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Huard on the Trading Block with Team Going Younger?

Could the Chiefs look to trade veteran QB Damon Huard?  It’s been a hot topic for some time now, and it was talked about again in today’s Kansas City Star.  The story goes that Huard is third on the depth chart, not only behind starter Brodie Croyle, but also behind Tyler Thigpen.  The Star says [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 27 2008

Huard’s Roster Spot Safe and Sound?

From: Pro Football Weekly
Despite rumors that the Chiefs might release QB Damon Huard prior to the season, our sources say he’s a virtual lock to make the final roster. The team’s other two quarterbacks, Brodie Croyle and Tyler Thigpen, come with very little experience, so K.C. will be forced to retain Huard as a safety [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 05 2008

Source Says Surtain Starting to Show His Age

From: Pro Football Weekly
Chiefs CB Patrick Surtain certainly is not young at age 32, but our sources tell us that he has looked even older during minicamp. He apparently is moving very slowly and looks like a player on his last legs. The veteran might have only one productive year left.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 29 2008

PFW: Chiefs Going w/ More Two TE Looks in 2008

From: Pro Football Weekly
A source close to the Chiefs tells us the team will frequent the twin-TE look for a couple of reasons. (1) They love the potential of rookie Brad Cottam lining up opposite Tony Gonzalez. (2) Their lack of a suitable fullback makes it a priority to get better run blocking out of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 22 2008

Anyone Want to Play Fullback for the Chiefs This Season?

From: Pro Football Weekly
The Chiefs are in need of a fullback to properly execute their power-based offense, and the way we hear it, nobody currently on the roster is starting material.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 17 2008

Gailey Preaching Simple Offense in 2008

From: Pro Football Weekly
Simplicity. That’s what new Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey is preaching, one team insider tells us. Charged with molding one of the league’s younger units, Gailey has not only pared down the playbook but also has overhauled the terminology. The hope is that the younger players will be able to grasp terminology [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 15 2008