[KC Chiefs.com] One day after finishing mini-camp, the Chiefs released six players. Among them is running back Kolby Smith, who seemingly had a once-promising future with the Chiefs. Smith concludes his Chiefs career with 540 yards and three touchdowns, most of those coming his rookie season of 2007.
The most noteworthy of the other cuts is quarterback Matt Gutierrez. He was passed during off-season practice on the depth chart by Tyler Palko. His departure leaves the Chiefs with only three quarterbacks: Matt Cassel, Brodie Croyle and Palko.
Also released were offensive linemen Jermail Porter and Nick Landry, tight end Leroy Banks and defensive back Andre Jones.
Let ‘em go…..while they are at it they should just let Page walk too.
I think Croyle and Palko will be fine back-ups.
I like the signing of the TE from Marshall too, Slate will be decent given the chance.
Comment by WVChief — June 15, 2010 @ 2:17 pm
Kolby Smith was injured too often.
Comment by Jeff in VA — June 15, 2010 @ 4:05 pm
weed ‘em out.
Comment by chief tom — June 16, 2010 @ 11:31 am
Kolby Smith has since signed on with the broncos. . . .
Comment by KC111110 — June 16, 2010 @ 2:34 pm
Kolby Smith was only injured twice.
Comment by Stich — June 17, 2010 @ 12:28 am
I feel for Kolby he was good when called upon and worked hard to get back up to speed. I wish him well. But I hope that he is not really on the Broncos because I can’t smile for anybody doing well on that team.
Comment by Chiefs Brad — June 18, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
Yeah signed with the Broncos. He is on there roster on there website.
Comment by Stich — June 20, 2010 @ 3:52 pm
Hey stich- injured twice but out for most of his time in KC. The dude was never fully healthy.
Comment by chief tom — June 22, 2010 @ 10:10 pm
Yeah Tom, that’s true.
Comment by Stich — June 25, 2010 @ 2:21 pm
well he made the kiss of Death move by becoming a Donkey which means he wants revenge on the Chiefs for cutting him. Now I can’t route for him any longer.
The only good thing that I will ever say about the Broncos is that it was cool that they cut Brandon Marshall to show that no ego is bigger than a team. There needs to be more of that old school team philosophy these days.
Comment by Chief Brad — June 25, 2010 @ 11:48 pm