Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson is fed up, and he's not going to take it anymore.

Well, at least he's not going to keep his frustration to himself.

Johnson vented to Kansas City reporters today, getting it off his chest how mad he is that he's not starting and was the subject of trade rumors prior to the NFL deadline Tuesday.

"It sucks," Johnson said. "It kind of sucks to not be starting and not be playing like I should. I should be out there playing. I should be out there starting. I should be out there helping this team win."

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Now that wide receiver Joey Galloway is a free agent after being cut by the New England Patriots, he might not be unemployed long.

Galloway is expected to try out for the Kansas City Chiefs today.

So, Bill Belichick's discard could become former Patriots executive Scott Pioli's new player.

The Chiefs' wide receiver position could use an influx of speed.

Galloway didn't make a good adjustment to the Patriots' scheme, but Kansas City might be a decent fit for him.

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The tirade must have packed a serious punch since Bowe had his highest yardage total of the season with 109 of ‘em.

In the preseason, Haley pulled another motivational trick on Bowe and demoted him to the third-string. Ouch.

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The deal, coming a day before the NFL trade deadline, gives the Panthers more options on the defensive line after the season-ending injury to Maake Kemoeatu in training camp.

It's a homecoming for the 6-foot-2, 306-pound Tyler, who grew up in Fayetteville, N.C., and played at North Carolina State. He was taken by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2007 draft and started all 16 games last season.

But Tyler started only two of six games this season -- he was replaced by Ron Edwards -- and had 22 tackles. Tyler is expected to give Carolina options at nose tackle alongside 35-year-old Hollis Thomas, who was signed after Week 3 when he was released by St. Louis.

The Chiefs are kings of Missouri. 

No touchdown, no problem. Head coach/offensive coordinator Todd Haley, quarterback Matt Cassel, and general manager Scott Pioli, the new triumvirate in Kansas City, earned their first victory by beating the Washington Redskins 14-6. 

Game notes included, “one team earned a victory only because both teams can’t lose,” and, “KC blew key opportunities with great field position and a chance to take the lead late.”  However, since this is a joyous event for the deprived fans of the red and gold, this article will maintain a primarily positive tilt. 

A few facets of the game emerged as key to the win.

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