By John Solomon
How the government's punishing of the exposure of official wrongdoing can linger for years
The Kansas City Chiefs were in shambles after the worst season in franchise history, and chairman Clark Hunt promised their devoted followers that better ways were ahead.
This should have been a big week for Brady Quinn.

Against the backdrop of an unthinkable tragedy, the Kansas City Chiefs gave themselves a reason to be proud Sunday — and perhaps the impetus to let the healing begin.
Matt Cassel took the snap from center, scanned the practice field as he dropped back to pass and just for a moment must have felt like a little boy on Christmas morning.
This is what it's like to be Jabari Parker, the nation's top high school basketball player.
This is what it's like to be Jabari Parker, the nation's top high school basketball player.
Scott Pioli spoke quietly and carefully, not at all like his reputation might suggest.
The Kansas City Chiefs fired coach Todd Haley on Monday, less than a year after he led the team to the AFC West title.

The Kansas City Chiefs fired coach Todd Haley on Monday, less than a year after he led the team to the AFC West title, and appointed Romeo Crennel the interim coach.
Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel could be lost for the season with what his coach calls a significant injury to his throwing hand.
Over the past few weeks, Chiefs fans have begun to see why coach Todd Haley was so excited about the free agent acquisition of wide receiver Steve Breaston.
To win in the NFL, it takes more than great players. Teams must have quality backups, too, or at least serviceable ones.
The season is over for Jamaal Charles.

The Kansas City Chiefs said Monday that they will put running back Jamaal Charles on injured reserve with a left knee injury, meaning he is done for the rest of the season.
The season is over for Jamaal Charles.
"It's new territory for everyone," tight end Tony Moeaki said. "We're all trying to figure out how to handle the situation. We're just trying to take it one day at a time, come into meetings _ it's nice to be in meetings, watching film. Your mind's not on it as much."
"Its new territory for everyone," tight end Tony Moeaki said. "We're all trying to figure out how to handle the situation. We're just trying to take it one day at a time, come into meetings — it's nice to be in meetings, watching film. Your mind's not on it as much."
Business wasn't usual for Chiefs on Monday in wake of tragedy →