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03-09-2007, 03:57 PM
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Gammon has to take a hike
Chiefs sign Seahawks long snapper Darche to replace veteran center.
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
From his anonymous position as a long snapper, Kendall Gammon nonetheless became a popular player in his seven seasons with the Chiefs. Gammon is the host for an in-season radio show and makes frequent TV and community appearances.
But Gammon’s time came to an end Wednesday when the Chiefs agreed to terms on a four-year contract with another veteran long snapper, Seattle’s Jean-Philippe Darche.
Gammon, 38 and an unrestricted free agent, said he would attempt to continue his career with another team.
“We’ll explore our options,” he said. “It might be awhile before something happens. Teams are looking at younger guys right now. As we get closer to training camp, maybe they’ll start to look at the old guy.”
Replacing Gammon with Darche keeps with coach Herm Edwards’ plan to make the Chiefs younger. Darche is 32 and, like Gammon, an accurate snapper for punts and placements.
He snapped for the Seahawks for six seasons and the first game of last season. He then suffered a hip injury and missed the rest of the season. The Seahawks had no interest in re-signing Darche, and he became an unrestricted free agent.
Darche is a French-Canadian every bit as popular in his native country as Gammon is in Kansas City.
Another free-agent visitor, cornerback David Macklin, left Kansas City without a contract agreement. Macklin was scheduled for visits with Denver and Washington.
Chiefs defensive tackle James Reed, an unrestricted free agent, met Wednesday in Houston with the Texans. The Chiefs are trying to re-sign Reed, a starter last season.
The Chiefs had no visits scheduled for the rest of the week. Cleveland defensive tackle Alvin McKinley is scheduled to visit on Tuesday.
Gammon has to take a hike
Chiefs sign Seahawks long snapper Darche to replace veteran center.
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
From his anonymous position as a long snapper, Kendall Gammon nonetheless became a popular player in his seven seasons with the Chiefs. Gammon is the host for an in-season radio show and makes frequent TV and community appearances.
But Gammon’s time came to an end Wednesday when the Chiefs agreed to terms on a four-year contract with another veteran long snapper, Seattle’s Jean-Philippe Darche.
Gammon, 38 and an unrestricted free agent, said he would attempt to continue his career with another team.
“We’ll explore our options,” he said. “It might be awhile before something happens. Teams are looking at younger guys right now. As we get closer to training camp, maybe they’ll start to look at the old guy.”
Replacing Gammon with Darche keeps with coach Herm Edwards’ plan to make the Chiefs younger. Darche is 32 and, like Gammon, an accurate snapper for punts and placements.
He snapped for the Seahawks for six seasons and the first game of last season. He then suffered a hip injury and missed the rest of the season. The Seahawks had no interest in re-signing Darche, and he became an unrestricted free agent.
Darche is a French-Canadian every bit as popular in his native country as Gammon is in Kansas City.
Another free-agent visitor, cornerback David Macklin, left Kansas City without a contract agreement. Macklin was scheduled for visits with Denver and Washington.
Chiefs defensive tackle James Reed, an unrestricted free agent, met Wednesday in Houston with the Texans. The Chiefs are trying to re-sign Reed, a starter last season.
The Chiefs had no visits scheduled for the rest of the week. Cleveland defensive tackle Alvin McKinley is scheduled to visit on Tuesday.