Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> could look for a running back to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>. According to the most recent mock draft from Field Yates, a star from college football is projected to be selected by general manager Brett Veach with the No. 9 overall pick. Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame.



“While I don’t know if Love will fall to this pick in April, I would be surprised if he makes it past the Chiefs. Simply put, Love is the biggest non-QB difference-maker in the class. As a runner, he has terrific explosiveness and vision. As a receiver, his routes from the slot look no different from a wideout. The Chiefs need a major boost to their backfield after ranking 25th in rushing yards per game (106.6). And I’d imagine general manager Brett Veach would be tempted to sprint the card in himself to make this pick.”



During the 2025 season, the lack of production from the running game was key for Mahomes and the Chiefs not being <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders. That will likely lead to Isiah Pacheco not receiving a contract extension and make the draft a crucial moment to find a replacement.



<h2>Chiefs need a starting RB</h2>



In a hard-to-believe statistic, the Chiefs have not had a running back with over 1,000 yards since the 2017 season, when Kareem Hunt achieved it. For this reason, fans and experts believe that if Patrick Mahomes gets help at that position, the chances of winning a championship would be enormous.


 

 


<h2>Who will be Chiefs’ running back in 2026?</h2>



If they don’t get Jeremiyah Love in the draft, free agency would be the big opportunity for the Chiefs to find their star running back. Even before the trade deadline of the 2025 season, Breece Hall emerged as a very strong candidate.


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The player will become a free agent, and the only option the Jets have to keep him is the franchise tag. However, Hall has said that he wants to be on a Super Bowl contender, and New York cannot offer that at the moment.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> spoke on the latest episode of his podcast New Heights about the historic decision the Chiefs have made: leaving the legendary Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri to move to a spectacular facility on the Kansas side that will be inaugurated in 2031.



“I think it’s going to be unbelievable once it’s finally set in stone, but it is going to be kind of heartbreaking knowing that the Chiefs are going to move away from Arrowhead and that Missouri side of Kansas City. It’s just a part of the old professional sports.”



During the last decade, Arrowhead Stadium was key, providing home field advantage to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> in crucial playoff moments. A massive boost for Patrick Mahomes and Kelce to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> three times.



<h2>When will the Chiefs leave Arrowhead Stadium?</h2>



The Chiefs will leave Arrowhead Stadium after the 2030 season, once the agreement between team ownership and the state of Kansas to complete the move is confirmed. Undoubtedly, Travis Kelce will no longer be part of the team by that date, but <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> will likely still be the starting quarterback. Andy Reid might be gone too.


 

 


<h2>Is Travis Kelce retiring?</h2>



Travis Kelce has not yet confirmed if he will retire from football. The tight end’s contract with the Chiefs is ending, and he will become a free agent. However, if he decides to return, everything is set for him to reach a one-year agreement with the front office.


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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> had a disappointing season with a 6-11 record. For the first time in nearly a decade, fans and experts agree that what happened over the past year could now truly represent the end of the dynasty.



The defense led by coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was unable to maintain its level and faltered in clutch moments throughout the schedule. In the Reid era, winning one-score games had become a specialty of the team. However, in 2025, eight of their eleven losses came in close matchups.



On offense, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> did what he could behind an offensive line that made many mistakes and a running game that was nonexistent. In addition, the wide receiver group, in which there were high expectations, fell short for different reasons despite having names like Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice.



<h2>Chiefs could sign star WR</h2>



If the Chiefs want to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders again, they need big splashes in the offseason. The big problem is that general manager Brett Veach will have to accomplish that while battling against the pressure of the salary cap.


 

 


According to Ryan Wilson, a surprising name to keep a very close eye on is Rashid Shaheed. The recent champion with the Seahawks could be on the radar of the Chiefs and several AFC teams.



“I think he makes a lot of sense for teams that need speed. Some names that come to mind for not $30 million a year. The Buffalo Bills might be interested in someone like Rashid Shaheed to pair off opposite of Keon Coleman. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs are two other teams that could be in the market for speedy wide receivers to help diversify their WR room. I think there’s going to be a real market for him.”


