[Kansas City.com] He may move so gingerly that he looks as if he’s in pain, but tackle Willie Roaf did enough during minicamp to make coach Dick Vermeil feel that all is well with the Chiefs’ aging offensive line.

Roaf, a 10-time Pro Bowler, was working out on his own before the weekend minicamp. But he suited up for three days of workouts and received kudos from Vermeil, who called Roaf one of the biggest surprises of the offseason.

‘I am amazed at Willie Roaf,” Vermeil said. “Absolutely amazed. He looks every bit as explosive and powerful these last three days as he did at any time during the season last year.”

“It’s hard work, and that’s paying off for him. I think he can play left tackle every bit as well as he did last year and he’s a year older. That’s exciting for me, and I think it’s exciting for him.”