ST. JOSEPH, Mo.
For the moment, running back Jamaal Charles cannot be LaVance Taylor’s favorite Kansas City Chiefs player.
Taylor is Taylor’s favorite Chief, and Charles happens to play the same position.
An underdog story with a strong local twist has unfolded at Chiefs camp. Taylor, who grew up in Raytown and became a record-setting running back for Central Missouri, pulled on a No. 32 red jersey on Friday and took reps in his first NFL camp.
Area player trying to make good is always a fun tale. How Taylor landed a spot amplifies the power of social media.