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Chiefs’ Derrick Nnadi celebrates Super Bowl win by doing something awesome for over 100 rescue dogs

Derrick Nnadi found an incredible way to celebrate the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win.

Kansas City Chiefs defensie tackle Derrick Nnadi has celebrated each Chiefs win this season by covering the adoption fees for one dog at a local animal shelter called KC Pet Project, which is awesome.

But now he’s doing something even better – Nnadi announced he’ll cover the adoption costs (which is about $150 per dog) for over 100 dogs that are up for adoption at the shelter in celebration of the Chiefs’ win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 54.

Nnadi developed a soft spot for rescue dogs – which are some incredible dogs – after he got one named Rocky in his senior year in college while at Florida State.

The third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft shared his excitement about the news on Monday:

A spokesperson for the shelter said they couldn’t be happier. From ABC News:

“Kansas City is on cloud nine this morning with last night’s win and we’re thrilled to be partnering with Derrick Nnadi on this wonderful initiative,” Tori Fugate, the chief communications officer at Kansas City Campus for Animal Care, told ABC News.

Nnadi’s foundation has sponsored a dog’s adoption fee after each Chiefs win this season and “all of the dogs sponsored have found forever homes as a result,” Fugate explained. “Thanks to his incredible support, more than 100 available dogs in our care will have their adoption fees sponsored starting today.”

Now that is one special way to celebrate a Super Bowl title.

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Doggone it, this is good: Chiefs player paying the adoption fees for 100 dogs in one KC shelter

There are many ways to celebrate and enjoy a Super Bowl victory. Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi has tackled one of his serious concerns: What to do with 100 dogs at KC Pet Project that need to be adopted. To make it more likely …

There are many ways to celebrate and enjoy a Super Bowl victory. Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi has tackled one of his serious concerns: What to do with 100 dogs at KC Pet Project that need to be adopted. To make it more likely that prospective owners who want a dog but perhaps worry about the adoption fees, well, he’s waived those. In the sense (and cents), that’s paid off all of the adoption costs.

I was tempted to say, Good, boy! But, honestly, good on ya man. A strong generous (the average adoption fee for each dog is $150). Hopefully, more fellas follow his example.

As Nnadi told CNN and the network reported:

“All my life I always wanted a dog,” Nnadi told CNN. “Growing up I didn’t have a pet, my parents didn’t really allow pets.”

But going into his senior year of college, Nnadi got his first dog, Rocky. And the love between them inspired him to help other animals.

“When I first got him, he was very timid,” Nnadi said. “It made me think of how other animals, whether they’re owned or in a shelter, are feeling scared and alone.”

To learn more about the KC Pet Project — which Tori Fugate leads as the chief (how appropriate) communications officer and who offers profuse praise of Nnadi — go here.

(Photo courtesy of KC Pet Project)

 

Titans-Chiefs: 5 Chiefs players to watch

Here’s a look at five Chiefs players to keep an eye on this week.

Sunday’s game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs will be the determining factor in which team represents the AFC in Super Bowl LIV.

Both teams will need breakout performances from some of their key players to come out with the win, and both Tennessee and Kansas City present their own unique challenges to their opponent.

Here’s a look at five Chiefs players to keep an eye on this week.

1. RB Damien Williams.

The Chiefs are much more of a passing team than they are a rushing team, but Williams has been an asset, finding the end zone on receptions and carries.

He’s been a historically dominant player in the postseason, having recorded four rushing touchdowns and three receiving scores in postseason contests, including last year’s.

He was a key factor in last week’s win over the Texans, finishing out with two rushing scores and one receiving touchdown.

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Chiefs believe routine is key to altitude adjustment in Mexico City

The Kansas City Chiefs are sticking to what they know when it comes to preparing for the high-altitude in Mexico City.

The Kansas City Chiefs will look to elevate their game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday.

They’ll be playing 7,200 feet above sea level at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, a difference of nearly 6,300 feet from Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs typically have one high-elevation game per year in Denver, at an altitude of 5,280 feet, so players like quarterback Patrick Mahomes feel prepared to face any challenges that the elevation may present.

“I’m obviously very excited to play in Mexico with the stadium, the history, the people and fan base that’s down there,” Mahomes said. “It’s going to be an amazing atmosphere. The altitude to me is something that’s just part of it. I’m going to trust what Rick (Burkholder) and Coach (Andy) Reid and their plan and the process. I’ve never been affected, knock on wood, never been affected like in Denver or anything like that. I know it’s supposed to be twice as high or whatever, but I’m going to go out there and focus on the game and what I can in order to have success.”

The Chiefs have done their research and they think the disruption in routine is more harmful than any potential benefits of training at a higher elevation. Their opponents, the Los Angeles Chargers, are training in Colorado Springs at the Air Force Academy. Kansas City will instead focus on other types of key preparations that will help as they head into the game.

“Obviously you are going to try to stay hydrated and try to get the right amount of rest but I think that’s stuff you do as the season goes on every single year,” Mahomes said. “As the season goes on, you have to make sure your body is in the best condition because it’s a long season. We’re excited to get to go to a place like that and get to play.”

As long as the Chiefs take the right steps in preparation, they’re confident the altitude won’t present them any problems.

“I just stay hydrated, man,” rookie wide receiver Mecole Hardman said. “The best thing you can do anyways is to stay hydrated and just go out there and play.”

Hardman added that he didn’t feel like the altitude in Denver affected him when the Chiefs played there earlier this season. That’s a sentiment echoed by some of his defensive teammates as well, like second-year defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi.

“The altitude [in Mexico City] — I’m not really worried about that from what I’ve been seeing,” Nnadi said. “A lot of our coaches did a lot of research when it comes to altitude. When we were in Denver we weren’t really that affected by it, so I feel like we should be fine.”

One thing is for certain: The decision-makers put a lot of thought into the choice to stick to their normal routine, and everyone, including the players, believes that it will pay off in the long run.