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NFL Preseason Matchups to Watch: Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints

By Jason Marcum

Jun 5, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) speaks to media after the mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher (72) speaks to media after the mini camp at the University of Kansas Hospital Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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The NFL preseason opens up for all 32 teams tomorrow night, and it will be the first live game-action for this year’s rookie class. Here is a preview of the game that will feature this year’s first player to be drafted:

Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Offensive tackle Eric Fisher (Central Michigan) is introduced as the first overall pick to the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Offensive tackle Eric Fisher (Central Michigan) is introduced as the first overall pick to the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs vs. New Orleans Saints

Rookies Debuting

Safety Kenny Vaccaro (Saints, #14-overall)

Offensive Tackle Eric Fisher (Chiefs, #1-overall pick)

No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher will also be interesting to watch as he continues the transition from left tackle at Central Michigan to the opposite side in the pros. He’ll get a good first text going against the Saints and defensive coordinator Rex Ryan, who will undoubtedly look to test the rookie with a variety of blitz packages.

Vaccaro will likely be a part of those packages, as the hard-hitter from Texas can be a terror off the edge, or to any receiver willing to come across the middle into his territory. He was widely-regarded as the best safety prospect this year, and he’ll be a welcome addition to a Saints defense that ranked among the worst in NFL history last year.

Other Rookies to Watch

Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati (Chiefs)

Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas (Chiefs)

Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas–Pine Bluff (Saints)

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