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After an incredible 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season with the Seattle Seahawks, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold">Sam Darnold</a> capped it off with a fairy-tale ending by winning Super Bowl LX at the age of 28. Now, fans are wondering how many Super Bowl rings Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes had conquered at 28.



According to StatMuse, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Brady</a> won three of his seven Super Bowls before turning 28 in the NFL. He led the New England Patriots to championships in Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX before his 28th birthday. 



As for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>, the best quarterback in Kansas City Chiefs history, he has led his team to five <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> appearances. Three of them came before he turned 28—with another being when he was actually 28 years old. 



Mahomes has won three Super Bowls at age 28 or younger, too. However, he also lost another title game during that same span. That defeat came against none other than Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV. Five Super Bowls later, Darnold finally got his first ring.



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<h2>Darnold’s stats in Super Bowl LX</h2>



Taking on a talented defense like New England’s, the biggest priority for Darnold and company was to protect the football. They did just that, while putting together long drives to take the air out the Pats’ sails. As the clock hit zero, Darnold finished the night with 19 completions for 202 yards and a touchdown pass. 


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Though it wasn’t his best game of the season, Darnold made no mistakes and helped the Seahawks hoist their second Super Bowl in franchise history. With a defense as elite as Seattle’s, Darnold and the offense could afford to have somewhat of a slow night. 



Still, Darnold and the Seahawks had a walk in the park compared to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/drake-maye-patriots-outplayed-by-seahawks-in-super-bowl-lx-funniest-memes-and-reactions">Drake Maye, who was outplayed by Seattle in Super Bowl LX</a>, leading to memes and reactions all over social media.

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Sam Darnold lifts first Super Bowl at 28: How many rings had Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes won at his age? - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> and Patrick Mahomes have grown used to playing in championship games year in and year out for the Kansas City Chiefs. Thus, watching Super Bowl LX from their homes still doesn’t feel right for the organization. In that regard, star defensive lineman Chris Jones dropped a blunt message on social media.



“Took a year off, we will be back to it next year,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-jones">Chris Jones</a> stated on his X account, @StoneColdJones. His statement just minutes away from kickoff in Super Bowl LX clearly reflects the sentiment within the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a>.



Led by the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>, Kelce, Jones, and Andy Reid, the Chiefs have set a standard. Needless to say, they accomplished anything but meet it during the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. 



<h2>Rough year</h2>



Hoping to put the 6–11 record behind them as soon as possible, Jones’ latest statement is a reminder of the work that lies ahead for Kansas City in 2026. Watching the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots battle in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> LX should serve as fuel for the Chiefs, whose dynasty status is now on the verge of extinction. 



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Moreover, Mahomes—rehabbing from knee surgery—and Kelce—yet to make a public announcement about his future— are both doubtful to start the 2026 campaign. Although reports suggest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-travis-kelce-is-reportedly-very-close-to-making-a-decision-about-his-retirement-from-the-nfl">Kelce is very close to making a decision about his retirement</a>, the climb is only getting steeper for Jones and the rest of the Chiefs, who are now facing adversity and uncertainty on virtually every front.


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<h2>Tough pill to swallow</h2>



As a matter of fact, Super Bowl LX is only the second since the turn of the decade in which Mahomes, Kelce, and the Chiefs won’t be appearing. Even in the salary cap era, Kansas City has built a powerhouse, and it’s not planning to throw in the towel after facing its first adversity in a decade.

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Chiefs star sends clear reminder to Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes as they watch Super Bowl LX - Bolavip US

Chiefs star sends clear reminder to Kelce, Mahomes as they watch Super Bowl LX

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> has not yet made a final decision about his future. However, according to a report from Ian Rapoport, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> expect the tight end to return for the 2026 season.



“The perennial Pro Bowler, who had a resurgent 2025 to reassert his place among the game’s best despite being 36 years old, has not made a firm decision on his future. However, he has been in touch with his team about a potential return and Kansas City wants him back, sources say. The plan is to reconvene after the Super Bowl to finalize a plan that works for both parties.”



