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2007 Kansas City Chiefs season
Head Coach Herman Edwards
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The 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season will begin with the team looking to improve on the 9-7 record from the 2006 and attempting to secure their first back-to-back playoff berth since 1995.

The 2007 season will mark the Chiefs' forty-fifth season in Kansas City, Missouri. The season will also be one of transition[1][2]—quarterback Trent Green was traded to Miami, leaving the door open for second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle or veteran Damon Huard to win the starting job. Huard was named starting quarterback on August 25.[3]

Head coach Herman Edwards will continue to build upon the Chiefs' roster with young players, mostly on defense, and help stabilize a once record-setting offensive line.[2] The Chiefs continue to rebuild a defense that may quietly creep its way back to respectability.[1][2]

In 2007, the Chiefs will wear a special American Football League patch on their uniforms with the initials "LH" emblazoned inside the logo's football. It will honor their late owner and AFL founder, Lamar Hunt.

Contents

[edit] Schedule

The Chiefs' 2007 schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.[4][5][6]

*:Pending the NFL's flexible schedule policy

Pre-season
Week Date Opponent Result Kickoff Game site TV Record
1 August 11, 2007 Cleveland Browns L 16-12 6:30 PM CT Cleveland Browns Stadium CBS 0-1
2 August 16, 2007 Miami Dolphins L 11-10 7:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium ESPN 0-2
3 August 23, 2007 New Orleans Saints L 30-7 7:30 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS 0-3
4 August 30, 2007 St. Louis Rams L 10-3 7:00 PM CT Edward Jones Dome CBS 0-4
Regular season
1 September 9, 2007 Houston Texans TBD 12:00 PM CT Reliant Stadium CBS
2 September 16, 2007 Chicago Bears TBD 3:15 PM CT Soldier Field CBS
3 September 23, 2007 Minnesota Vikings TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium FOX
4 September 30, 2007 San Diego Chargers TBD 3:15 PM CT Qualcomm Stadium CBS
5 October 7, 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS
6 October 14, 2007 Cincinnati Bengals TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS
7 October 21, 2007 Oakland Raiders TBD 3:05 PM CT McAfee Coliseum CBS
Week 8 — Bye
9 November 4, 2007 Green Bay Packers TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium FOX
10 November 11, 2007 Denver Broncos TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS
11 November 18, 2007 Indianapolis Colts TBD 12:00 PM CT RCA Dome CBS *
12 November 25, 2007 Oakland Raiders TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS *
13 December 2, 2007 San Diego Chargers TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS *
14 December 9, 2007 Denver Broncos TBD 3:15 PM CT INVESCO Field at Mile High CBS *
15 December 16, 2007 Tennessee Titans TBD 12:00 PM CT Arrowhead Stadium CBS *
16 December 23, 2007 Detroit Lions TBD 12:00 PM CT Ford Field CBS *
17 December 30, 2007 New York Jets TBD 7:15 PM CT The Meadowlands NBC *

[edit] Active roster

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[edit] Offseason

Almost immediately after the Chiefs' loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts in January 2007, the state of the team was brought into question. The Chiefs' off-season began with turmoil over the contract of Tony Gonzalez, and the long-term status of Trent Green in Kansas City.

[edit] New quarterback

For more details on the Trent Green trade controversy, see Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks.

For the first time in almost 20 years the Chiefs will go to camp with some doubt about their starting quarterback.[1]

"It’s going to be open for competition and that’s what’s good about it. If QB Trent Green decides to come back, it’s going to be the same three guys and they are going to compete. You have to leave it at that; let them compete for the position and see who wins out."
~Herman Edwards, in a March interview stating that the quarterback position would be up for grabs for 2007.[7]

Backup quarterback Damon Huard was signed to a three-year contract in February and Green was not only asked to restructure his contract but offered in trades to other teams. Backup quarterback Brodie Croyle, whom was drafted in 2006, is also in contention with Huard. The Chiefs had said Green would be welcome to return and compete for the job as well if he wasn’t traded.[8] After the draft had passed, Trent Green was still on the Chiefs' roster, but Green's agent stated that Green will not return to the Chiefs for the 2007 season.[9]

On June 5, the Chiefs traded Green to the Miami Dolphins.[10]

On August 25, Damon Huard was named the thirteenth starting quarterback in franchise history.[3]

