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The 2009 Kansas City Chiefs season was the franchise’s 50th season and first with head coach Todd Haley at the helm. It was also the first season with Scott Pioli as the team’s general manager. The Chiefs attempted to improve on their 2–14 record from 2008 with the third overall selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. In 2009 the Chiefs also honored the induction of Derrick Thomas the team’s former linebacker from 1989 to 1999 into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.