One of many Kansas City Chiefs objectives this offseason was to bolster its extensive receiving corps.
The workforce added some appreciable velocity to the receiver room in April once they chosen former Texas Longhorns standout Xavier Worthy within the first spherical.
Shortly after he was drafted, three-time Tremendous 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 get pleasure from any sort of grace interval.
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Patrick Mahomes appears enthusiastic about Xavier Worthy (Getty Photos)
“There is not any easing [him in],” Mahomes informed reporters this week. “He’ll should be able to go. We received a variety of competitors on this offense.”
Worthy was on the apply area 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 area.
“He received a variety of psychological work in these previous few weeks that he had throughout OTAs and minicamp, however it is time to go now.”
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) directs motion throughout Tremendous Bowl LIV in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020, at Exhausting Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas Metropolis Star/Tribune Information Service through Getty Photos)
The 2-time NFL MVP pointed to the success embattled extensive receiver Rashee Rice had final 12 months and mentioned his Chiefs teammates have to 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’ll push you to the restrict and put together your self to be able to go for the season. That is not simply him. That is all people and all people has to have that mentality once they come into camp.”
Xavier Worthy #WO40 of Texas smiles after breaking the 40-yard sprint report with a time of 4.21 seconds in the course of the NFL Mix at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Stacy Revere/Getty Photos)
Rice surrendered to authorities in April for his position in a automobile crash that concerned a number of automobiles. He was later launched on bond.
In Might, police opened an investigation into Rice’s alleged position 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 in the course of the upcoming season, it may open the door for a bigger position for Worthy throughout his rookie 12 months.
The Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5.
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