[edit] Running back drama

As rumors spread concerning the Chiefs' quarterback situation, more emerged concerning their starting running back, Larry Johnson. The Kansas City Star, without citing a source, reported that the team had offered Johnson up for trade[1][11] in the weeks before the 2007 NFL Draft. The 27-year-old Johnson participated in all of the Chiefs' offseason program, but is entering the final year of his contract. Johnson reportedly made it clear he wants a deal worth more than the eight-year, $60 million contract San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson signed in 2005.[11] The Chiefs invited four running backs—California's Marshawn Lynch, Ohio State's Antonio Pittman, Florida State's Lorenzo Booker and Louisville's Kolby Smith—for interviews, and had said they were willing to draft a running back in the early rounds.[11] The Chiefs later selected Kolby Smith in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

On June 21, Johnson stated that he was willing to sit out the Chiefs' training camp unless he and the Chiefs reach an agreement on a new contract.[12] Johnson was absent at the start of training camp as contract talks were stalled.[13] On July 25, reports surfaced of former starting running back Priest Holmes informing the team that he would arrive at training camp on the third day of practice (Saturday, July 28). Holmes could either act as leverage to re-sign Johnson or even reclaim the starting position for himself if Johnson decides to sit out.[14] Holmes had not played since the middle of the 2005 season after suffering a severe neck injury against the San Diego Chargers.[14]

On August 21, Johnson and the Chiefs agreed to a five-year contract extension that locks Johnson with the Chiefs through the 2012 season.[15] As a result of this extension, Johnson is now the highest-paid running back in the NFL based on average salary per year. The contract is worth $45 million, with $19 million guaranteed. Of the guaranteed money, $12 million is the signing bonus and $7 million is guaranteed salary.[16]

On August 30, Johnson played his first game in the 2007 season, carrying the ball only 3 times in the first quarter of the Chiefs' matchup against the St. Louis Rams.

[edit] Suspensions

On April 27, defensive end Jared Allen was suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season.[17] Also, despite earlier stating that he would seek a trade, Allen announced that he will return to the Chiefs,[17] and signed a one-year contract.[18] On July 16, Allen's suspension was reduced to two games following an appeal.[19]

[edit] Free agency

The Chiefs had nineteen free-agent players heading into the 2007 off-season.[20][21]

Position Player Tag Date signed 2007 team Contract
DE Jared Allen RFA[22] May 22 Kansas City Chiefs One year[18]
OT Jordan Black UFA March 8[23] Houston Texans[23]
RB Dee Brown UFA Released N/A
FB Ronnie Cruz ERFA Released N/A
DT Ron Edwards UFA March 15[24] Kansas City Chiefs Four years[24]
LB Keyaron Fox RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
LS Kendall Gammon UFA Released N/A
TE Tony Gonzalez RFA January 12[25] Kansas City Chiefs Five years[25]
LB Kris Griffin ERFA May 23 Cleveland Browns
QB Damon Huard UFA February 27[26][27] Kansas City Chiefs Three years[26]
LB Kawika Mitchell UFA March 27[28] New York Giants[28]
WR Samie Parker RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
DT James Reed RFA April 17[29] Kansas City Chiefs Three years[29]
OT Kevin Sampson RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
CB Benny Sapp RFA April 17[29] Kansas City Chiefs One year[29]
LB Rich Scanlon RFA N/A Kansas City Chiefs N/A
K Lawrence Tynes RFA May 22[30][29] New York Giants
CB Lenny Walls UFA March 25[31] St. Louis Rams[31]
DE Jimmy Wilkerson UFA March 17[32] Kansas City Chiefs One year[32]
RFA: Restricted free agent, UFA: Unrestricted free agent, ERFA: Exclusive rights free agent

[edit] Team additions

On January 26, the Chiefs agreed to terms on a two-year deal with offensive tackle Ramiro Pruneda from Monterrey Tech in Monterrey, Mexico.[33]

On March 3, the Chiefs signed offensive tackle Damion McIntosh agreed to terms on a six-year contract.[34]

On March 6, middle linebacker Napoleon Harris agreed to a six-year deal with the Chiefs.[35][36]

On March 7, the Chiefs agreed to a contract with long snapper Jean-Philippe Darche.[37]

On March 10, the Chiefs welcomed back outside linebacker Donnie Edwards to the team by giving him a three year, $14 million contract.[38][39] Edwards began his career in Kansas City after being drafted in 1996, and spent five years with the San Diego Chargers before returning to the Chiefs.

