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Here’s What Kelce Said Previously About Potential New Chiefs’ OC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Four years ago, Travis Kelce went out of his way to praise Eric Bieniemy in the offensive coordinator’s quest to become an NFL head coach.

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Joe Thuney's Remarkable Chiefs-Era Streak Ends

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Caleb Williams led the Bears on the ultimate playoff roller coaster Sunday night. He made one of the most incredible plays in NFL history to send the game to overtime.

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New WR Coach Is First Sign of Chiefs Changing Ways

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Andy Reid must’ve been ticked off that defenses lost their respect for the Chiefs in 2025. Call it simple loyalty or a product of the Chiefs’ dynasty, Reid rarely initiates significant changes to his Kansas City coaching staff.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

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Although Chiefs' Matt Nagy Strikes Out, Options Remain

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Now-former Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy got bad news late Monday night. One of only two finalists for the Titans, he finished as runner-up to Robert Saleh, who reportedly will become the next Tennessee head coach.

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One Draft Direction the Chiefs Could Lean In

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to have a good offseason to get back on track. The Chiefs had a difficult season in 2025, where we saw this team miss the playoffs for the first time in a long time.

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Why Chiefs Instilling Youth At LB is Necessary

The Kansas City Chiefs are in an unusual spot in late January. Instead of playing for a spot in Super Bowl LX, they are sitting at home after a 6-11 season that saw defeats in one score games, inconsistency on both sides of the ball, and Patrick Mahomes suffering a torn ACL late in the campaign.

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Social Media Reacts to Potential Chiefs' First-Round Prospects in National Title Game

The Indiana Hoosiers won their first college football national championship in program history, defeating the Miami Hurricanes 24-21 on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Involved in NFL's AFC Championship Development

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are not playing in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. It’s going to be unfamiliar territory for Mahomes and Co., who are not vying for the AFC title for the first time in seven years.

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Why Chiefs Should Tread Carefully With Eric Bieniemy Decision

With Matt Nagy presumably taking a head coach job elsewhere in the league, the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator position was a major storyline heading into the offseason.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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Chiefs Address Surprising Position in Latest First-Round Mock Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs found out in the 2025 NFL season that their roster was ill-equipped for another run at the Super Bowl. Last year, they took some steps backward on offense, but an elite defensive performance and the individual greatness of Patrick Mahomes in the clutch led them to a 15-2 record and a chance to repeat as champions anyway.

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Report: Chiefs plan to reunite with Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator

The Kansas City Chiefs are planning to hire Chicago Bears running back coach Eric Bieniemy in a reunion as their offensive coordinator on Monday, NFL Network reported.

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Patrick Mahomes Statement Resurfaces After Chiefs Coaching News

Patrick Mahomes is expected to play a significant role in the Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching overhaul this offseason. The two-time NFL MVP will not be the team’s final decision-maker when it comes to the major changes within Andy Reid’s coaching staff.

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Eric Bieniemy lands a new offensive coordinator job

Eric Bieniemy is coming back to his most high-profile role. Bieniemy is joining the Kansas City Chiefs as their new offensive coordinator, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.

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Andy Reid, Chiefs Hire New Coach After Missing NFL Playoffs

Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs have already made a number of significant coaching moves amid the NFL offseason. The Chiefs finished the season with a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era.

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Chiefs To Bring Back Eric Bieniemy As OC

Earlier today, Eric Bieniemy received an interview request from the Chiefs for their offensive coordinator position. A reunion is indeed set to take place.

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Chiefs Planning To Hire Former OC Eric Bieniemy

Dianna Russini reported earlier today that the Chiefs have zeroed in on Bears RB coach Eric Bieniemy as the frontrunner to return as offensive coordinator. Tom Pelissero confirms that all signs are pointing toward the Chiefs bringing Bieniemy back as offensive coordinator to replace former OC Matt Nagy.

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