4 options to fill Chiefs’ running backs coach vacancy

The Chiefs need a new running backs coach, here are four options that make a lot of sense for Kansas City.

The Kansas City Chiefs are in need of a new running backs coach for the 2021 NFL season and beyond. Chiefs running backs coach of the past three seasons, Deland McCullough, has been hired as the new running backs coach and associate head coach with the Indiana Hoosiers.

Fan reactions to McCullough’s departure were for the team to hire former Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles, but with little coaching experience that seems like an unlikely scenario. Another common reaction was to point to former Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley, who was coached by Andy Reid during his playing days. He was also a special teams assistant while Reid was there. Unfortunately, Staley just took a job as assistant head coach and running backs coach with the Detroit Lions.

So where will Kansas City look to find their next running backs coach? Here are four replacement options from outside of the organization that make a lot of sense for the team:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Super Bowl LV vs. Buccaneers

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some Chiefs players after Super Bowl LV

The Kansas City Chiefs fell short of their Super Bowl title defense after falling to the by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-9 in Super Bowl LV.

The disappointing finish to the year still showcased some positive performances and a few others that didn’t measure up to Super Bowl standards. Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after Super Bowl LV; check it out:

Potential Chiefs offensive line combinations for Super Bowl LV

With LT Eric Fisher out, here’s what the offensive line could like in Super Bowl LV

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without starting left tackle Eric Fisher in Super Bowl LV.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid confirmed on Monday that Fisher suffered a torn Achilles in the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills. It’s not a great situation for the team to be in as they’ve already dealt with immense adversity along the offensive line this season, but it’s the hand of cards they’ve been dealt. Now, they’ll need to adjust and find the best five players to protect Patrick Mahomes and clear rushing lanes in the Super Bowl.

Here’s a look at three possible starting offensive line combinations for the Chiefs:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 13

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some Chiefs players after Week 13

The Kansas City Chiefs were able to hang on and win at home against the rejuvenated Denver Broncos, 22-16, in Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season.

The Chiefs were able to defeat their AFC West division rival on Sunday night, officially clinching a playoff spot in the process. Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after Week 13; check it out:

Chiefs’ top performers from first half of 2020 season

A look at the top performers from the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of the season.

At the halfway point of the 2020 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs sit with a 7-1 record. They’re atop the AFC West division and a half-game back of the AFC conference lead. Things are looking good for the defending champions in their title defense, but there are still areas where they can look to improve in the second half of the season.

The team received some top-notch performances from key players in the first half of 2020, headlined by QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce and DT Chris Jones. They’ll look to build on those performances during the final half of the season.

Below you’ll find a look at the top statistical performers for the Chiefs from the first half of the 2020 season:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Week 8

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some Chiefs players after Week 8

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The Kansas City Chiefs were scary good a day after Halloween defeating the New York Jets, 35-9 in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season.

The Chiefs handled business as expected, overpowering the Jets all game. Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after Week 8; check it out:

6 AFC West stories from last week for Chiefs fans to know

We check in on all of the Chiefs’ AFC West division rivals to see what happened last week.

Another week of the offseason is in the books, it is time for us to check in on the rest of the AFC West and see what is going on with the Kansas City Chiefs’ division rivals. Below you’ll find some of the top stories of the past week for the Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders.

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Jerry Jeudy seen working out in Florida with an all-star group

“Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been training in Florida with free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown and former NFL receiver Terrell Owens. Denver Broncos rookie Jerry Jeudy joined them for one of their recent throwing sessions.”

Ignoring the NFLPA’s suggestion to avoid group workouts, Jeudy was seen in Florida working out with Dwayne Haskins, Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, and 7-time pro-bowler Antonio Brown. The highly anticipated rookie seems eager to get to work and could be a problem for the Chiefs if he learned few things from Brown and Owens.

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