Wilson: Chiefs demote Dedric Ward, hire Richie Anderson

Reacting to a continued lack of production, Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley demoted wide receivers coach Dedric Ward and replaced him with Richie Anderson.

According to the Kansas City Star, Ward is still working for the Chiefs as a coach. However, Anderson is now running the receiver drills.

A former NFL fullback with the New York Jets and the New England Patriots Anderson initially joined the organization through the NFL minority coaching fellowship program.

“Coach Haley and everybody involved in the decision making are trying to find a way to get things right,’’ wide receiver Bobby Wade told Kansas City reporters. “Richie’s been helping out for us. He’s been in our position meetings and at practice anyway.

"Dedric Ward’s still out there helping. So, I think it’s more of a change for the coaches than for us. It’s not a drastic thing for us as players. It has more to do with how (Haley) wanted to see things done. But I think everybody is looking for things that are going to help us. Everybody in this locker room has to be open to that.’’

Anderson was fired from his coaching position with the Arizona Cardinals after being arrested for allegedly soliciting a prosititute on March 8, 2008.

Ultimately, the charge was dropped even though the woman Anderson allegedly propositioned was an undercover Phoenix police officer.

Per the report, Haley declined to comment on the coaching change during his daily press conference.

This is the second time this year that Haley has made a major change on his offensive staff.

During the preseason, he fired offensive coordinator Chan Gailey and assumed play-calling duties.

However, Haley hasn't been successful as his team ranks 30th in total offense and 24th in scoring.

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