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Chiefs hire Chan Gailey
Phil Coale - AP
Phil Coale - AP
Warpaint Illustrated Columnist
Posted Jan 16, 2008

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Wednesday afternoon that former Georgia Tech head coach Chan Gailey will be their offensive coordinator in 2008.

"The best compliment I can pay Chan Gailey is that he’s tough," said head coach Herm Edwards in a prepared statement. “He’s been through the battles as both a head coach and an offensive coordinator. He’s called the plays and he has performed under pressure."

"But just as importantly, Chan is an excellent teacher - wherever he’s coached he has designed dynamic offenses to take advantage of his players' skills. He understands how to orchestrate a balanced offensive plan. He’s going to be a good fit for our philosophy and our football team. The Chiefs will be better because of Chan Gailey."

Previous to his six-year stint at Georgia Tech, Gailey served as offensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins (2000-01) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1996-1997). He was briefly head coach of the Dallas Cowboys (1998-99).

Gailey’s offenses are noted for dominant rushing attacks. In Pittsburgh, former Steeler great Jerome Bettis enjoyed two career seasons under Gailey. Lamar Smith ran for a career high 1,139 yards in 2000 with Miami.

Stay tuned to Warpaint Illustrated for more offseason news on your Kansas City Chiefs.


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