The Kansas City Chiefs offseason just got interesting. After a humbling 6-11 campaign that marked the franchise’s first losing season since 2014, Andy Reid and Brett Veach are making the moves that matter. And frankly, Chiefs Kingdom should be excited about where this is headed.
The headline move? Eric Bieniemy is back as offensive coordinator.
For those who lived through the Super Bowl runs, Bieniemy’s return feels like coming home. He was the architect of the Chiefs’ most dominant years, helping transform Patrick Mahomes into an MVP-caliber quarterback and orchestrating some of the most explosive offensive performances in franchise history. Matt Nagy’s contract expired, and the message was clear: it’s time to go back to what worked.
The significance can’t be overstated. Mahomes himself has been enthusiastically backing the move, and wide receiver Tyreek Hill—who thrived under Bieniemy’s tutelage in Kansas City—is reportedly intrigued about potentially reuniting with the Chiefs. That’s the kind of momentum you can’t manufacture.
Meanwhile, Mahomes is progressing well in his recovery from the ACL injury that ended his season. The quarterback has been optimistic about his timeline and is expressing confidence he’ll be ready for the start of the 2026 season without restrictions. That’s exactly what Chiefs fans want to hear.
The defensive coaching staff has been revamped too, with defensive line coach Joe Cullen heading to the Ravens and several other assistant coaches being replaced. This isn’t just shuffling deck chairs—this is a genuine reset. The team recognized what didn’t work and is taking decisive action.
Yes, the salary cap is tight. Yes, Travis Kelce opted out of the Pro Bowl to rest after 13 seasons of elite production. Yes, there’s work to be done. But this Chiefs team has something most franchises would kill for: a healthy Patrick Mahomes, legendary head coach Andy Reid, a front office willing to make tough decisions, and now the return of an offensive mind that knows exactly how to maximize Mahomes’ talents.
One disappointing season doesn’t erase a dynasty. The 2026 offseason moves suggest the Chiefs aren’t content to rebuild slowly—they’re building back to contender status immediately.
Chiefs Kingdom should sleep well tonight.