Chiefs Postmortem: Accountability, the Run Game, and What Comes Next
A special edition of KCSN Update with Tucker Franklin, BJ Kissel and KCSN's Chiefs' beat reporter, Herbie Teope.
The Chiefs’ season is officially in the rearview mirror — and with it comes some hard truths. In this postmortem episode recorded from the Kingdom Bar and Grill in Overland Park, Kansas, BJ Kissel, Tucker Franklin, and Herbie Teope break down what went wrong in 2025, what mattered most from end-of-season press conferences, and why the offseason ahead feels more pivotal than usual.
The conversation starts with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, including Mahomes’ first public comments since knee surgery and what his recovery timeline realistically looks like. But the biggest takeaways come from Reid himself — particularly his blunt assessment of the run game. When Reid admits defenses didn’t respect it, the panel digs into why that failure rippled through the entire offense, from play-action to third downs to explosive plays that never came.
Accountability becomes a central theme. From penalties to receiver execution to the potential return of Eric Bieniemy, the group explores whether Kansas City lost some of the detail and edge that once defined the offense.
There’s also a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes discussion on responsible journalism, sparked by how reporters handled an unverified social media allegation — a moment that highlights the difference between reporting and speculation.
On the defensive side, the tone shifts slightly. Steve Spagnuolo’s unit largely held up, but injuries, pass-rush limitations, and the absence of veteran leaders like Justin Reid exposed depth concerns. The episode closes with an early look at free agency, the backup quarterback dilemma, Travis Kelce’s future, and why optimism still exists as long as Reid and Mahomes remain at the center of it all.
If you’re looking for honest analysis, context beyond the box score, and a clear-eyed look at where the Chiefs go from here, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.