Ashley Lelie News

Chris Chambers had achieved something rare in his career. He was released last week by San Diego, and that was the end of a good run.

Signs not related to LJs suspensionIts a good thing Larry Johnson sent out those tweets questioning Chiefs coach Todd Haleys coaching credentials.

The Chiefs will know in a matter of weeks whether their acquisition of wide receiver Chris Chambers fits into a category with the signing of Bobby Wade or one with Amani Toomer and Ashley Lelie.

Apparently, there were other teams interested in Chambers, but it was Scott Pioli who pulled the trigger and claimed him.

Derrick Johnson, Larry Johnson, and I think even Magic Johnson were said to be on the Chiefs "chopping" block approaching the trade deadline.A As Oct.

Apparently frustrated with a lack of progress from the wide receivers, coach Todd Haley made another staff change this week, replacing position coach Dedric Ward with Richie Anderson.

Bobby Wade is a late arrival to the party, so his world was a blur Wednesday. The newest Chiefs wide receiver crammed the playbook and joined his team at practice in an effort to be ready to play in Sundays game against Oakland at Arrowhead Stadium.

"Where everybody knows your name" doesn't apply to the Chiefs right now. With all of the changes surrounding the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs a familiar face is a rarity.

Matt Cassel appeared to be running more briskly in practice Wednesday morning, creating hope Kansas City's No.

Two of the Chiefs most visible projects continued Tuesday, and the teams long-term plans came into clearer focus.

The search for a wide receiver has taken the Chiefs to veteran Bobby Wade, who could be under contract as soon as Tuesday.Wade, 28, was unexpectedly released recently by the Minnesota Vikings.

While the Chiefs were busy this week preparing for todays regular-season opener at Baltimore, general manager Scott Pioli was involved in a laborious activity of his own.Pioli was holed up in his office on the second floor of Chiefs headquarters watching video of every player currently on an NFL practice squad.

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Some late cut-day thoughts: I was a tad surprised that Kansas City cut receiver Ashley Lelie .

Bernard Pollard #49 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a third down stop against the San Diego Chargers during the first half on December 14, 2008 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Todd Haley has said all along that players will have to "earn the Arrowhead stickers" on the sides of their helmets, and they will get them when they make the team.

The Eagles signed Vick last week to add a different dimension to their offense, not to push McNabb for the starting job.

Wide receiver Ashley Lelie #87 of the Oakland Raiders taunts the crowd after making a fourth quarter touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos during week 12 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on November 23, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed wide receiver Ashley Lelie to an undisclosed contract.

As a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist at Arkansas, Darren McFadden helped popularize the "wildcat" offense.

Starting today for the next 32 days - leading into the start of Redskins training camp July 30, I'll preview one NFL team, from the worst to the best.