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 Feb. 10, 2012 2:33 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: CB Travis Daniels, unrestricted
After stints with Miami and Cleveland, Travis Daniels has spent the last three seasons with the Chiefs, with most of his contribution coming in the kicking game. Daniels did have a pair of interceptions in the 2011 season with 23 total tackles -- including 13 in the kicking game. He’ll be 30 in September and it’s unlikely he will be a priority signing for the Chiefs. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:31 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: DE Wallace Gilberry, unrestricted
Coming off a disappointing 2011 season, DE Wallace Gilberry doesn’t figure to see a big pass rusher’s contract. Hhe played all 16 games, but had just three tackles and 2.5 sacks. In the previous two seasons he had a combined 11.5 sacks. At 6-2, 270 pounds, Gilberry isn’t big enough to be a full-time DE in the 3-4 defense. He may return, but it will be on Chiefs terms. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:30 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: CB Brandon Carr, unrestricted
Selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft, Brandon Carr started all 64 games in the last four seasons at right cornerback. He’s one of the AFC’s better cover corners, combining good size (6-1, 210 pounds) with speed. Carr had four interceptions in the 2011, giving him eight for his career. Although he will be expensive, Carr is a must re-sign for the Chiefs defense. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:29 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: WR Dwayne Bowe, unrestricted
Over the last two years, Dwayne Bowe has been the Chiefs most productive weapon, catching 153 passes for 2,321 yards and 20 TDs. The 27-year old Bowe is a five-year veteran entering what should be his prime years. He’s been durable and has developed into a hard worker. The Chiefs need him back if their offense is to move forward in 2012. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:17 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: TE Antony Becht, unrestricted
As a journeyman tight end, Anthony Becht made a career moving from team-to-team. During the ’11 season, he was on-and-off the Chiefs roster three times. He ended up playing nine games, starting five and catching three passes for 26 yards. Becht will be 35 in August, and his return to K.C. is doubtful. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:16 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: RT Ryan O'Callaghan, unrestricted
A still undisclosed injury ended the 2011 season for Ryan O’Callaghan in August. The six-year veteran will be 29 years old this summer. At this point, O’Callaghan doesn't have much upside, but expect him to be re-signed as long as he agrees to the Chiefs price. Remember, he broke into the NFL with New England, always an important fact with GM Scott Pioli. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:15 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: RB Jackie Battle, unrestricted
Over four seasons, Jackie Battle has been a good special teams contributor and a solid No. 3 running back. He was the only K.C. runner during the 2011 season to top 100 yards in a single game. Battle finished as the leading rusher with 597 yards on 149 carries and two TD runs. He also had five tackles in the kicking game. Chiefs would like him back. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:14 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: S Jon McGraw, unrestricted
Veteran safety Jon McGraw spent most of 2011 battling injuries; he missed six games with different maladies (shoulder, groin, head trauma). When he did play, McGraw was productive with 60 tackles, three interceptions and one sack. He’ll be 33 in April and would like to stay in K.C., but team interest figures to be minimal. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:12 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: FB Le'Ron McClain, unrestricted
Le’Ron McClain's signing was heralded last August as a big addition for the offense, but he barely registered on the 2011 radar. McClain ran 15 times for 51 yards and caught 14 passes for 82 yards. Overall, he was on the field only 40 percent of the time. Unless the Chiefs are going to use him more, it doesn't make sense for them to re-sign him. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:10 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: RB Thomas Jones, unrestricted
One of the most productive NFL runners over the last decade, Thomas Jones hit the wall in 2011, and the yards came in much smaller increments. Jones finished with 478 yards on 153 carries. He’ll be 34 in August; if he decides to play, it will be his 13th season. The Chiefs loved the leadership he brought, but it’s hard to see where he'd fit in on the field. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:07 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: NT Kelly Gregg, unrestricted
Signed after he was released by the Ravens in July, Kelly Gregg turned in a solid 2011 season at nose tackle, where he had 26 total tackles and one sack while playing in roughly half the defensive downs. After 12 seasons and at the age of 35, Gregg is considering retirement. The Chiefs will be looking elsewhere for help at nose tackle. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 2:04 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - 2012 Chiefs FA preview: DL Amon Gordon, unrestricted
A journeyman defensive lineman during his career, Amon Gordon had his career best season in 2011 with the Chiefs. Playing both nose tackle and defensive end in the 3-4, Gordon finished with 20 tackles and two sacks, the first of his seven-year career. Gordon’s versatility and personality opened playing time doors for him. The Chiefs will likely try to keep him -- but only at their price. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 1:40 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Chiefs sign TE O'Connell
