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Observations:
• Safety Eric Berry, who returned to the Chiefs at the start of training camp after battling lymphoma, showed the athletic ability that made him an All-Pro selection and a three-time Pro Bowler during 11-on-11 drill with a diving interception. Quarterback Aaron Murray threw into the middle of the field and the pass was deflected off a defender. Berry dove for the ball, securing it before it hit the ground, and received rousing applause from the fans in attendance.
• The defense continued to get in passing lanes with tipped passes and interceptions for a third straight day. All Pro LB Derrick Johnson recorded an interception off quarterback Chase Daniel and cornerback Sean Smith had a tipped pass near the sideline to prevent an Alex Smith completion.
• The Chiefs ran with the same starting offensive line during 11-on-11 drills for a fifth straight day with left tackle Eric Fisher, left guard Ben Grubbs, center Eric Kush, right guard Jeff Allen and right tackle Donald Stephenson. Rookie Mitch Morse and Zach Fulton rotated in for Kush and Stephenson during the second 11-on-11 drills, with Fulton taking right guard and Allen moving to right tackle. The rotation lasted a few plays before the Chiefs returned to the original starting five.
• Former Emporia State tight end Adam Schiltz, who has split time running with the second- and third-team offense, came up with a nice grab on a quarterback Chase Daniel pass down the seam between three defenders.
• With no practice Thursday, Chiefs players are scheduled to be treated to catered barbecue Wednesday evening, courtesy of Zarda Bar-B-Q. The menu calls for 50 full slabs of ribs; 70 pounds of burnt ends; 45 pounds of pulled pork; 40 pounds of sliced brisket; 40 pounds of turkey; 100 pounds of baked beans; and 100 pounds of cheesy corn. The Chiefs return to practice Friday.
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