Tag: Skyy Moore

Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins comments on seeking first Super Bowl title: ‘Playing for something’

Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins comments on seeking first Super Bowl title: ‘Playing for something’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs’ newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins addressed the media for the first time since the deal was finalized. He shared his thoughts on the franchise from afar, Super Bowl aspirations, and contributions to the team.

“Obviously, throughout my career, being a big fan of what Andy (Reid) has done going against those guys in Houston (Texans), they gave us some tough battles,” said Hopkins. “So always, just admired them from afar. Chris Jones, one of my buddies off the field, so him and I, of course, talked about, you know, the potential, you know, if I ever got the chance being a free agent or getting traded.”

The five-time Pro Bowler shared his thoughts on entering the Chiefs facility and culture on his first day.

“I think everything everybody does here, not just in this facility, outside of the facility, it’s detailed,” said Hopkins. “I know that’s how you win championships.”

The Chiefs are undefeated through six games this season and are eyeing a three-peat. Hopkins was traded from the struggling Tennessee Titans, which gave him a new life and a chance at postseason success.

“It means a lot. It takes your game to a different level. It takes your focus, your drive, knowing that you’re playing for something. It takes a game to a different level.” said Hopkins. “I haven’t played meaningful football in a couple of years since we probably started 8-0 in Arizona (Cardinals). So, it takes a game to a different level.”

Hopkins has earned All-Pro honors five times in his career and, through six games this season, has 15 catches for 173 yards while dealing with quarterback issues in Tennessee. He is far from concerned about his production with new quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

“I can do a lot of things. Obviously, you guys seen, but just trying to make plays,” said Hopkins. “I’m not trying to give a PSA of what I can do or what I can’t do. I play football. So it’s going out there and making plays.”

The Chiefs placed wide receiver Skyy Moore on injured reserve and are without JuJu Smith-Schuster for an undetermined time due to a hamstring injury. Whether or not he plays this Sunday, Hopkins’ addition is needed in the lineup.

Ex-Chiefs OL issues scathing criticism of struggling WR

Former #Chiefs OL Geoff Schwartz expressed his frustration about WR Skyy Moore’s recent performances in a post to Twitter on Monday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football” in Week 5, but the defending Super Bowl champions’ performance was far from perfect.

Third-year wide receiver Skyy Moore drew criticism from former Chiefs offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz after his disappointing showing against the Saints in primetime.

Schwartz expressed his frustration with Moore in a post to Twitter, where he questioned why the Western Michigan product was still on Kansas City’s roster.

Check out Schwartz’s post below to see exactly what the nine-year NFL veteran had to say about Moore’s uninspiring play to this point in the 2024 regular season:

 

Moore hasn’t recorded a single catch through the Chiefs’ first five games and has mostly been limited to a special teams role as a kick returner.

Kansas City’s fans will have to wait to see if Moore can rebound with a better performance when the Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers after a Week 6 bye.

Chiefs Dave Toub discusses options after Mecole Hardman misses Friday’s practice

Kansas City #Chiefs Dave Toub discusses options after Mecole Hardman misses Friday’s practice | @EdEastonJr

The injuries are racking up on the offensive side of the ball for the Kansas City Chiefs, and it’s carrying over to the special teams unit.

Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke with the media on Friday about the possibility of Mecole Hardman being unavailable for Monday night after missing practice due to a knee injury. He mentioned several names that could fill in this week as the kick and punt returner.

“We have a number of guys that can do it; obviously, Nikko (Remigio) can do it, (Montrell) Washington could do it. Any of those two guys could possibly pop up if Mecole (Hardman) was down,” said Toub, and then obviously, we have other guys, I mean, (Xavier) Worthy to be a punt returner, Skyy Moore, we have a lot of guys. We have a lot of options there. “

Remigio, named one of the first options on Toub’s list in case Hardman is unavailable on Monday, aligns with the praise he received during training camp. He is currently listed on the practice squad but could be in line for a call-up over the next few hours to fill the role.

Report: Chiefs GM Brett Veach was not happy about Skyy Moore’s drop vs. Chargers

According to a report from Harold Kuntz of FOX 4 in Kansas City, Chiefs GM Brett Veach was not happy about Skyy Moore’s latest drop.

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without star wide receiver Rashee Rice after a knee injury forced him out of the defending Super Bowl champions’ Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

While Rice is sidelined, the Chiefs will have to rely on veterans Justin Watson, Mecole Hardman, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore, and rookie Xavier Worthy to pick up the slack in the passing game.