On March 17, the Chiefs signed defensive tackle Alfonso Boone. Similar to the deal with Ron Edwards, Boone agreed to a four-year deal worth around $7-8 million.[40]

On March 29, strong safety Jon McGraw signed with the Chiefs on a two-year deal.[41]

On May 7, the Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents.[42]

[edit] Departures

On March 21, strong safety Sammy Knight and offensive tackle Kyle Turley were released. Turley was subsequently re-signed on July 21[43] after contemplating retirement.

On April 15, offensive guard Will Shields announced his retirement. In 14 seasons, Shields never missed a game, and he failed to start only one contest, his first regular-season outing, as a rookie in 1993.[44]

On April 25, the Chiefs traded wide receiver/kick returner Dante Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a fifth round pick, and both teams also swapped picks in the third round (Kansas City moved up two spots).[45]

On May 1, the Chiefs released defensive end Eric Hicks, and traded defensive tackle Ryan Sims to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an undisclosed future draft pick.[46]

On May 22, the Chiefs traded kicker Lawrence Tynes to the New York Giants for an undisclosed future Draft pick in 2008[18]

On May 23, the Chiefs released linebacker Kris Griffin.

In June, reports surfaced concerning safety Greg Wesley and a trade to the Denver Broncos.[1] The teams had agreed on terms of draft-choice compensation, but the Chiefs have yet to sign off on the deal in fear of sending him to a division rival.[1] Wesley remained on the team heading into training camp.

[edit] Trent Green traded to Miami

On March 6, Chiefs general manager Carl Peterson officially announced that quarterback Trent Green was asked to restructure his contract to remain with the team.[47] Green was also granted permission to explore options of a trade to another team.[47][48] The February contract agreement with Damon Huard, who would have been an unrestricted free agent, was the first public indication that Green’s job was in danger.[47][49] The first team to have contacted the Chiefs' front office was the Miami Dolphins,[50] but Miami constantly disgreed in negotiations. The Dolphins offered a seventh round draft pick to the Chiefs, but the Chiefs declined, instead seeking a second round pick in exchange for Green.[8] The Detroit Lions,[8] and Cleveland Browns[8] were also interested in Green, whom are both looking for a veteran quarterback. Green had told the Chiefs that Miami was his preference[8] being that he previously worked under both head coach Cam Cameron and quarterbacks coach Terry Shea. On draft day, the Chiefs and Dolphins could not reach a deal to trade Green. The Chiefs changed their request to a fourth-round pick while the Dolphins offered a sixth round pick.[9] Green's agent reiterated that Green would not return to play for Kansas City.[9]

On June 5, the Chiefs agreed to trade Green to the Miami Dolphins for a conditional fifth round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, pending a physical from Green.[10] The pick can be upgraded to a fourth-rounder if Green reaches certain predetermined playing time and performance levels.[10]

[edit] 2007 NFL Draft

Note: In 2006, the Chiefs traded their fourth round draft pick to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for running back Michael Bennett. The Chiefs also swapped third-round picks with the St. Louis Rams and also received a second fifth-round pick in a trade for Dante Hall.

Round Pick Name Position College Contract
1 23 Dwayne Bowe Wide receiver LSU Five years[51]
2 54 Claude "Turk" McBride Defensive end Tennessee Three years[52]
3 82 DeMarcus "Tank" Tyler Defensive tackle North Carolina State Three years[53]
5 148 Kolby Smith Running back Louisville Three years[54]
160 Justin Medlock Kicker UCLA Three years[13]
6 196 Herbert Taylor Offensive tackle TCU Three years[53]
7 231 Michael Allan Tight end Whitworth College (D-III) Three years[54]

[edit] Pre-season

[edit] Training camp

The Chiefs will conduct summer training camp in River Falls, Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin for the 17th consecutive year in 2007. The team departed for River Falls on July 26 with the first day of practice held on July 27. Kansas City will hold joint practice sessions with the Minnesota Vikings on August 3 in Mankato, Minnesota and on August 4 in River Falls.[55] The Chiefs honored Greensburg, Kansas and the town's high school football team by wearing special baseball hats to practice and also help raise money to help buy equipment for the Rangers football team and cheerleading squad[56] following a devastating F-5 tornado that destroyed the city.

