Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs used Chase Daniel as an emergency camp running back

Published Jul. 30, 2015 3:54 p.m. ET

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Chiefs fans might cry if Chase Daniel has to take snaps at running back this season.

It's no big deal if the team's backup quarterback has to line up there now, though. These early camp practices are designed to knock off the rust for quarterbacks and rookies only.

Andy Reid was out of rookie running backs. So, the head coach turned to Daniel, who was more than happy to do his best Jamaal Charles impression.

“Man, Coach Reid was just like ‘Hey, get on in there, let’s go,’” Daniel told the Kansas City Star. “He knows how athletic I am, and knows I won’t mess up. I had no mental errors today. I was proud of myself.”

Daniel said he hasn't played a skill position since slot receiver in high school. Here's hoping it stays that way for the duration of the 2015 season.

(h/t Kansas City Star)