Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy Wasted No Time Nitpicking Kenneth Walker III's Game
The Kansas City Chiefs, after a disappointing 6-11 season in 2025, signed running back Kenneth Walker III and rehired offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to improve their struggling offense. Bieniemy, known for his demanding coaching style, immediately began working with Walker III to refine his game. The moves aim to reduce the offensive burden on injured quarterback Patrick Mahomes and establish a credible running threat.
- ▪The Chiefs finished 6-11 in 2025, their first losing season since Andy Reid became head coach in 2013.
- ▪Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL after carrying a heavy offensive load due to the team's weak running game.
- ▪Kenneth Walker III rushed for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns in the 2024 regular season and was named Super Bowl LX MVP.
- ▪Eric Bieniemy returned as offensive coordinator to help revamp the Chiefs' offense and has set high standards for player performance.
- ▪The last Chiefs running back to rush for 1,000 yards in a season was Kareem Hunt in 2017.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.After reaching three straight Super Bowls and winning two, the Kansas City Chiefs unraveled in 2025.The Chiefs finished 6-11, their first sub-.500 record since Andy Reid became head coach in 2013, and two-time NFL MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL and LCL in the process. Mahomes wore down before that, though, having to carry an undue load for an offense that posed absolutely zero threat in the running game. Kansas City moved to take running off Mahomes' plate by signing former Seattle Seahawks running back and reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III when free agency opened in March.
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