher, LS,
North Dakota State; Khris Gardin, WR/RS, North Carolina A&T; Tafon
Mainsah, CB, Richmond; Bryan Schor, QB, James Madison

Cleveland Browns: Elijah Campbell, FS, Northern Iowa; Christian
Gibbs, WR, Illinois State; Darvin Kidsy, WR, Texas Southern;
Montrel Meander, S, Grambling State

Dallas Cowboys: Malik Earl, WR, Missouri State; Donovan Olumba, CB,
Portland State; Ed Shockley, LB Villanova

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Derrick Johnson’s time is up with the #Chiefs

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The Kansas City Chiefs announced that longtime linebacker Derrick Johnson will not be back next season.  Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt released a statement:

“Few players in recent history have meant more to the Chiefs franchise and the Kansas City community than Derrick Johnson. His tireless work ethic and passion for the game made him one of the most productive defensive players to ever wear a Chiefs uniform and one of the most respected players both in our locker room and around the league. Over the last 13 seasons, Derrick represented himself and the Chiefs organization with integrity and class, and he will always be a part of our Chiefs family.”

Johnson, 35, was the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in 2005.  He plans to keep playing, but also released a statement through the team.

“I’ve been blessed to be a part of the Kansas City Chiefs organization my entire career. I’d like to thank the Hunt family, my coaches, teammates and the staff for the tremendous amount of support I received over the years. I love Kansas City and this fan base, they’ve always had my back. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to spend 13 years in a place I love. I plan on playing for several more years because I love this game so much, but I look forward to retiring as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs when my career is over. I’ll miss my Chiefs teammates — we made a lot of big plays together over the years — and I wish them the best in bringing a championship home to the best and loudest fans in the NFL.”

Chiefs OC Nagy was last interview with the Bears before accepting head coaching job

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Matt Nagy, 39, the former Chiefs offensive coordinator will be introduced on Tuesday as the Chicago Bears 16th head coach in franchise history.  Nagy interviewed with the Bears on Sunday following the Chiefs 22-21 loss to Tennessee the day before.  Nagy was one of six who interviewed for the job vacated after John Fox was fired.

Nagy who helped develop Patrick Mahomes, selected 10th overall, will be responsible for developing Mitch Trubisky.  He was chosen second overall by the Bears in the 2017 Draft.

Nagy helped develop an offensive game plan that delivered 4,000+ passing yards from Alex Smith, 1,000+ rushing yards from rookie running back Kareem Hunt and 1,000+ receiving seasons from wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce.  The Chiefs were just the second team in NFL history (1981 San Diego Charger) to accomplish that feat.

Nagy spent the last five seasons with the Chiefs and was the offensive coordinator this season, taking over play-calling duties from Reid last month. He was co-offensive coordinator in 2016 and before that served as the quarterbacks coach for three seasons.

The five plays that cost the Chiefs a win

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The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Tennessee Titans, 22-21, on Saturday night, ending their season.  Since their victory in Super Bowl IV, the Chiefs are 4-16 in playoff games.  After jumping out to an 18-point lead, Tennessee responded with 19 unanswered points in the second half.  Only four times since the 1930’s has an NFL team blown an 18-point lead in a playoff game.  Andy Reid has been the head coach for two of those.

”Honestly we just didn’t come out ready to play in the second half, that’s what I’d say,” Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt said. ”Nobody likes losing and this one’s for real. We’re going home.”

“I felt like we didn’t come out aggressively in the second half,” said Chiefs wide receiver DeMarcus Robinson.

Here are the key plays that ultimately cost the Chiefs:

1-2:41 left in the first half.  Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson blitzes up the middle and blasts Titans QB Marcus Mariota who is ruled down but clearly fumbled the football.  Referee Jeff Triplett rules Mariota’s forward progress was stopped, resulting in a sack.  Tennessee kicks a 49-yard field goal from Ryan Succop for their first points of the game.

“I don’t know how you can call a guy down or blow the whistle when he didn’t hit the ground yet, especially on a sack,” Johnson said.

2-1:40 to play in the first half. Alex Smith’s pass to Travis Kelce is complete for 12 yards, but Kelce is hit on a helmet-to-helmet collision and leaves the game for concussion protocol.  Kelce never returns, and despite the Chiefs going up 21-3 on this drive the offense never looks the same.  Kansas City gains just 56 yards on their final possessions after that score.

3-12:30 to play in the 3rd quarter.  Tennessee is faced with a 3rd and 9 from their 20 yard line.  Marcus Mariota scrambles for a first down, keeping the Chiefs defense on the field for a drive that ends up taking 15 plays, covering 92 yards and 8:29 off the clock.  This TD makes the score 21-10.

4-4:49 left in the 3rd quarter.  Titans rookie Adoree Jackson muffs a punt that the Chiefs recover at the Tennessee 29 yard line.  Kansas City loses two yards on three plays and settle for a FG attempt from Harrison Butker.  The reliable rookie hits the upright and the Chiefs come away with no points.  That missed opportunity for three will haunt the Chiefs.

5-0:31 to go in the 3rd quarter.  While scrambling, Mariota throws a pass that is batted down at the goal line by Darrelle Revis.  The ball goes back to Mariota who catches his own pass and dives for the pylon cutting the Chiefs lead to 21-16.  Mariota becomes just the second player in league history to complete a pass to himself for a touchdown. Minnesota quarterback Brad Johnson pulled off the feat on Oct. 12, 1997, against the Carolina Panthers.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he had a front-row view of the historic play.

