The Chiefs put in an order for more Rakeem Nunez-Roches, and he delivered.
Carrying 307 pounds, Nunez-Roches, a third-year defensive lineman popularly known as “Nacho,” arrived at training camp about 25 pounds heavier than when he left last season.
The idea was to trade a bit of agility for some lower-half strength and bulk.
“I was always fast and agile and explosive but anytime I was hit on my hip I would go flying,” Nunez-Roches said. “If I just added a little bit more to my lower half I would be OK.”
The first competitive test was positive.