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Chiefs’ Eric Fisher accepts move to right tackle, says he’s over pressure of being No. 1 pick

Sporting a new full beard and a confident demeanor, Eric Fisher stood in front of reporters Wednesday and spoke about his recent position switch and the pressure of living up to his status as a former No. 1 overall draft pick.

“I’m past that,” said Fisher, who was moved this week from left to right tackle by Chiefs coach Andy Reid. “I definitely went through my growing pains, putting myself in unnecessary situations by putting pressure on myself. I’m over that, I’m confident in what I’m doing now.

“They need me on the right, I’ll go to the right.