Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Wasted No Time Nitpicking Kenneth Walker III's Game
Summary
The Kansas City Chiefs had a poor 2025 NFL season, finishing 6-11 after three straight Super Bowl appearances. To improve their running game and ease quarterback Patrick Mahomes' workload, the Chiefs signed running back Kenneth Walker III and brought back Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator.Key Facts
- The Chiefs reached three straight Super Bowls and won two before having a losing season (6-11) in 2025.
- Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ quarterback and two-time NFL MVP, suffered serious knee injuries (ACL and LCL tears).
- The Chiefs struggled with their running game in 2025, putting more pressure on Mahomes.
- Kansas City signed Kenneth Walker III, a former Seattle Seahawks running back and the reigning Super Bowl MVP, during free agency.
- Eric Bieniemy returned as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator; he previously coached Mahomes during his best statistical years (2018-2022).
- Bieniemy is known for a tough coaching style and demands high standards and accountability.
- Kenneth Walker III rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns last season and performed well in the Seahawks’ playoffs, including winning Super Bowl LX MVP.
- The Chiefs hope Walker will become the first running back to rush for 1,000 yards in a season during Mahomes’ career.
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