The Chiefs have many questions throughout their roster due to the complications they have with the salary cap. In addition, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> is still recovering from a knee injury and, although the outlook is positive, there are still no guarantees that he will be ready. Amid all that uncertainty, Kelce is also a question mark.



<h2>Travis Kelce’s retirement decision for 2026</h2>



Travis Kelce promised that his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-travis-kelce-confirms-retirement-decision-timeline-with-chiefs">retirement decision</a> would be known before the start of free agency and the draft so that, if he said goodbye, the Kansas City Chiefs would have room to maneuver to find a possible replacement.


 

 


If the legendary tight end returns to chase another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>, Rapoport notes that a very important detail will be Kelce’s contract, as it would need to be team-friendly given that the Chiefs are strapped by the salary cap.



“Kelce played out the final year of a two-year, $34.25 million extension last season, so he would need a new deal. The issue now is that Kansas City is significantly over the cap, currently $50 million-plus over the projected cap of more than $300 million. While it’ll be no issue for K.C. to get under the cap, these gymnastics often take time into March. Expect clarity sooner, rather than later, on Kelce.”


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Rob Gronkowski is really upset after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> was not a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The former teammate of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> said in an interview with Front Office Sports that, under those parameters, Andy Reid, head coach of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, also cannot have the distinction of entering Canton in his first year of eligibility.



“It’s ridiculous. Coach Belichick needs to be in the Hall of Fame. It needed to be a first ballot. Now, there’s no such thing as a first ballot Hall of Fame coach. No other coach ever in history should go first ballot. And there’s a guy out there, Andy Reid, but he can’t go first ballot now because Coach Belichick wasn’t a first ballot.”



Despite having won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> six times with the Patriots, Belichick did not receive enough votes to be a first‑ballot Hall of Famer. The reasons have caused a lot of controversy in the NFL. For example, Reid has won three championships with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a>. He also should be a lock to get in.



<h2>Why wasn’t Bill Belichick inducted into the Hall of Fame?</h2>



There are several reasons to explain why Bill Belichick was not inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Several reports pointed out that one of them is that many voters penalized him for the infamous Spygate scandal.


 

 


<h2>Will Bill Belichick be a Hall of Famer?</h2>



It is most likely that next year Bill Belichick will enter the Hall of Fame after all the controversy that has arisen. Another possible reason he did not get in this year is that voters preferred to give veteran players like L.C. Greenwood a chance, thinking that Belichick was an almost certain choice. That split the votes.


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Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> could continue to lose key pieces of their coaching staff heading into the 2026 season. Now, according to a report by Cameron Wolfe, the Cardinals have requested permission to interview Dan Williams.



“Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview Dan Williams for their QB coach position, per source. Williams is in Year 7 with Chiefs, last 3 as assistant QB coach. A young rising coach and key figure for Patrick Mahomes with a chance for elevation.”



If this happens, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> would lose one of his closest assistants on the coaching staff. However, it is also important to remember that he will be reunited with Eric Bieniemy, his new offensive coordinator.



<h2>Chiefs could lose another coach in 2026 season</h2>



The Kansas City Chiefs could lose Dan Williams, which would add to the departure of Matt Nagy, who is now the new offensive coordinator with the Giants.


 

 


The Chiefs have already parted ways with wide receivers coach Connor Embree. Also, names like defensive quality control coach Louie Addazio and assistant defensive line coach Alex Whittingham are already gone.



The good news is that Andy Reid has publicly said he intends to return, and that Steve Spagnuolo is also staying on as defensive coordinator. In addition, Eric Bieniemy is a familiar face, so continuity remains at OC.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants">New York Giants</a> believe strongly in the long-term project built around Jackson Dart, viewing the young quarterback as a special talent with the upside to anchor the franchise for years to come. Inside the organization, there is confidence that Dart has the tools to elevate the Giants into contention in future NFL seasons, to the point where comparisons with elite stars such as Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have already begun to surface.



