About this episode

Matt Olson and Nick Jacobs discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' revamped roster for the 2026 season, focusing on key players and coaching impacts.

Matt Olson and Nick Jacobs (@NickJacobsTV), producer at KSHB-41 and co-host of 41 Is The Mic, break down everything you need to know about the Chiefs' revamped 2026 roster. They dig into Patrick Mahomes' knee and what his mobility actually looked like at OTAs, what Eric Bieniemy and Chad O'Shea bring to the coaching staff, and why the backfield additions of Kenneth Walker III could finally fix Kansas City's run game. Nick also breaks down the crowded wide receiver room, Rashee Rice's role, Xavier Worthy and Thornton as field-stretchers, and where rookies Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen fit in, plus what Travis Kelce's workload looks like in what could be a make-or-break year for the tight end room behind him. -- Topics Covered: Eric Bieniemy & Chad O'Shea's coaching impact Patrick Mahomes' knee and mobility outlook Garrett Nussmeier's development as backup QB Kenneth Walker III taking over the backfield Elijah Mitchell, Demercato, and Smith's roles Rashee Rice's fit and what changes if he's unavailable Xavier Worthy and Thornton as deep threats Jalen Royals and rookie Cyrus Allen in the WR room Travis Kelce's snap count and the tight end depth chart Offensive line cohesion and…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Olson

Guest: Nick Jacobs

Topics covered

• Chiefs offseason preview
• Patrick Mahomes' knee
• Kenneth Walker III
• wide receiver room
• coaching staff impact
• Travis Kelce's workload
• offensive line cohesion

Keywords

• Chiefs
• Patrick Mahomes
• Kenneth Walker
• wide receivers
• coaching staff
• Travis Kelce
• offensive line

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Organizations: KSHB-41

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