Training camp unites community ahead of Red Rally
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- After a day off Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs were back at training camp — and the fans showed up.
The entire team was available for autographs, and fans lined up before and after practice for a chance to get their favorite player's signature. Keyton Reck has been a Chiefs fan his whole life and hoped to get an autograph from one of the players.
"I know there's a lot of people here, so I might have a small chance," Reck said. "But whatever I get I am going to be grateful for, no matter what."
Season ticket holder, Phil Smith, has been lucky enough to collect many autographs over the years. Sunday wasn't about the signatures for him — he was more interested in watching the offensive line.
"I'm here mostly to watch Josh Simmons and some of the players," Smith said. "I'm here to see what kind of offensive line protection that we're going to have for Patrick Mahomes."
Each year, the Chiefs attract fans from all over the country to training camp. For Shaunta Griddine, said team impacts the community in ways that go beyond football.
"It is a family dynamic that's what we do every year," Griddine said. "That's the reason why we get better: because it is a family dynamic."