During an interview with RG, legendary Giants linebacker Carl Banks offered high praise for Dart, pointing to similarities with two of the league’s premier quarterbacks. “Jaxson Dart is an elite scrambler, so there is playmaking ability there,” Banks said. “I’m gonna give him Mahomes. I like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> with Josh Allen’s arm.”



The comparison placed Dart in rare company, especially considering he was entering just his second season in the NFL. Mahomes and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen">Allen</a> have combined for multiple MVP awards and deep postseason runs, setting an exceptionally high bar for any young quarterback mentioned alongside them.



Dart was preparing for his second year in the league with a new voice leading the organization. The Giants hired John Harbaugh as head coach after his long tenure with the Baltimore Ravens, a move aimed at bringing stability and championship-level experience to a developing roster.



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<h2>Dart’s early path with the Giants</h2>



The Giants selected Dart in the first round of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> Draft after trading back into the opening round to secure the Ole Miss product. As a rookie, Dart appeared in 14 games, throwing for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also adding 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, highlighting his dual-threat ability.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaxson-dart">Dart</a> began the season as a backup, with Russell Wilson starting the opening games before the rookie took over in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. His transition into the starting role marked a clear shift toward a youth-driven rebuild.



While there were encouraging flashes throughout the season, Dart also missed time due to a concussion. The Giants finished the 2025 campaign with four wins and missed the playoffs, but the organization entered 2026 hopeful that Harbaugh’s leadership and Dart’s continued development could accelerate the turnaround.

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Trey Smith, a key player for the Chiefs and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>, spoke in an interview with Shannon Sharpe about the major problem his team is facing heading into the 2026 season. According to the offensive lineman, there was a lack of accountability in the locker room last year.



Now, with the arrival of Eric Bieniemy on Andy Reid’s staff as offensive coordinator, that must change. “You got a guy like Eric Bieniemy coming in, obviously Coach Reid, he lets us be men out there. But, at the same breath, we have to be more accountable for ourselves with that freedom and respect that he’s given us. For us, it’s standard. Getting back to that standard. Being right.”



The Chiefs are trying to become <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders again after a disappointing season. Bieniemy returns home after working as a running backs coach with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears">Chicago Bears</a> following the departure of Matt Nagy.



<h2>Chiefs lose longtime coach for 2026 season</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> lost Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator. The assistant was looking for an opportunity as a head coach, but after not finding one, he decided to sign as the offensive coordinator of the New York Giants to help John Harbaugh.


 

 


For that reason, the arrival of Eric Bieniemy is highly anticipated in the locker room, although Smith admitted that much of the success will depend on the players trying to follow Patrick Mahomes’ leadership.



“Pat’s coming off an injury. I know he’s going to attack it with everything he has. That’s who he is. He’s a competitor. So, just being the best version of ourselves that we can be.”


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> face an unprecedented challenge heading into the 2026 season. Multiple <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> victories and nearly a decade of dominance in the AFC are now in the past. So, they need key moves to reestablish themselves as contenders.



As for the coaching staff, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> will return along with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. However, the biggest change came at the offensive coordinator position. Matt Nagy is out after signing with the Giants, and Eric Bieniemy returns home to take his place.



Regarding the roster, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> is still recovering from a serious knee injury and hopes to be available in Week 1. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> has not yet confirmed his retirement decision, while there are key spots where everything is uncertain, such as running back. Additionally, in an effort to fight for the championship, the defense needs adjustments to improve.



<h2>Who did the Chiefs just sign?</h2>



The Chiefs have just signed defensive back Tanner McAllister. During the 2025 season, the player was on the practice squads of teams such as the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos.


 

 


In fact, he finished the 2025 season on the Chiefs’ practice squad and has now received a new opportunity heading into the start of the offseason. In 2023, McAllister entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns.