Though each of these receivers is expected to have a larger role in Kansas City’s offense with Rice out of action, Moore may have a hard time getting on the field after a poor performance this weekend.

According to a report from FOX 4 sports anchor Harold Kuntz, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach was less than thrilled with Moore after he dropped a pass from Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City’s latest victory.

Check out Kuntz’s report below, which was posted to Twitter by Chiefs Wire legend Robert Rimpson:

Moore is in his third season in Kansas City and has failed to make an impact on the Chiefs’ 2024 campaign.

Through four games, Moore has yet to register a single catch.

Chiefs coaching staff evaluates wide receiver room after four games

Kansas City #Chiefs coaching staff evaluates wide receiver room after four games | @EdEastonJr

Rashee Rice’s knee injury took away the Kansas City Chiefs’ top receiver last Sunday, forcing the coaching staff to look for another player to step into that role.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters on Monday via Zoom about the state of several wide receivers on the roster after Rice’s injury. He included rookie standout Xavier Worthy, fresh from his spectacular 54-yard touchdown reception last Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.

“We’ll see how he does (Worthy). We’ve got guys here who have experience playing the game. It’s not that he’s the only one; he doesn’t have to be the only one.” said Reid. “So, we’ve got a good group of guys there that we can utilize, and we normally spread the ball around, and that’s what we’ll continue to strive to do.”

The Chiefs added JuJu Smith-Schuster to the roster shortly before the start of the regular season, and he’s already contributed with a touchdown reception this season.

“I think he’s (Smith-Schuster) played quite a bit up to this point. And I think he’s in good shape,” said Reid. “Pat’s (Patrick Mahomes) got a lot of trust in him, and he’s still a good football player.

Skyy Moore has been another consistent player this season, although not statistically, and Reid commented on his contributions to the team.

“Sky is a good football player. He’s given us some good downs. He had the one drop yesterday on the third down.” said Reid. “He knows he has to make it, but he’s given us some good downs over these four games. So we’re OK.”

The number of targets for each player may significantly increase over the next few weeks.

Veteran Chiefs WR discusses mentorship role, praises young wideouts

Kansas City #Chiefs WR Justin Watson discusses mentorship role, praises young wideouts | @EdEastonJr

The wide receivers room gets plenty of attention during the preseason, with many talented players competing for limited spots on the depth chart.

Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson is entering his third season with the team and has already assumed a mentorship role. He spoke with reporters on Monday about adjusting to being viewed as the older veteran in the room.

“I’ve always just tried to be a leader in the (receiver) room. Even my first year here, when I was trying to get my feet wet,” said Watson. “Yeah, like I said, it is just cool to know what the coaches want, know what Pat (Patrick Mahomes) wants, and be able to share some insight with these guys so they don’t have to learn the hard way. It’s been fun coming in as the new guy and then three years in, kind of find myself as the old guy in the room and the guy that has got a little more grey hairs here and there.”

Watson has been a reliable target for Patrick Mahomes in recent seasons, making impactful plays during games and contributing to back-to-back Super Bowl runs. He highlighted two of the younger receivers in the room competing for a roster spot.

“I think top to bottom, we’ve had a lot of good receivers. I look at Skyy Moore as another guy that I think (is) in his third year also has evolved his role from just playing one position to knowing all the (receiver) spots. Being able to – you know, if something happens, somebody needs a water break, a shoelace (is untied), or something, and being able to point at Skyy and (he’ll) head in. Cornell Powell is a great example in the preseason the other day.” said Watson. “He wasn’t supposed to be on that play. We needed a sub for one play, and then he makes the play of the preseason with a great catch. I think we have done a great job as a receiver room, not just learning one position or just our plays, but trying to learn the whole offense so we can be dependable.”

The 28-year-old, a three-time Super Bowl champion, finished last season with 27 catches for 460 yards and three touchdowns.

Carson Wentz, Skyy Moore building chemistry at Chiefs training camp

Check out this video of Carson Wentz and Skyy Moore building chemistry at #Chiefs training camp ahead of Kansas City’s preseason kickoff.

On Thursday, fans were treated to more explosive highlights from the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp, with two unlikely heroes taking center stage.

Backup quarterback Carson Wentz and third-year receiver Skyy Moore were the latest players to be featured on the Chiefs’ social media pages after the pair connected for a long gain against Kansas City’s superb secondary during practice in St. Joseph earlier this week.

