His decision worked out for all parties involved and now, perhaps, the Chiefs. [Mike] Cox went on to be a three-year starter for Gailey. He wasn’t selected in last weekend’s NFL draft but jumped at the chance to sign with the Chiefs afterward so he could be reunited with Gailey, Kansas City’s new offensive coordinator.

His arrival, plus the recent addition of Oliver Hoyte off waivers from Dallas, gives the Chiefs something they haven’t had since Herm Edwards arrived as head coach two years ago.