The Facts: The Chiefs took a step closer to landing a free-agent receiver Thursday, and it appears as if Freddie Mitchell isn't a part of their plans. Coach Dick Vermeil said the Chiefs are communicating with Hakim's agent, and "when they're talking, you're going in the right direction." Asked Thursday whether Mitchell was still in the mix, Vermeil said, "No, I think we'll just do one, though I'd like to have them both."
Diehards Line:Hakim and Mitchell came to Kansas City this week for workouts. Just before Hakim met with the coaches Tuesday, Vermeil suggested that they might sign both receivers if they went for the league minimum. Our guess says Mitchell isn't interested in the minimum -- yet.