“I was looking right at it,” he said. “Things happen. The ball bounced right for him.”

 

Chiefs owner Hunt being sued by New Mexico

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New Mexico is suing Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, claiming he improperly secured hundreds of million of dollars in an alleged kickback scheme with state investment money. Attorney Rob Hoffman, who is representing Hunt, called the accusations baseless and issued a statement to the Kansas City Star, denying the allegations.

“The NMSIC lawsuit is, in a word, baseless.  The unfounded allegations against my client contravene both the facts of this case and his long-standing, irrefutable commitment to character and integrity. It represents nothing more than an irresponsible attempt to extract financial gain by damaging my client’s good name and we intend to explore all available legal remedies in pursuit of a just outcome.”

The New Mexico State Investment Council filed the lawsuit Santa Fe. It names Hunt as a defendant along with HFV Asset Management LP and others, named only as “John Does.”

According to the Albuquerque Journal, New Mexico’s State Investment Council’s lawsuit centers around Hunt agreeing to a kickback arrangement with then-Gov. Bill Richardson insiders Anthony and Marc Correra in return for them moving state investment money to a hedge fund in which Hunt was a partner.

The Santa Fe New Mexican claims Hunt secured $300 million in investments.  The investment scandal has been an ongoing saga in New Mexico for almost eight years and the council claims the state has lost millions of dollars.

Hunt starts his 11th season as Chairman and CEO of the Chiefs.

Hunt photo/credit KC Chiefs

Andy Reid will give every player a look in this first preseason game. No guarantees after Friday

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It is standard operating procedure for an Andy Reid football team.  You practice, you play.  At least that is what happens every year in the first preseason game.  Reid gives every player a look in live action as the evaluation process continues in training camp. After this Friday’s game against San Francisco, there is no guarantees on playing time.

“I take practices, meetings, this first game, it’s all put in the hopper,” said Reid.

The reason Reid plays everyone is not just because he’s a nice guy and wants everybody to have a turn.  Reid wants to make sure they don’t let somebody slip away to another team.  As Reid evaluates, he wants to be certain he’s not overlooking someone in camp who could be a contributor for the Chiefs.

“You want to make sure you’ve been as thorough as possible,” said Reid.

The plan for the quarterbacks is for each of them to play one quarter, but you’ll have to wait until the second half to see first round pick Patrick Mahomes.  Alex Smith will start, with Tyler Bray as the number two QB getting the second quarter.  Mahomes will start the second half and fourth quarter mop up duties will go to Joel Stave.

Execute.  That’s what the coaches are looking for.  There is no game planning against the 49ers.  The coaches want to see the QBs execute in the huddle, call the plays, get up to the line of scrimmage, runs the plays.  Reid wasn’t overly concerned with Mahomes three-interception practice from the other day.  In fact, Reid encourages his quarterbacks to push the envelope…see just how much they can thread the needle.  No better time to learn your limits then in practice.

The Chiefs have a new kicker in camp.  They have signed former Penn State kicker Sam Ficken, who will play in Friday night’s preseason opener against the 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium.  Andy Reid said they’re taking precautions with regular kicker Cairo Santos who has missed the last few practices.

Dorsey wheels and deals ten draft picks down to six for 2017

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Chiefs 2017 draft picks
1 (10) QB Patrick Mahomes–Texas Tech.  Because he comes from Texas, you’re going to hear the term “gunslinger” thrown away.  So cliche.  Simply put, the kid has an arm.  His dad was a former major league pitcher.  Patrick could hit 96 mph on the gun and the Red Raiders baseball coach said he’s a “once in a generation” kind of ball player.  The reason Mahomes picked football over baseball is because he said there’s nothing like the feeling of having 60,000 fans screaming after you make a play.

I was critical of GM John Dorsey making this pick and then saying Mahomes has two years to learn behind Alex Smith.  That may be what Dorsey is saying on the outside, but inside they have to feel he can compete and ultimately win the job from Smith.

Dorsey’s legacy with the Chiefs falls on this pick.  He traded a third round pick from this year’s draft and next year’s first round to Buffalo.

2 (59) DE Tanoh Kpassagnon–Villanova.  At 6’7, 289 pounds, I’ve seen multiple draft sites refer to him physically as a “freak.”  Playing at a school like Villanova, he didn’t face high end competition, but with his size and natural talents, the Chiefs believe they can coach him up.  This is the pass rusher KC may have been hoping for.

3 (86) RB Kareem Hunt–Toledo. Dorsey traded up to get Hunt.  May not be known to many fans, but within NFL circles, scouts and execs like him.  He’s got reliable hands.  I read he only fumbled once in four seasons.

4 (139) WR Jehu Chesson–Michigan. Another situation where Dorsey traded up.  All current six wide receivers from 2017 will be back which makes it seem very likely someone gets cuts.  If Dorsey traded up, he’s keeping Chesson. That should create some great competition at the position this summer.  From what I’ve read, insiders think Chesson can step right in and play on an NFL team.

5 (183) ILB Ukeme Eligwe–Southern Georgia.  Risky pick.  He didn’t do much at Florida State for three years and got kicked out for “violating team rules.”  He landed at Southern and didn’t do much in terms of creating a buzz.

6 (218) S Leon McQuay III–USC.  The Chiefs roster is full of defensive backs.  McQuay, taken so low, was worth the pick as a development project.