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Each week http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-jarvis-jenkins-jersey , Pro Football Focus shares some notes from the Kansas hing it calls PFF Insights. Last week, the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 31-13, to clinch a berth in the AFC title game.On offense, running back Damien Williams continues to do a great job in replacing both Kareem Hunt (released) and Spencer Ware (injury).The ability of Williams to make opposing tacklers miss could be a could sign for this Sunday, as Hunt, when he was with the Chiefs, was a Patriot killer. Chiefs fans will be hoping Williams can pick up where Hunt left off against New England.National and local media (myself very much included) were shocked when the Chiefs decided to insert cornerback Charvarius Ward into the lineup Week 16 Womens Patrick Mahomes II Jersey , but as every week passes, it looks more and more like the right decision.For comparison’s sake, Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner graded Gilmore the league’s top cornerback earlier this week.Other Chiefs notes from PFF for the divisional roundTravis Kelce was the highest-graded Chiefs player on offense, according to PFF. Kelce caught seven of nine receptions for 108 yards, with six of those receptions going for first downs. Kelce led all tight ends this past weekend with 52 yards from the slot, as well an impressive 2.70 yards per route run, second highest among tight ends from the divisional round.Outside linebacker Dee Ford had a dominant pass-rushing performance against the Colts. Ford registered five total pressures on 26 pass rushing snaps, including one sack Tyreek Hill Jersey , two quarterbacks hits and two quarterback hurries. The five total pressures were tied for most among edge rushers in the NFL this past weekend with four others. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Emmitt Thomas announced his retirement Tuesday as the defensive backs coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, ending an NFL career that began as a Hall of Fame player and wound up spanning five decades.Thomas spent 13 seasons playing for the Chiefs, helping the organization to a pair of Super Bowl appearances and their only championship in 1970. The two-time All-Pro retired in 1978 and began coaching at Central Missouri State before moving onto the pros with the St. Louis Cardinals.He helped the Redskins win a pair of Super Bowls, and also worked for the Eagles, Packers, Vikings and Falcons, before returning to Kansas City in 2010. He’s been the Chiefs’ secondary coach ever since http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-demetrius-harris-jersey , first under Todd Haley and retained by Romeo Crennel and current coach Andy Reid.“My journey started in Kansas City, and by the grace of God I am able to end my NFL career here as well,” said Thomas, who was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008. “It has been a privilege to work alongside the great coaches that have come through this building. Having the opportunity to coach so many talented young men in my time as a coach has been one of my greatest gifts.”Thomas joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent out of tiny Bishop College in 1966, just four years after the organization moved from Dallas to Kansas City. He helped the Chiefs reach the first Super Bowl as a rookie, losing to the Green Bay, before returning three years later.He had nine interceptions that season, including one in their Super Bowl triumph over Minnesota.Thomas continued to be a productive player until his retirement Womens Armani Watts Jersey , then became a sought-after coach for defensive backs. He spent four years with the Cardinals, eight more with the Redskins and three with the Eagles before serving as defensive coordinator of the Packers.After a stint as defensive coordinator of the Vikings, he joined the Falcons coaching staff, where he got his only taste as a head coach. It was Thomas who was appointed interim coach after Bobby Petrino’s sudden retirement in 2007, and he rallied a broken locker room to a season-ending win over Seattle.He was retained by new Falcons coach Mike Smith the following year, then joined the Chiefs in 2010, a move that allowed him to bookend a playing and coaching career spanning 51 years.“Over the course of a career that spans two leagues and most of the modern era of the NFL, Emmitt was a Hall of Fame player and one of the most respected coaches in the league Dorian O'Daniel Jersey ,” Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said. “Emmitt will always be a part of our Chiefs family.”The 75-year-old Thomas’ retirement had been expected after the Chiefs, who lost in overtime to the Patriots in the AFC championship game, fired longtime defensive coordinator Bob Sutton.Steve Spagnuolo has been hired to handle the defense and is bringing in many of his own assistants.“It was an honor to have Emmitt on our coaching staff,” Reid said. “Having a Pro Football Hall of Famer lead that room and share his experiences as a player and a coach has been incredible for our guys. Beyond football, he’s a tremendous person, and I’ve enjoyed working with him and getting to know him.”