Chiefs training camp notebook Day 5: Peter Woods pops in pads
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Key Points:
- The Kansas City Chiefs held their fifth training camp practice in full pads on a sunny, warmer day at Missouri Western State University, following their first off day since arriving on campus.
- Rookie defensive tackle Peter Woods impressed coaches and teammates with his effort and technique during full-team periods, earning praise from head coach Andy Reid and right guard Trey Smith for his talent and potential.
- Wide receivers Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton, and Andrew Armstrong saw significant reps with quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the absence of Cyrus Allen and Xavier Worthy, with Armstrong notably gaining Mahomes’ trust and positive recognition from Reid.
- The right tackle position remains a competition between rookie Kahlil Benson and veteran Jaylon Moore, with Reid emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes and consistent improvement in the young player.
- Second-year running back Brashard Smith has emerged as the primary backup to Kenneth Walker, showing promise as a versatile player who must continue to develop his pass protection and route-running skills to secure more playing time.
