Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton spoke with reporters after practice on Monday at Missouri Western State University. He shared a progress report of this year's practice sessions and reflected on his history at training camp.
"Yeah, I think every day we're making strides," said Bolton. "Being the team we want to be, obviously, X's and O's-wise, but just the mental part, the conditioning, concentration during long periods, long practices, long drive drills and stuff like that. So, I think we're doing a good job coming together so far."
Bolton finished the 2025 season leading the Chiefs with 154 total tackles, along with a sack and an interception. The defense is looking for an improved year as Bolton reflected on his past six seasons at training camp.
"Every year is a little bit different. This year I had a little bit more time in the offseason, kind of work on my body. More so now it's just communication-wise, making sure everybody's on the same page; obviously I did that before. I'm trying to take it to a different level, making sure that everybody's speaking the same language," said Bolton. "Every signal is the same, so there is no confusion in the back end and stuff like that." So, I'm working some more on X's and O's, in terms of my position and how I can help other people around me."
Bolton was selected as an alternate for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games last season but is still striving for his first official invitation.
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"Yeah, I think every day we're making strides," said Bolton. "Being the team we want to be, obviously, X's and O's-wise, but just the mental part, the conditioning, concentration during long periods, long practices, long drive drills and stuff like that. So, I think we're doing a good job coming together so far."
Bolton finished the 2025 season leading the Chiefs with 154 total tackles, along with a sack and an interception. The defense is looking for an improved year as Bolton reflected on his past six seasons at training camp.
"Every year is a little bit different. This year I had a little bit more time in the offseason, kind of work on my body. More so now it's just communication-wise, making sure everybody's on the same page; obviously I did that before. I'm trying to take it to a different level, making sure that everybody's speaking the same language," said Bolton. "Every signal is the same, so there is no confusion in the back end and stuff like that." So, I'm working some more on X's and O's, in terms of my position and how I can help other people around me."
Bolton was selected as an alternate for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games last season but is still striving for his first official invitation.
#chiefs #practice
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