Chiefs Free-Agency Targets: WRs Brian Hartline, Harry Douglas Released
By Brett Gering
Sep 21, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline (82) is tripped by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31) during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
It goes without saying that the Kansas City Chiefs are starving for wideouts. Today, their list of candidates added a few more entries.
Two notable veterans, Brian Hartline of the Miami Dolphins and Harry Douglas of the Atlanta Falcons, were officially released on Friday.
The team has released WR Brian Hartline.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 27, 2015
Thanking @AtlantaFalcons for my 7 years in ATL & the opportunity to play in the city I grew up. First class organization. Much luv 2 fans
— Harry Douglas (@HDouglas83) February 27, 2015
Neither will single-handedly revamp a receiving corps—particularly at this stage in their respective careers—but they can upgrade the majority of them.
Douglas is a slot specialist who’s more elusive than fast, but he’ll also turn 31 years old next season. Being that Kansas City has no shortage of slot options, you probably don’t need to keep tabs on him.
Hartline, on the other hand, is more interesting. At 6’2″, 180 pounds, he’s accustomed to playing outside the numbers, and while he’s not a pulse-thumping playmaker, his skill set meshes with a West Coast passing attack. In a nutshell, he’s is a solid route-runner with trustworthy hands.
The production of both wideouts dipped in 2014, but considering the Chiefs’ standards, now isn’t the time to be picky.
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