First preseason NFL cuts are due tomorrow, but the Chiefs made a move today that is sure to surprise some people. Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey was relieved of duties today and Head Coach Todd Haley said today he will call take over the duties, call the plays and serve as quarterback coach. Haley said Gailey wasn’t fired but wouldn’t be coaching anymore and could end up in the personnel department. Don’t bet on it.
In addition, Haley wouldn’t discuss quarterback Matt Cassel, who was not at practice today but there are reports he’ll miss two to four weeks after suffering a strained MCL in his left knee Saturday night. Kansas City has just three days to prepare for their final exhibition game against the Rams on Thursday and with his starting quarterback and offensive coordinator now gone, Haley officially has his hands full.
After the loss to Seattle, Haley said “I don’t think we’re going to be a high powered group right now.”, when talking about the offense. He’s right. Where he’ll turn for the short term at QB is anybody’s guess, but considering Tyler Thigpen was aided by Gailey’s offensive scheme last season, my bet is on Brodie Croyle and Matt Guttierrez.
Don’t be surprised if the Chiefs scoop up Kevin O’Connell who the Pats cut today. He was a third round pick last season and the leading candidate to backup Tom Brady this season. He was drafted under Scott Pioli’s watch in New England.
In other news, Demorrio Williams has taken over first team linebacking duties from former number one pick Derrick Johnson. Top pick Tyson Jackson is now listed as the first team left defensive end and Jon McGraw is first team free safety over Jarrad Page. Page missed Saturday night’s game.
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