Chiefs Coach Haley Says WR Bobby Wade Will Return to the Lineup

by Joel Thorman on Nov 18, 2009 5:27 PM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley confirmed today that receiver Bobby Wade will return to the lineup in light of Dwayne Bowe's four game suspension. Wade had been inactive since Chris Chambers was signed but Haley had said on multiple occasions that it was just a numbers game with Wade.

"I think Bobby Wade will be back playing and I think that’s good for him," Haley told reporters today.

Since coming on in week two, Wade had been the Chiefs No. 2 receiver. Despite that, he was the odd man out when the Chiefs reached a deal with Chambers. Haley appears to be high on Wade so I imagine they would have found a way to get him back in the lineup regardless of Bowe's suspension.

"That was more roster-related two weeks in a row," Haley continued. "I tried to make that clear to you and to him. It’s tough decisions and last guy and somebody has to sit tight.

"Bobby’s been chomping at the bit and he helped us a bunch when he got here and now he’s looking to help us again."

Haley wouldn't get into specifics but I imagine Wade has a large role on Sunday. Chambers admitted within the last week that he's still adjusting to the playbook so it'll be interesting to see how Wade fits into that.

Wade called the situation "tough" but appears ready to assume a larger role once again.

"Obviously there are a lot of moving parts to this team," Wade said today via KCChiefs.com," and coach Haley is just trying to find the right guys that he wants to keep around as core guys. Whatever that calls for, that’s always been my take on it."

Wade being active also means there is an open spot on the inactive list in the coming weeks.

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will at least help punt returns

by xchiefsx on Nov 18, 2009 5:28 PM CST reply actions

Why he was inactive.

IMO Wade took 1 for the team.They new about Bowe for several weeks now.When they had a chance to get Chambers he needed time on the field to learn the system.Wade,already being comfotable with it (System) stepped aside to give Chambers all the time he needed.Great team player.Now on sunday we will still have 2 very good receivers.

John Soellner

by chiefs63 on Nov 18, 2009 7:13 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

i was wondering the same thing

you just beat me in expressing it. i’m not sure he took one for the team, though that’s a nice thought, but i wouldn’t put it passed haley to bench wade so chambers could get up to speed before the suspension went through.

UCrawford will eventually calm down and realize that Haley isn't a bad coach.
Will embrace the Fire Haley Bandwagon if we lose to the raiders by more then a TD...
..But we aren't going to lose.
LJ will not land in Pittsburgh
The Chiefs will not be the number one pick in this years draft
The Chiefs first pick of the draft will NOT be a OL
Thinks UCrawford just needs a hug... offer is there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Nov 18, 2009 7:21 PM CST up reply actions

He is the #1 returner on the Depth chart

I would hope he is active!

We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram

by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 18, 2009 7:51 PM CST reply actions

Are Wade or Long worth starting for my fantasy team?

I lost Bowe, Turner and Brown this week and Im searching for a couple good plays, Unfortunatly, Im 9th on waivers. If anyone can help let me know, Im just looking for some advice.

That Falcons Pick Is Looking Like It Might Be Higher Then We Thought.

I have Ronnie Brown, Micheal Turner, and Dwayne Bowe all on my fantasy team.

by darwithabar on Nov 18, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions