The Chiefs will have had three weeks of training camp practices by the time the preseason opener at Arizona kicks off Saturday. “You get to see some different looks,” offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said. “It become real, and these guys are all competing for spots.”

Who needs to have big moments to improve his stock? Star columnists Sam McDowell and Vahe Gregorian discussed that topic and more on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast.

Rookies, like first-round draft pick Josh Simmons, will get much attention Some veterans will as well, especially among non-starters.

Also, McDowell and Gregorian determine if the Royals were winners or losers at the trade deadline.

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