REPORT DATES: Rookies July 24th, Veterans July 24th

SITE: University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI

CAMP OBJECTIVES: The Chiefs experienced major roster turnover in the offseason, and will need to develop several key personnel areas during camp in order to have a fighting chance in 2008. Kansas City's woeful offensive line of 2007 has been upgraded thanks to first-round draft choice Branden Albert (Virginia), who must prove capable of making an immediate impact. The backfield appears set with quarterback Brodie Croyle and healing running back Larry Johnson (foot), but Herm Edwards and new offensive coordinator Chan Gailey need to identify primary backups at both positions. The defense lacks proven playmakers following the trade of Jared Allen to Minnesota, but rookies Glenn Dorsey (DT), Brandon Flowers (CB) and DaJuan Morgan (S) are being counted on to bring something to the table. The Chiefs finished 28th in the NFL against the pass last year, so the work of the pass rush and secondary will be particularly telling. On special teams, journeyman Nick Novak and rookie Connor Barth (North Carolina) are attempting to win the kicking job, while B.J. Sams (Ravens) looks to establish himself as the new return specialist.

PRESEASON SCHEDULE:

Aug 7 - at Chicago, 8:00 PM Aug 16 - vs. Arizona, 8:00 PM Aug 23 - at Miami, 7:30 PM Aug 28 - vs. St. Louis, 8:00 PM