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Article: Gailey out, head coach Haley in as Chiefs' offensive coordinator.(Sports)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- September 1, 2009
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. | Rookie coach Todd Haley fired Chan Gailey as Kansas City's offensive coordinator on Monday and assumed the role himself, 13 days ahead of the season opener at Baltimore.
Haley refused to comment on the status of quarterback Matt Cassel, who sustained an apparent knee injury on Saturday night and could be out for a time, raising even more concerns for the offense. Cassel was sacked on the first passing play against Seattle and limped away.
Haley also said that making himself offensive coordinator while still finding his way as a head coach was the most difficult decision he's faced. He was offensive coordinator the past two years at ...