Check out this video, which was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account, of Wentz’s outstanding connecting with Moore, which featured a beautiful grab from the rising receiver after a beautiful pass by the Super Bowl LII champion:

 

Exceptional throws like this have become routine for Wentz during the Chiefs’ workouts at Missouri Western State University, and while fans in Kansas City will hope that he isn’t forced into action in 2024, the former first-round pick seems to be in rare form heading into the preseason,

Expect Wentz to continue looking Moore’s way during the Chiefs’ exhibition tilt against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid says Skyy Moore is performing well in training camp

Kansas City #Chiefs HC Andy Reid says Skyy Moore is performing well in training camp | @EdEastonJr

Staying on top of your game in the NFL is vital to maintaining your position on a team, regardless of your past accolades. At the end of training camp, the Kansas City Chiefs will have tough decisions regarding their crowded and talented wide receivers room.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has a reputation for giving players the opportunity to earn and keep their spots, especially the players with a high upside. On Sunday, he spoke highly of wide receiver Skyy Moore, entering his third season with the Chiefs and looking to secure a spot on this year’s team.

“He’s a few years into this thing now. So just cut loose and play through it,” said Reid. “Go play, and he’s doing a nice job with that. He’s actually playing good football right now.”

The Chiefs placed Moore on their injured reserve list after defeating the New England Patriots in Week 15 last season due to a knee injury. He didn’t have the expected impact in his second season, finishing the year with 21 catches for 244 yards and a touchdown. Rashee Rice became a primary wide receiver target for Patrick Mahomes in his rookie season as the hobbled Moore dealt with injuries.

Sorting through all that is the Kansas City Chiefs receiving corps

Making fantasy football sense of this deep but unsettled cast of wideouts.

One of the more remarkable aspects of the Kansas City Chiefs winning back-to-back Super Bowls is that the team hasn’t had a wide receiver reach the 1,000-yard mark since they traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins before the 2022 season. That year, JuJu Smith-Schuster, now with the New England Patriots, led the club with 933; last year it was Rashee Rice (938). Beyond that, only current Buffalo Bills WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling has even topped 500 yards the past two years.

Kansas City’s struggles at the position haven’t been from a lack of effort as they’ve used premium picks on Rice, Skyy Moore, and Xavier Worthy, signed veteran free agents (Smith-Schuster and Marquise Brown), and traded for Kadarius Toney and Mecole Hardman. On paper, this year’s group looks the best it has since Hill was traded with a deep mix of talent around quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

What does that mean for fantasy owners? Let’s dive in.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach provides update on WRs Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore

#Chiefs GM Brett Veach gave reporters an update on wide receivers Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore during a press conference on Friday.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offseason is humming along as the team prepares for the 2024 NFL Draft next week. The most-discussed position of need for the defending Super Bowl champions is wide receiver, as the squad hopes to improve their production at the position after a noticeable drop-off in 2023.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach addressed the media on Friday via Zoom to give his thoughts on the current state of Kansas City’s roster, specifically touching on expectations for Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore next season.

“We’re obviously hoping both continue to improve progress and can be consistent playmakers for us,” Veach explained. “Kadarius has obviously had a long history of injury issues, but he is probably our most talented wideout. Now again, it doesn’t do anyone any good unless unless you stay healthy. But I mean, the kid has always worked hard here for us. I know; he’s been down there with Pat (Patrick Mahomes). I think it’s just a matter of him staying healthy. I think if he can do that, he can really do a lot of great things in this offense.

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“That’s one of the things there’s a lot of speculation about KT, but I don’t think we ever stopped believing in him. I think people around the building like him, and it’s, it’s the injury bug, and hopefully, he gets some luck on his side, and he can stay healthy and be the player that he was in Florida and the player that we’ve seen in spurts here. So, just hoping he has a good offseason and has a little luck on his side and can stay healthy.”

Moore also dealt with injury issues last season, being placed on injured reserve in December and unable to get his timing back effectively for the postseason run.

“Skyy (Moore) has always been a mentally tough kid,” Veach said. “He had that knee injury last year, too. So, to some degree, it is just these guys being on the field and staying healthy, and then making plays when their number is called.

“The great thing about both these guys are the two guys we really like as people, and they’re smart guys, and they work hard. And now it’s just a matter of them putting themselves in position to earn consistent playing time and then make plays when their number is called.”

Toney and Moore will prioritize health, as the young receivers are still a big part of the team’s future, especially with the ongoing police investigation of Rashee Rice.