The start of training camp has the Kansas City Chiefs rookies bonding before the arrival of the veterans to start full team drills.
Chiefs rookie center Hunter Nourzad opened up about his experience with the offensive line through OTAs during his press conference with the media on Thursday.
“Yeah, I think – not even just the draft picks – the entire offensive line room that’s here is very, very cohesive, and we all have great relationships with each other,” said Nourzad. “It’s not really one person leaning on another; it’s everybody leaning on each other, and I think the room and the culture that has been built here – in the offensive line room – is extremely good.”
The training camp work will affect all levels of the roster as the young players will learn from proven veterans, especially if they are needed for relief. Nourzad is slated as a backup offensive lineman, with his focus at center behind starter and Pro Bowler Creed Humphrey.
“I don’t even think it’s a tangible amount, you know what I mean. He (Creed Humphrey) has so much to give when it comes to knowledge, scheme, and technique in his play,” said Nourzad. “I mean, you watch him play, he is an extremely, extremely talented center. I’m going to do my best to try to get every ounce of knowledge out of him.”
Nourzad was respected for his versatility on the offensive line in college and could serve as an essential depth option at each position on the offensive line.