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Emmitt Thomas, Former Chiefs Great, Inducted Into Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Former Chiefs cornerback Emmitt Thomas, already a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was recognized by his home state with his induction this week into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. A native of Angleton, Texas, Thomas went into coaching following a distinguished playing career. He now serves as the secondary coach...

Kansas City Chiefs Should Officially Retire Jersey of Hero Joe Delaney

Every time the Kansas City Chiefs announce that they're retiring a jersey number -- as they did recently with former cornerback Emmitt Thomas -- it raises the same question: Why haven't they retired the number of Joe Delaney?Twenty-five years ago, Delaney was a 24-year-old running back who had led the team in rushing in...

Redskins to Play Colts in Hall of Fame Game

It makes sense that the Washington Redskins will appear in the preseason Hall Of Fame Game for the second time in five years. The Skins will see legends Darrell Green and Art Monk enshrined that weekend into the Hall ... as well as Emmitt Thomas, a former Kansas City Chief who spent time on Washington's coaching staff.The...

Falcons Name Emmitt Thomas Interim Coach

The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas their interim head coach, Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting.Thomas was a defensive back for the Kansas City Chiefs for 13 years, and his name has been in the news recently because he's a finalist to be inducted in next year's Pro Football Hall of...