The Chiefs' training camp will be featured on the NFL Films/HBO joint feature Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Kansas City Chiefs.[57] The series, returning for its third season, and first in over four years, premiered Wednesday, August 8 at 10 PM EST, exclusively on HBO. Subsequent hour-long episodes will air each Wednesday at the same time, culminating with the season finale on September 5, with encore replays on Thursdays. [57]

Running back Larry Johnson and rookie wide receiver Dwayne Bowe were both absent at the beginning of training camp[13] as both of them were yet to agree on their contracts. Bowe signed his contract on August 5 after being absent for one week[51] while Johnson agreed to his contract extension on August 21, after missing 25 days of practice.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag On August 16, Trent Green returned to Kansas City when the Chiefs hosted the Miami Dolphins and lost the game 11-10. The game marked the first time in NFL pre-season (or regular season) that a game finished with that score.[58] On August 23 the New Orleans Saints defeated the Chiefs 30-7 at Arrowhead Stadium.[59] The Chiefs and St. Louis Rams competed for the Missouri Governor's Cup on August 30 at the Edward Jones Dome, and the Chiefs lost possession of the Cup for the first time since 2005 with a 10-3 loss. The Chiefs also finished the preseason with an 0-4 record for the first time since the 2005 preseason.[60]

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Week 1: at Houston Texans

1 2 3 4 Total
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at Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST
  • Game weather: Domed stadium
  • Game attendance: To be determined
  • Referee: To be determined
  • TV announcers: Ian Eagle and Solomon Wilcots

[edit] Division standings

AFC West
TeamWLT
Kansas City Chiefs 430Details
San Diego Chargers 430Details
Denver Broncos 340Details
Oakland Raiders 250Details

