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DaWolf · 03-10-2005, 02:29 AM

Herndon, Knight next on Chiefs' guest list

By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star

After signing their first free agent of the year in linebacker Kendrell Bell, the Chiefs turned their attention to improving their defensive backfield. They expected two free agents, Denver cornerback Kelly Herndon and Miami safety Sammy Knight, today at Arrowhead Stadium.

Herndon is a restricted free agent, giving the Broncos the right to match any offer sheet he signs. While it's difficult to picture Denver letting one of their starters depart to a division rival — particularly one with an acute need for a cornerback — the Broncos may have no choice.

Denver has a bundle of money tied up in one cornerback, Champ Bailey. Another corner, Lenny Walls, is also a restricted free agent, but the Broncos expressed a preference for him over Herndon by giving Walls a higher tender offer.

The Chiefs would owe the Broncos no compensation if they sign Herndon.

“We know a lot about him because we've played a lot against him,” Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said. “We know he's been on a defense that's been rated very high. We know we have a tremendous amount of respect for him.

" We also know that (Chiefs wide receiver) Samie Parker beat him on a pump move when we played them late in the season. But he has a lot of ability, and he's somebody we're interested in talking to.”

Herndon, 28, took a long time to establish himself. He was undrafted out of college at Toledo and was cut four times in three years before finally catching on with the Broncos' practice squad in 2001. He became a starter in 2003.

Knight, 29, started eight seasons for the New Orleans Saints and Dolphins, mostly as a strong safety.

The Chiefs planned to have former New England cornerback Ty Law in for a visit on Monday.

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DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	Teicher: Herndon, Knight next on Chiefs' guest list... Herndon, Knight next on Chiefs' guest list By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star After signing their first free agent of the year in linebacker Kendrell Bell, the Chiefs turned their attention to improving their defensive backfield. They expected two free agents, Denver cornerback Kelly Herndon and Miami safety Sammy Knight, today at Arrowhead Stadium. Herndon is a restricted free agent, giving the Broncos the right to match any offer sheet he signs. While it's difficult to picture Denver letting one of their starters depart to a division rival — particularly one with an acute need for a cornerback — the Broncos may have no choice. Denver has a bundle of money tied up in one cornerback, Champ Bailey. Another corner, Lenny Walls, is also a restricted free agent, but the Broncos expressed a preference for him over Herndon by giving Walls a higher tender offer. The Chiefs would owe the Broncos no compensation if they sign Herndon. “We know a lot about him because we've played a lot against him,” Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said. “We know he's been on a defense that's been rated very high. We know we have a tremendous amount of respect for him. " We also know that (Chiefs wide receiver) Samie Parker beat him on a pump move when we played them late in the season. But he has a lot of ability, and he's somebody we're interested in talking to.” Herndon, 28, took a long time to establish himself. He was undrafted out of college at Toledo and was cut four times in three years before finally catching on with the Broncos' practice squad in 2001. He became a starter in 2003. Knight, 29, started eight seasons for the New Orleans Saints and Dolphins, mostly as a strong safety. The Chiefs planned to have former New England cornerback Ty Law in for a visit on Monday. link
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