Know the Enemy Daily Links 8/6: Chiefs position battles update, Philip Rivers in Focus

AFC West

Chiefs:

Andy Reid says Chase Daniel is ahead at backup QB, and more Chiefs position battle updates - Arrowhead Pride

The Chiefs website has a neat video feature on Andy Reid, who was wired for sound. The feature includes an interview with Andy Reid and Mitch Holthus. Joel Thorman points out what stood out to him.

"Huge" gap exists between Chiefs, Justin Houston - Pro Football Talk

The Chiefs rewarded Houston for showing up to camp with a new contract offer, but the sides are still far apart in negotiations.

Chargers:

Jason Verrett has dealt with worse - U~T San Diego

A posterior labrum tear stands as the most severe injury of Verrett's football career; likely, it will sideline him Thursday in the exhibition opener against the Cowboys. But it is neither the scariest nor most painful.

QBs in Focus: Philip Rivers - Pro Football Focus

Though we certainly miss football during the offseason, it’s always a good time to take a step back and analyze our plethora of data.

Broncos:

Broncos training camp 2014: Backups take the reins on Day 13 - Mile High Report

Denver Broncos training camp practice report, your Kaptain's Log for Tuesday, Aug 5th. Next Man Up.

Peyton Manning pays small but unforgettable tribute to fallen Broncos fan - Mile High Report

What Peyton Manning did for this fallen Broncos fan will touch your heart.

NFL

Spinal Issues Loom Over the N.F.L. - NYTimes

David Wilson's retirement from the N.F.L. raises injury awareness.

Hands That Feed: The NFL's Best Skill Position Players - Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone ranks the guys who make the offense go, the best WR's, RB's and TE's in the league.