Chiefs News 1/7: A Patrick Mahomes-Kliff Kingsbury reunion now possible

Chiefs News 1/7: A Patrick Mahomes-Kliff Kingsbury reunion now possible
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Patrick Mahomes’ college coach is now a free agent. Could he be the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator? | KCTV5

The Chiefs will be in the market for a new offensive coordinator, given the expiration of Matt Nagy’s contract and his reported interest in either obtaining a head coaching job elsewhere in the league or becoming an offensive coordinator somewhere that will allow him to also call plays.

Kingsbury has had mixed success in the NFL, producing the best season of Kyler Murray’s career in Arizona while serving as the Cardinals’ head coach and having overwhelming success with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2024.

NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero said Tuesday Kingsbury will receive head coaching interest this offseason, but “otherwise will have multiple OC options.”

In February 2024, when Kingsbury took over as offensive coordinator in Washington, he was asked what type of quarterback he wanted to work with.

“The Chiefs’ quarterback,” Kingsbury said a few months prior to Washington drafting Jayden Daniels, who won Offensive Rookie of the Year under Kingsbury’s coaching.

Mike Borgonzi: Must remove Chiefs bias from Titans coach search | ESPN

Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi, despite spending 16 years in various scouting and personnel roles with the Chiefs, said he refuses to allow any previous biases to heavily influence his first opportunity to select Tennessee’s head coach.

Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy are among the eight candidates reported to have interviews set up for the Titans’ head coaching job. Borgonzi saw the Chiefs win three Super Bowls with Spagnuolo running the defense, two of which had Nagy as the offensive coordinator.

However, Borgonzi downplayed the impact of their prior successes on the process of finding the right coach for the Titans.

“You have to remove that piece,” Borgonzi said. “That biased opinion on anybody that you might have a relationship with. You have to make the best decision for the organization, and that’s really the bottom line. ‘Who is going to be the best leader and coach for this organization?'”

2026 NFL mock draft: Reid’s predictions on first-round picks | ESPN

9. Kansas City Chiefs (6-11)
Rueben Bain Jr., DL, Miami*

Bain’s game is all about power; he’s a heavy-handed defender who regularly overwhelms blockers at the point of attack. Capable of playing 0- to 9-technique, Bain can play all over the defensive line and has flashed in big moments during Miami’s current playoff run. At 6-foot-3, 275 pounds, Bain’s measurables might not fit every team’s wish list but would work well in Kansas City, where defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has preferred dense and powerful pass rushers. Bain had 8.5 sacks this season and would give a boost to a Chiefs pass rush that finished with only 35 sacks in 2025, tied for 22nd in the NFL.

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