TE Jake O’Connell has agreed to a one-year deal for the 2012 season. He would have been a restricted free agent in March. A 7th-round choice in the 2009 Draft, O’Connell will receive $700,000 in base salary, the minimum for a fourth-year player. In three seasons, O’Connell has played in 27 games with eight starts. He’s caught 12 passes for 90 yards. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 5:03 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - How Daboll's Chiefs will attack on offense
When asked what type of offense he plans to run, Daboll encapsulized it in one word: attack. “When you are an offensive football coach you want to attack the defense; sometimes how you do that changes week to week,” Daboll said. “It’s important to be balanced, utilize different personnel groups and formations. Sometimes we’ll move and shift, other times we’ll be stationary.” Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 5:00 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Daboll on how he came to choose Chiefs
Brian Daboll had other employment options for 2012, but found what he said was his best opportunity with the Chiefs as offensive coordinator. “I think they have a good plan, I think they are organized and understand what they want to get accomplished,” Daboll said. “These guys understand what it takes to win. Those were some of the critical factors that made my decision fairly simple.” Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 4:59 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Positions remain open on Crennel's KC staff
Coach Romeo Crennel said that Brian Daboll will not coach a position along with his offensive coordinator duties. That leaves Crennel trying to fill three different positions on his offense. He needs a pair of offensive line coaching positions and a wide receiver coach. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 4:58 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Hiring Daboll wasn't so much about familiarity with Cassel
With his background of seven seasons at New England, new coordinator Brian Daboll knows plenty about QB Matt Cassel; they spent two seasons together with the Patriots (2005-06). But Coach Romeo Crennel says that familiarity wasn’t a factor in Daboll’s hiring. “This is more about Brian Daboll than Matt Cassel,” Crennel said. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 4:54 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Daboll has connections to GM Pioli
New coordinator Brian Daboll is another former Patriots player-coach-administrator that has joined the Chiefs under GM Scott Pioli. “I know a lot of people say he’s another guy from the New England tree, but it’s been awhile since he’s been in New England and I just happen to be from the New England tree also,” Coach Romeo Crennel said. “Sometimes knowing people and knowing what they are about is important.” Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 4:53 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Crennell introduces Daboll as new OC
Coach Romeo Crennel introduced his new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll on Tuesday in a series of conference calls. “I find him to be very thorough, he’s worked with the defense, he’s worked with wide receivers, he’s coached the quarterbacks, he’s been a coordinator in this league and he’s worked for several different teams and several different coaches,” Crennel said. “Through the years he’s gained valuable experience.” Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 5:02 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Crennel still has offensive coaching spots to fill
Now that Brian Daboll has been hired as offensive coordinator, coach Romeo Crennel still has spots to fill on his offensive coaching staff: wide receivers coach (Richie Anderson was released) and offensive line coach (Bill Muir retired). Crennel may also have to find a QB coach; Jim Zorn reportedly isn’t interested in staying if he's not the Chiefs' offensive coordinator. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 5:00 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Cassel will need to adjust to yet another OC
For QB Matt Cassel, the addition of Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator means he will have his sixth different offensive coordinator in the last five seasons. In 2008 with New England, it was Josh McDaniels. Since he joined the Chiefs in 2009, it was Chan Gailey, Todd Haley, Charlie Weis and Bill Muir in three seasons. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 4:57 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Chiefs on fifth OC in four years
Newly hired Brian Daboll is the fifth offensive coordinator the Chiefs have had in four years. Daboll replaces the fired/retired Bill Muir, who replaced Charlie Weis, who replaced head coach Todd Haley, who took the job after he fired Chan Gailey in September 2009. Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 4:54 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Daboll says he and Crennel have similar philosophies
Commenting on his hiring as offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll said: “This is a great opportunity. It was clear to me Kansas City was a good fit. Romeo (Crennel) and I have similar ideas of the direction of the program, and we have a good core group of players to get started with.” Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 4:53 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Crennel proud of Daboll's progression as a coach
On the hiring of Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator, coach Romeo Crennel said: “Brian is a fine coach and offensive mind. I worked with him when he was a young coach in New England, and I am proud of the way his career has developed. It was clear to me that Brian was the right choice.” Chiefs RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 4:52 p.m. - by Bob Gretz - Daboll worked under Crennel with Patriots
When Brian Daboll broke into the NFL coaching ranks in 2000, he spent two years working as a defensive assistant with New England and Patriots coordinator Romeo Crennel. A dozen years later, Crennel has now hired Daboll as his offensive coordinator. Between those jobs, Daboll has also worked for the Jets, Browns and last year, the Dolphins. Chiefs RapidReports
 
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