Chiefs Check-in: RB Isiah Pacheco ahead of schedule…

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RB Isiah Pacheco gave us an update on his health and goals for the upcoming season. Rookie WR Rashee Rice also spoke to the media about a couple of different topics, and the Chiefs have a Madden ’99 club’ member.

Check out those stories and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Friday, July 21:

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RB Isiah Pacheco told the media on Thursday that he will “absolutely” be ready to go for Week 1.
Pacheco also said that a big goal of his for the 2023 season is to be a 1,000-yard rusher.
Pacheco had high praise for rookie RB Deneric Prince, calling him a “good worker.”
Rookie WR Rashee Rice told the media that he and QB Shane Buechele worked together daily ahead of training camp.
Rice also explained how his puking incident during the first day of practice was a non-factor.
Travis Kelce is in the “99 Club” in “Madden NFL 24” for a record fourth time.
Chiefs legendary return specialist Dante Hall had some words of advice for rookie DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah during the 2023 NFL draft.
KSHB-TV sports anchor Aaron Ladd captured a funny video of a bee chasing after QB Patrick Mahomes during practice.

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When speaking to the media on Tuesday, QB Patrick Mahomes showed his recognition of the talent in the AFC. The 27-year-old QB feels that this year will be the toughest in getting back to the Super Bowl.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes offered some words of advice to incoming rookies regarding Andy Reid’s training camp routines.
Chiefs HC Andy Reid feels that rookies reporting to Training Camp is beneficial for the team.
Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons believes that TE Travis Kelce should be paid similarly to receivers.
Training camp footage shows Patrick Mahomes connecting with rookie WR Nikko Remigio for a touchdown.
As “Madden NFL 24” rankings are released, Charles Goldman gives us insight into where each Chiefs offensive lineman and running backs rank in the video game.
The Chiefs officially placed DT Tershawn Wharton on the PUP list to begin training camp.
Chiefs’ rookie OT Wanya Morris is learning from veteran offensive lineman Donovan Smith during the early portions of training camp.
Chiefs’ rookie pass rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah acknowledges that he is entering training camp with more pressure, as he is a “hometown” first-round pick.