[edit] Scoring drives

To be determined

[edit] Game summary

To be determined

[edit] References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Teicher, Adam. It's summer, but no KC vacation Kansas City Star, 22 June 2007.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Teicher, Adam. Transition marks start of training camp Kansas City Star, 27 July 2007.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Huard named starting quarterback Kansas City Star, 25 August 2007.
  4. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs open, close season with road games Kansas City Star, 11 April 2007.
  5. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs on national TV in preseason home game Kansas City Star, 2 April 2007.
  6. ↑ Chiefs preseason dates set for 2007 KCChiefs.com, 2 April 2007.
  7. ↑ Q&A with Herm Edwards KCChiefs.com, 16 March 2007.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Teicher, Adam. Browns may go for Green Kansas City Star, 29 March 2007.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Teicher, Adam. Trent Green still a Chief Kansas City Star, 30 April 2007.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Pasquarelli, Len. Green goes to Dolphins from Chiefs in trade ESPN.com, 5 June 2007.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Chiefs deny they're trying to trade RB Johnson NFL.com news wire, 26 April 2007.
  12. ↑ Whitlock, Jason. Larry Johnson says training camp holdout is possible Kansas City Star, D1, 21 June 2007.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Teicher, Adam. LJ holds out as talks stall Kansas City Star, 26 July 2007.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Teicher, Adam. Priest Holmes tells the Chiefs he wants to come to camp Kansas City Star, 25 July 2007.
  15. ↑ LJ ends holdout, joins Chiefs at practice Kansas City Star, 21 August 2007.
  16. ↑ Clayton, John. Johnson, Chiefs work out five-year contract extension ESPN.com, 21 August 2007.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Teicher, Adam. Chiefs' Allen will miss first four games of the season Kansas City Star, 27 April 2007.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Teicher, Adam. Green expresses frustration; Chiefs re-sign Allen Kansas City Star, 22 May 2007.
  19. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Suspension of Chiefs' Allen reduced to two games Kansas City Star, 17 July 2007.
  20. ↑ Chiefs free agents Kansas City Star, 3 March 2007.
  21. ↑ 2007 Kansas City Chiefs free agents ESPN.com, retrieved 26 March 2007.
  22. ↑ The Chiefs placed a high-tender on Jared Allen, requiring teams to trade a first and third round draft pick to the Chiefs in exchange for Allen if they decline to match the offer.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Schenck, Nick. Texans, Black agree to deal HoustonTexans.com, 8 March 2007.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Teicher, Adam. Chiefs sign defensive tackle Edwards Kansas City Star, 15 March 2007.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Chiefs and Gonzalez agree in principle to a five-year contract extension KCChiefs.com, 12 January 2007.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Chiefs agree to terms of a three-year contract with QB Damon Huard KCChiefs.com, 27 February 2007.
  27. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs sign Huard; Green's status in doubt Kansas City Star, 27 February 2007.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Schefter, Adam. Tracking the comings and goings of free agency NFL.com, retrieved 27 March 2007.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 Teicher, Adam. Chiefs announce signings Kansas City Star, 18 April 2007.
  30. ↑ The Chiefs signed Tynes for a one-year contract on April 17, but traded him to the New York Giants on May 22 for "future considerations."
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Pasquarelli, Len. Rams pick up veteran cornerback Walls ESPN.com, 25 March 2007.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Pasquarelli, Len. Chiefs agree to re-sign Wilkerson for one year ESPN.com, 18 March 2007.
  33. ↑ Chiefs agree to terms with Mexican T Ramiro Pruneda KCChiefs.com, 26 January 2007
  34. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs sign veteran offensive tackle Kansas City Star, 3 March 2007.
  35. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs agree to terms with free-agent LB Harris Kansas City Star, 6 March 2007.
  36. ↑ Chiefs agree to terms with UFA LB Napoleon Harris KCChiefs.com, 6 March 2007.
  37. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs pick up deep snapper, Gammon appears out Kansas City Star, 7 March 2007.
  38. ↑ Brisendine, Steve. LB Donnie Edwards returning to Chiefs Associated Press, 10 March 2007.
  39. ↑ Pasquarelli, Len. Chiefs land veteran LB Edwards ESPN.com, 10 March 2007.
  40. ↑ Pasquarelli, Len. Chiefs ink veteran Boone to bolster their run defense ESPN.com, 17 March 2007.
  41. ↑ Associated Press. Kansas City signs SS Jon McGraw Sports Illustrated, 29 March 2007.
  42. ↑ Chiefs agree to terms with 16 rookie free agents KCChiefs.com, 7 May 2007.
  43. ↑ Kansas City Star, section D, page 2; 21 June 2007.
  44. ↑ Pasquarelli, Len. Chiefs guard Shields, a 12-time Pro Bowler, retires ESPN.com, 15 April 2007.
  45. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs trade Dante Hall to Rams Kansas City Star, 25 April 2007.
  46. ↑ Pasquarelli, Len. Chiefs trade former 1st-round pick Sims to Bucs Kansas City Chiefs, 1 May 2007.
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 47.2 Teicher, Adam. Chiefs grant request for Green to seek opportunity with another team Kansas City Star, 7 March 2007.
  48. ↑ Joint statement from Chiefs president Carl Peterson and Jim Steiner KCChiefs.com, 6 March 2007.
  49. ↑ Associated Press. Chief to be chopped? Green asked to restructure deal ESPN.com, 6 March 2007.
  50. ↑ Salguero, Armando. Dolphins discuss deal for Green Miami Herald, 7 March 2007.
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 Chiefs' top pick Bowe ends holdout ESPN.com, 5 August 2007.
  52. ↑ Teicher, Adam. Chiefs sign second-round pick McBride Kansas City Star, 24 July 2007.
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 Teicher, Adam. Chiefs sign two draft picks Kansas City Star, 23 July 2007.
  54. ↑ 54.0 54.1 Chiefs sign fifth-round pick. Kansas City Star, section D, page 3; 23 June 2007.
  55. ↑ 2007 Chiefs Training Camp Headquarters KCChiefs.com
  56. ↑ Holthus, Mitch. A fasion statement KCChiefs.com, 20 July 2007.
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 Chiefs to be featured in HBO's "Hard Knocks" this summer KCChiefs.com, 2 June 2007.
  58. ↑ Herb, Patrick. Slippery Dolphins steal 11-10 win over Chiefs KCChiefs.com, 16 August 2007.
  59. ↑ Herb, Patrick. Saints march over Chiefs 30-7 KCChiefs.com, 24 August 2007.
  60. ↑ Chiefs drop 10-3 Governor's Cup battle KCChiefs.com, 31 August 2007.


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