Bieniemy Hints Running Game Renaissance For Kansas City Chiefs

A comeback for the coach reveals a truism . . . Kansas City can't rely on injured Patrick Mahomes to shoulder the running game . . . Here's the word and better reporting: 

"First, you want guys smart enough to handle the capacity of our game planning. On top of that, they need the intestinal fortitude to pick up a blitz, because our quarterback is going to throw it a lot," Bieniemy said. "But we also need guys who can run between the tackles - someone who understands that sometimes, I've got to run through somebody to make something happen. We've got to find the right people. And I think if we find the right person who has all that combined, we've seen it happen here before."

It is clear that the Chiefs are done dealing in the serviceable running back business. These comments did not come from General Manager Brett Veach, but Bieniemy could be voicing what the entire organization is thinking this offseason. Kansas City wants a difference-maker in the backfield . . . 

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