Pressure is on Matt Cassel to lead Chiefs back to playoffs

On paper, the Chiefs’ roster is fully stocked with talent. On the field, one player will be counted on to put all the pieces together. Steve Wyche catches up with Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel.
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Chiefs’ Flowers ‘not too worried about’ Manning

When Peyton Manning joined the Broncos, the rest of the AFC West felt like an afterthought to many onlookers. Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers isn’t ready to concede anything to anyone.
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Kansas City Chiefs’ Crennel says he’d rather have veterans

Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel told the media that the rookies are making progress but all else being equal, he “would rather have veterans everywhere.”
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Dontari Poe is focus of Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie minicamp

Dontari Poe was picked with the No. 11 overall selection in last month’s draft, a 350-pound stopper expected to fill the biggest hole along the Chiefs’ defensive line.
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Chiefs’ Jamaal Charles 80 percent back from ACL tear

The Chiefs weren’t the same after Jamaal Charles went down with a torn ACL. The All-Pro RB never saw the field again in 2011, but he says he’s “80 percent” healed and itching to play.
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Draft fallout: Chiefs got bigger, did they get better?

Kansas City operated in predictable draft fashion under general manager Scott Pioli, who believes in building from the middle out on both sides of the ball.
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Peyton Hillis open to any role to help Kansas City Chiefs

Peyton Hillis is still unsure about what his role will be with the Chiefs, however, he says he is willing to do whatever is asked, which could mean spending some time back at fullback.
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Dallas Clark has free-agent visit with Kansas City Chiefs

Former Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark, who has seen little interest from other teams since being released in March, had a visit scheduled with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday night.
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Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has no plans to sign franchise tag

Kansas City Chiefs wideout Dwayne Bowe has no plans to sign his franchise tag soon, a source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday, contrary to an internet report.
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Kansas City Chiefs go with Dontari Poe at No. 11 in NFL draft

The Kansas City Chiefs filled one of their biggest needs with a massive gamble.
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Chiefs TE Tony Moeaki says his knee will be ready for camp

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Moeaki, who missed the entire 2011 season with a torn ACL, said Tuesday that he expects to be 100 percent when the team opens its training camp in July.
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Tyson Jackson accepts 2012 pay cut to stay with Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tyson Jackson recently did a contract alteration that voids the 2014 season, giving him the prospect of hitting the open market as soon as 2013.
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Kansas City hopes good offseason translates to regular season

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli says that after last year’s tumultuous season the team is hoping to fill the holes that have developed since last season’s 7-9 season.
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Eric Berry coy on whether he feels bounty sparked Bills’ hit

Chiefs safety Eric Berry is telling people to “make your own opinion” about whether the Buffalo Bills intentionally hurt him in last season’s opener.
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Lilja backs Cassel, but will the Chiefs, too?

Even though Matt Cassel’s three years in Kansas City have been just so-so, he’s got a staunch supporter in starting guard Ryan Lilja. But the question still remains if the Chiefs organization will follow.
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All is well in Chiefs land, according to Dwayne Bowe

Count Dwayne Bowe among the group not shedding a tear over the loss of Todd Haley in favor of Romeo Crennel. “That guy knows how to handle a team and how to manage a team,” the WR said of his new coach.
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Eagles, Chiefs to attend Tannehill workouts this week

With Andrew Luck and RG3 all but guaranteed to go 1-2, Ryan Tannehill becomes the darling QB of the draft, as evidenced by a pair of unlikely teams who will visit with him this week.
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Belcher signs free agent tender to remain with Chiefs

Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher has
signed his restricted free agent tender, which was at the
second-round level and will pay him $ 1,972,000 for the 2012 season.
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Chiefs reportedly set visit with free-agent WR Cotchery

Free-agent wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery has a visit scheduled with the Kansas City Chiefs, a league source told Scout.com.
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Pioli says Peyton Manning wasn’t interested in joining Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs were in contact with Peyton Manning from the start, but general manager Scott Pioli said the former Indianapolis Colts quarterback had formulated a list of likely destinations early on.
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Quinn departs Denver for ‘comfort’ of Crennel, K.C.

Lost amid the fanfare of Peyton Manning’s golden chariot arriving in Denver, and Tim Tebow’s presumed exit, Brady Quinn packed up and found a new home in Kansas City.
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After a year with Raiders, TE Boss lands deal to play for Chiefs

Tight end Kevin Boss has signed his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team announced Friday.
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Hillis ready for fresh start with Chiefs after disappointing year

Now begins the restoration of reputation for Peyton Hillis. The RB, dogged in Cleveland last year by reports that he might want to retire and even try a new career, will get a fresh start in Kansas City.
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Peyton Hillis leaves Browns for fresh start with Chiefs

Peyton Hillis has agreed to terms on a deal to join the Kansas City Chiefs. Hillis spent the last two seasons on a roller-coaster ride with the Cleveland Browns.
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Chiefs’ chairman Hunt admits team is interested in Manning

Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt admitted the team is trying to sign Peyton Manning.
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Chiefs release veteran LB Williams

The Kansas City Chiefs released veteran linebacker Demorrio Williams on Tuesday, saving the franchise about $ 2 million in salary cap space before the start of free agency.
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Chiefs beat deadline to apply franchise tag to WR Bowe

The Chiefs have made Dwayne Bowe their franchise player, keeping the impact wide receiver off the free-agent market this offseason.
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Autopsy shows ex-Raiders DT McGlockton died of enlarged heart

The Contra Costa County sheriff’s office said Monday that former NFL defensive tackle Chester McGlockton died last November from an enlarged heart.
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Chiefs reportedly willing to apply franchise tag to WR Bowe

The Kansas City Chiefs will use their franchise tag on receiver Dwayne Bowe if they don’t reach an agreement with him on a long-term contract, according to ESPN.
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Pioli refuses to discuss Manning but does show interest in Orton

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli refused to say
Friday whether team has interest in Peyton Manning, though he did say discussions have taken place with free-agent quarterback Kyle
Orton to provide competition for Matt Cassel.
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Dolphins to pick 8th, Chiefs 11th as both teams win coin flips

Miami and Kansas City won coin flips for earlier picks in April’s NFL Draft. That was bad news for Carolina and Seattle.
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Pioli: Chiefs still want to bring back Carr after signing of Routt

Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli said the signing of Stanford Routt doesn’t impact the team’s desire to bring back Brandon Carr.
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Ex-Raiders CB Routt reaches three-year deal with Chiefs

Former Oakland Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt has agreed to terms on a three-year, $ 19.6 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Monday.
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Chiefs coach Crennel hires remainder of staff; Zorn stays

Kansas City Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel has announced the rest of his staff, which includes quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn, who was passed over for the offensive coordinator position.
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Former Broncos safety McCarthy signs with Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday that they have signed free-agent safety Kyle McCarthy.
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Ex-Raiders CB Routt continues to talk to Chiefs, Bills; Cincy next

Former Oakland Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt remains in talks with Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, and he will visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, a league source told NFL Newtork insider Jason La Canfora on Wednesday.
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Exit Interview: Chiefs can’t wait to get three injured stars back

Kansas City endured season-ending injuries to three of its biggest stars last year, but with better luck in 2012, new coach Romeo Crennel has the pieces to contend, Steve Wyche writes.
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Crennel, Pioli: Cassel can expect competition for Chiefs QB job

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli said Thursday that they want Matt Cassel to face some competition for the starting quarterback job.
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New OC Daboll brings familiarity with Cassel to Chiefs

Critics of the move by the Chiefs to hire Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator will point out he’s just another branch from the coaching tree of the New England Patriots to move West.
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Steelers offer coordinator job to ex-Chiefs coach Haley

Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley has been offered the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive coordinator job, league sources said Monday.
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Chiefs interested in Daboll as next offensive coordinator

The Kansas City Chiefs are talking to Brian Daboll about their vacant offensive-coordinator position, according to a league source.
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Chiefs hire ex-Dolphins OC Daboll to operate their offense

The Kansas City Chiefs have hired Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator, a league source told NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi on Friday night.
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Raiders hire Chiefs’ Hoffman as special teams coordinator

The Oakland Raiders have
hired Steve Hoffman as special teams coordinator, the same position he held
with the Kansas City Chiefs the past three years.
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Chiefs offensive coordinator Muir retires after 34 years in NFL

Offensive coordinator Bill Muir informed the Chiefs on Wednesday that he will retire after 34 years in the NFL, a move many had expected after Kansas City struggled much of last season.
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Steelers retain linebackers coach Butler, interested in Haley

The Pittsburgh Steelers retain linebackers coach Keith Butler and could be interested in former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley as their offensive coordinator.
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Crennel likely to remain Chiefs’ DC; no OC hire imminent

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel is not expected to hire a defensive coordinator for next season, instead choosing to hold on to the role himself.
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Bears bring Emery back to organization as general manager

The Bears concluded their search for a general manager Saturday, agreeing to hire Phil Emery of the Chiefs to fill the position.
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Emery, Licht become finalists for Bears’ vacant GM position

The Chicago Bears have narrowed their general manager candidates to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Phil Emery and the New England Patriots’ Jason Licht, league sources said Monday.
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Haley says ‘buddy system’ is in effect with mountain lion near

As if the Chiefs didn’t have enough to contend with this season, player have resorted to the “buddy sytem” after rumors emerged that a mountain lion has been roaming near team headquarters.
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Week 13 wildness capped by curious call by coach

A Hail Mary is answered in Chicago. A young son mimics his father’s TD dance. And, a coach ices his own kicker. That’s just a sampling of Week 13’s strangest moments.
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