Matt Conner

Indianapolis, Lubbock

Editor at FanSided

Contributing Writer at Arrowhead Addict

Editor @Fansided | Lead @ArrowheadAddict | Former @SBNation | President, Christian Okoye Fan Club

Articles

We’ve been talking about Mike Caliendo’s role on the Chiefs all wrong

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Conner

How you feel about Mike Caliendo will depend on the way the conversation is framed—and that's a shame. This preseason, Caliendo is going to be given the chance to compete for starting reps at left guard in the wake of Joe Thuney's departure from the Kansas City Chiefs. In place of the perennial All-Pro, Andy Reid says the team is turning to a competition primarily between Caliendo and Kingsley Suamataia for the chance to line up to the left of Creed Humphrey.
We’ve been talking about Mike Caliendo’s role on the Chiefs all wrong

6 days ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Matt Conner

The conversation around Mike Caliendo's value to the Chiefs is all in the way you frame it. How you feel about Mike Caliendo will depend on the way the conversation is framed—and that's a shame. This preseason, Caliendo is going to be given the chance to compete for starting reps at left guard in the wake of Joe Thuney's departure from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Chiefs' backfield changes leave Carson Steele fighting for his football life

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Conner

Carson Steele was the feel-good story of the 2024 Chiefs' preseason. This year, he's the forgotten one. Last year at this time, Steele was busy making waves on his way to shocking everyone by making the Chiefs' initial 53-man roster out of training camp, An undrafted rookie out of UCLA (and formerly Ball State), Steele forced his way into the conversation with a rugged playing style, a work ethic loved by his coaches, and notable production that could not be ignored.
Chiefs' backfield changes leave Carson Steele fighting for his football life

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Matt Conner

Carson Steele is going to have to turn heads again in Chiefs training camp. Carson Steele was the feel-good story of the 2024 Chiefs' preseason. This year, he's the forgotten one.
2026 mock draft sends Arch Manning to Raiders and 3 Texans to Chiefs

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Matt Conner

The Chiefs have good luck with prospects from the state of Texas, so why not three more? If you trust the early 2026 NFL mock drafts, the AFC West might get the most anticipated gunslinger in years: Arch Manning. The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to be horrible once again in 2025, despite the arrival of head coach Pete Carroll, and that means mocks have the Raiders picking first overall next spring, which would give them a chance at Manning.
This 2009 redraft twist shows how badly the Chiefs blew it

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Matt Conner

We're pretty sure K.C. would love a redo on this one. The idea of redoing the 2009 NFL Draft class has undoubtedly crossed the minds of those running the Kansas City Chiefs organization before now. One of the more lackluster draft classes in Chiefs history, the 2009 rookie crop had little to show for it, and it started at the top with the uninspired career of Tyson Jackson.
Omarr Norman-Lott is unsigned and the new contract trend could be to blame

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Matt Conner

Things are shifting for second-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. And then there was one. The Kansas City Chiefs have already gotten every selection from the 2025 NFL Draft under contract, save for one prospect who has yet to sign on the dotted line: defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott. It also might be the most contentious contract of the bunch. Typically, NFL rookie contracts are considered done deals (pun intended) pretty quickly after the actual three-day event occurs.
Carson Wentz linked to Steelers fallback plan if Aaron Rodgers dream dies

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Matt Conner

Carson Wentz's wait might be over soon. After spending the 2024 season backing up Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Wentz presently finds himself without a home as the summer approaches. The Chiefs opted not to bring Wentz back in 2025, instead turning to Gardner Minshew on a one-year deal to serve as their latest one-year insurance policy.
Carson Wentz linked to Steelers fallback plan if Aaron Rodgers dream dies

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Matt Conner

It's not likely what Steelers fans want to see, but Carson Wentz might be an option there in Pittsburgh. Carson Wentz's wait might be over soon. After spending the 2024 season backing up Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Wentz presently finds himself without a home as the summer approaches. The Chiefs opted not to bring Wentz back in 2025, instead turning to Gardner Minshew on a one-year deal to serve as their latest one-year insurance policy.
Once-forgotten Chiefs WR is suddenly turning heads in the UFL

1 week ago | arrowheadaddict.com | Matt Conner

Cornell Powell is proving he still belongs on a pro field with a breakout UFL season that mirrors his late rise at Clemson. Some wide receivers arrive at the professional level ready for the task at hand. Others need time to get things figured out—whether it's the scheme, the coaching staff, the personnel fit, or the adjustment in competition.