The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that the team has hired Brian Daboll to serve as the club’s offensive coordinator. "Brian is a fine football coach and offensive mind," said HC Romeo Crennel. “We had a very thorough process for this position and it was clear to me that Brian was the right choice. He was coveted by multiple teams and I am glad he will be joining our staff.”
Diehards Line:Daboll joins the Chiefs after one season (2011) in Miami where he held the same position for the Dolphins. In 2011, the Dolphins offense had both a 1,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard receiver for the first time in franchise history. RB Reggie Bush picked up 1,086 yards on 216 carries and had five 100-yard rushing performances. WR Brandon Marshall caught a team-high 81 passes for 1,214 yards and recorded five 100-yard receiving days en route to a Pro Bowl appearance on the AFC squad. QB Matt Moore finished fifth in the AFC and 12th in the NFL with an 87.1 passer rating. Under Daboll, the Miami offense committed only 39 penalties in 2011, tying for the third best mark in the NFL. Prior to joining the Miami coaching staff, Daboll spent two seasons (2009-10) as offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.