Sunday marked the first padded practice at the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Despite high temperatures, defensive end Mike Danna was ready to see the increased intensity.
“It’s great hearing the pads pop,” said Kansas City’s second-longest tenured defender. “Being able to thud, being able to wrap up, being able to be physical outside of the protective shells? It’s amazing. Guys were competing every single play.
“Nine-on-seven was tough. It was hot, but when the pads come on, you see who’s really about it and who’s not.