Frustrated by an unfortunate setback, but determined to quickly recover from the broken foot he suffered in a Friday mini-camp session, Kansas City Chiefs second-year veteran receiver Marvin "Snoop" Minnis vowed to be fully recovered in time for training camp.

"No way I won't be ready," said Minnis, who broke the fifth metatarsal of his right foot in a non-contact drill. "It's not that bad (an injury) and, even after the surgery, I should be able to do things to keep my upper body in shape. This is just a temporary setback, that's all. I'm not going to let it stop me."

A third-round choice in the 2001 draft, Minnis broke his foot while making a simple cut in a passing drill during an afternoon practice. He will undergo surgery Monday for what coach Dick Vermeil termed a "freak" injury, will have a screw implanted to promote the healing process, and is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks.

The former Florida State standout missed three games as a rookie, two with a sprained ankle and one because of a concussion, but still led all Chiefs wide receivers in catches, with 33 for 511 yards and one touchdown. While those numbers seem modest, only four rookie wide receivers had more catches than Minnis in 2001.

If the rehabilitation timetable holds, Minnis will have nearly a month to get ready for the start of training camp on July 26. He could begin light work on a treadmill before that.

But foot injuries can be dicey, particularly given the delicate natures of the bones usually involved, and so Minnis will diligently follow the recovery program prescribed for him. At the same time, he doesn't want to fall too far behind.

"There's a lot of talent here," Minnis said. "The competition will be tough."

Indeed, while veteran wideout Derrick Alexander will be released after June 1 for salary cap reasons, and is not attending the mini-camp, the Chiefs added former Detroit Lions star Johnnie Morton in free agency. The eight-year veteran made an impressive debut in the Friday mini-camp.

In addition, third-year veteran Sylvester Morris, who missed the entire 2001 season after sustaining a knee injury last summer, is nearly recovered. Morris is working in some of the drills, although not "team" sessions yet, and should be 100 percent by camp.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior writer for ESPN.com.