Now, the Oklahoma State and Ohio State prospect will have the chance to earn a spot in Steve Spagnuolo’s unit, with the first step being to remain on the 90-man roster to start training camp in a few months.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> sparked major controversy on social media for several minutes after posting a message that many fans and experts interpreted as confirmation that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/travis-kelce">Travis Kelce</a> would return in 2026 with the Chiefs. “Let’s go!!!!!”



The post was accompanied by three dartboard emojis, which many perceived as an announcement from the quarterback that he was ready to throw passes to Kelce for one more year.



For weeks, Andy Reid and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have been very discreet when talking about Kelce’s possible <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-travis-kelce-confirms-retirement-decision-timeline-with-chiefs">retirement decision</a>. That’s why when Mahomes wrote that message, excitement skyrocketed. However, minutes later, Patrick explained what actually happened.



<h2>What happened between Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce?</h2>



Patrick Mahomes’ message was meant to applaud Travis Kelce for a great shot he made today on Hole 16, Par 3, at the WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am. In that golf tournament, the tight end came very close to making a hole-in-one. That’s why, after the frenzy it caused, Mahomes clarified: “Talking about golf.” It came with several laughing emojis.


 

 


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<h2>Is Travis Kelce retiring?</h2>


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At the moment, it is still not known whether Travis Kelce will retire from football. Although there have been positive signs for his return, such as the player’s excitement about Eric Bieniemy’s arrival as offensive coordinator, there is still no official announcement.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Andy Reid</a> and Patrick Mahomes will head into the 2026 NFL season with different faces around them. The Kansas City Chiefs‘ coaching staff has already seen multiple departures, including many contributors to the team’s Super Bowl success in recent years.



On Tuesday, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> found out that longtime assistant coach Matt Nagy is moving to the NFC to become the New York Giants’ offensive coordinator under John Harbaugh, as reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-lose-longtime-coach-for-2026-as-andy-reid-assistant-is-officially-out-of-the-team">Chiefs had officially confirmed Nagy was out of the team</a> in January, following weeks of rumors about his future in the NFL. With his contract as offensive coordinator expiring, Nagy was expected to continue his coaching career outside Kansas City.



<h2>Matt Nagy settles with Giants OC job after failed pursuit of HC position</h2>



What Reid and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a> didn’t know was whether Nagy’s next job would be as a head coach or as an offensive coordinator. Nagy was a candidate for different head coaching openings, with the Tennessee Titans seen as his most likely destination before they hired Robert Saleh.



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With no head coaching jobs left, Nagy still found a landing spot in New York to continue proving his worth running an offense. But before Nagy found a new team, the Chiefs had already replaced him by reuniting Reid and Mahomes with Eric Bieniemy, another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>-winning assistant coach.


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<h2>Nagy’s challenge in New York after Super Bowl success with Chiefs</h2>



Nagy’s experience with the Chiefs, where he celebrated two Super Bowl wins (LVII, LVIII) alongside Reid and Mahomes, makes him an interesting fit for the Giants’ offense, which also offers Harbaugh and Nagy something else other than working in a big market like New York: a young core of promising players to work with.



Nagy will be in charge of maximizing Jaxson Dart’s potential following a promising rookie year by the Ole Miss product, and with Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers recovering from injuries, the Giants’ offense is expected to shine in 2026.



There’s work to do for Harbaugh and Nagy though, since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants">Giants</a> finished bottom of the NFC East last year. Their 4-13 record secured them the fifth overall pick in April’s draft, which will give New York an opportunity to pick another top prospect.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> experienced an unexpected downturn this NFL season following a dominant dynasty led by Patrick Mahomes, a run that was abruptly halted when the star quarterback suffered an ACL tear. The injury not only altered the trajectory of the campaign, but also forced Kansas City to confront a much harsher reality about its immediate future.



That reality was underscored by Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez, who offered a candid assessment of his former team ahead of the upcoming offseason. When asked whether the Chiefs would remain true contenders in the 2026 season, Gonzalez stopped short of giving a confident endorsement.



