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Posted on Sat, Aug. 23, 2008 10:15 PM
A look back at the changes the Chiefs made
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About half of the Chiefs who started training camp July 25 in River Falls, Wis., weren’t on the Chiefs in 2007. Here are the key moves that reshaped this year’s team:
THEY’RE OUT
Jan. 2, 2008: The rebuilding mode begins when four assistant coaches are fired, including offensive coordinator Mike Solari.
Feb. 14: Right guard John Welbourn is released.
Feb. 26: The Chiefs release longtime receiver Eddie Kennison after seven seasons.
Feb. 27: Aging cornerback Ty Law is released; he is the biggest name of four players the Chiefs let go. Tight end Jason Dunn, linebacker Kendrell Bell and defensive end James Reed also are released.
April 22: Star defensive end Jared Allen is traded to the Minnesota Vikings for three draft picks, the Vikings’ first-round and two third-round selections.
July 17: Veteran safety Greg Wesley, who engaged in a public disagreement with the Chiefs’ front office, is let go.
THEY’RE IN
Jan. 16: Chan Gailey is hired as the Chiefs’ new offensive coordinator.
March 3: The Chiefs sign linebacker Demorrio Williams.
March 11: The Chiefs sign receiver Devard Darling.
April 26: The Chiefs draft defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey with the No. 5 overall pick, then trade up to select offensive lineman Branden Albert with the No. 15 pick. In the second round, Kansas City drafts cornerback Brandon Flowers.
April 27: The Chiefs fill out their remaining nine draft picks with running back Jamaal Charles, tight end Brad Cottam, safety DaJuan Morgan, receiver Will Franklin, cornerback Brandon Carr, tackle Barry Richardson, receiver Kevin Robinson, defensive end Brian Johnston and tight end Michael Merritt.
| Kent Babb, kbabb@kcstar.com
Posted on Sat, Aug. 23, 2008 10:15 PM
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