One of the prevailing storylines of Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp a month ago was that the team felt the need to slow down rookie first-round defensive end George Karlaftis.
Halfway in jest, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid revealed the 21-year-old had one speed: 100 miles an hour — and that extended to walkthroughs. Understanding the tempo of the exercises was simply part of Karlaftis adjusting to the pro game.
Following the team's first of three mandatory workouts on Tuesday, Karlaftis revealed he got a head start on becoming a pro by losing 10 to 15 pounds during his pre-draft process.