Instead, Gonzalez warned that Kansas City faced a challenging road ahead. “It’s gonna be tough this offseason,” Gonzalez said, per DJ Siddiqi. “Who are they going to bring back with the cap money they got? They got to re-sign some players. They’re gonna have to cut some good players. (Trent) McDuffie the corner, he’s one of the best corners in the league. Are you gonna give him that big max contract? Chris Jones, is still there making it.”



Kansas City entered the offseason more than $54 million over the projected 2026 salary cap, a situation that virtually guaranteed contract restructures and potential roster cuts. Even after becoming cap-compliant, the Chiefs would still face limitations in adding meaningful reinforcements unless further sacrifices were made. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-secure-familiar-quarterback-for-2026-with-patrick-mahomes-recovering-from-injury">Chiefs secured a new quarterback for 2026</a> in Jake Haener, but bigger moves are expected by the fanbase.



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<h2>Areas the Chiefs must improve, according to Gonzalez</h2>



Gonzalez emphasized that the most pressing need for Kansas City lay in the trenches, specifically along the offensive line. He noted that protection, once a strength of the team, had become a clear weakness and played a role in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Mahomes</a>‘ being exposed to unnecessary hits.


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Gonzalez explained that investing in the offensive line should be the priority moving forward. He stressed that Mahomes, when given time in the pocket, remains one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> and that protecting him is essential to preserving his longevity and effectiveness.



The former All-Pro tight end also highlighted how Mahomes elevated those around him, arguing that strong protection allowed the quarterback to maximize the talent of his receivers. Gonzalez pointed out that Mahomes had consistently turned average pass catchers into productive contributors and good receivers into elite performers.



Ultimately, Gonzalez believed the Chiefs had reached a natural transition point. “There’s a lot of things they have to address,” Gonzalez added. “This is going to be an interesting offseason for the Chiefs. I think it’s time. It’s that rebuilding time. But Brett Veach and Andy Reid… I couldn’t think of a better duo to get that job done and still put out a really competitive team next year.”

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kansas City Chiefs</a> know they have their starting quarterback defined in Patrick Mahomes. However, as he is still recovering from the ACL tear he suffered late in the season, they brought in a contingency plan in the name of a known player in the NFL.



According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the Chiefs signed Jake Haener to their roster. He was a former fourth-round pick for the Saints but got relegated to the practice squad last season. Now that his contract expired, he will go to Kansas City to back up <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patrick Mahomes</a>.



Haener lost the Saints QB battle last season in New Orleans. Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough were given the starts ahead of him. Haener has only one career start in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> but has played in eight games total.



<h2>Haene’s signing might put another Chiefs QB on the market</h2>



Gardner Minshew was Patrick Mahomes’ backup but he also suffered a knee injury. However, Minshew’s contract expired and he is suited to go into free agency after Haener’s arrival. The Chiefs like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Minshew</a>, but he is a backup in the end. If Haener convinced them, that could directly mean the Chiefs won’t re-sign Minshew to a new contract. As of now, the only quarterbacks under Kansas City contracts are Mahomes, Haener and Chris Oladokun, who played for the last few games last season.



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Haener’s numbers are very pedestrian. In his career he has a 46.2% completion, one touchdown, one interception and a QBR of 12.8 out 100. Haener is only 26 years old, but if he wants a future in the NFL, his development must be insanely fast. However, what better way to develop than under Andy Reid and sharing the locker room with Patrick Mahomes?


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<h2>The Chiefs are making many moves on offense</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-hc-andy-reid-sends-bold-reminder-to-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-about-oc-eric-bieniemy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Chiefs brought back Eric Bieniemy and Andy Reid gave a big reminder over his impact</a>. However, that’s not the only thing. The Chiefs are scouting or considering trades for running backs, trying to convince tight end Travis Kelce to run it back one more time and now, they are looking at contingency plans for Mahomes.



This is a team that is not used to miss the playoffs, so it is coming back with a vengeance, or at least that’s the plan. The Chiefs must be desperate to get back into winning ways, that is for sure.

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