The Chiefs had two things to celebrate on Super Sunday, the announcement from the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, and the possible hiring of a new offensive coordinator.
The selection committee on Saturday announced that offensive tackle Willie Roaf will be enshrined as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012.
A ceremony is scheduled Aug. 4 in Canton, Ohio.
Roaf played four seasons in Kansas City (2002-2005).
During that time he blocked for three different thousand-yard rushers, and earned four berths to the pro bowl. He also earned seven Pro Bowl nods with the Saints.
Roaf is among six winners announced Saturday. The others are Curtis Martin, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Dermontti Dawson, and Jack Butler. Jerome Bettis, Cris Carter and Bill Parcells were among the finalists who didn’t make it.
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Chiefs have hired Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. Daboll emerged as an early candidate. He continues the New England Way in Kansas City. He was in New England with Kansas City general manger Scott Pioli and Kansas City coach Romeo Crennel during the last decade.
He was the Browns’ offensive coordinator from 2009-2010 and he was Miami’s offensive coordinator in 2011. Those offenses struggled. However, Miami’s offense made strides in the second half of last season and running back Reggie Bush had his best NFL season under Daboll’s guidance.