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This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke with retired All-Pro NFL running back and Kansas City Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles.
In his interview with Easton Jr., Charles discussed his role as an NFL Alumni ambassador for the 'GEAR UP Against Cancer'campaign's fight against lung cancer, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. He also shared his thoughts on the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 season, praising the impact of a former offensive coordinator.
"My mama has diabetes, but she still smokes, and that's one of the reasons why I wanted to be on this (GEAR UP Against Cancer) campaign," said Charles, "Because with her having diabetes and smoking at the same time, it's not good for her health, it's not good for her diabetes."
Charles didn't hold back in expressing his belief about what the 2025 Chiefs were missing in their 6-11 season, which ended their postseason and AFC West division-winning streak.
"I think when we were on that (division) title run, we had a lot of pieces, and then a lot of pieces started to drop off, like coaches, some coaches play an important role. Coach (Eric) Bieniemy, most people don't really understand. He played a big role from the beginning, getting me to the running back I was when he got there. He took my career (next level), Coach Andy Reid did too," said Charles, "Coach Bieniemy, the way he holds players accountable, the way that you want to play for a guy like that, the way that he pushes you, and then you still have coach Andy Reid. I think that some of the pieces you're missing from that title run that made history."
Bieniemy spent nine years as an assistant coach and coordinator with Kansas City before joining the Washington Commanders as their offensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the 2023 season. He is currently the running backs coach for the NFC North champion Chicago Bears. Charles still sees hope for the franchise's continued success in the immediate future.
"Pat (Patrick Mahomes), Chris (Jones), and Travis (Kelce), and whoever you see, they're part of the culture. "So I think once you lose some of those pieces of the culture, it's just hard to keep track," said Charles. "It's hard to keep a dynasty forever. I would love to go to the Super Bowl every year. People are saying you've got other people always chasing you, too. People are constantly chasing the best. I think it's not dying yet. Pat will come back with vengeance, as I came back from my ACL. He would come back with more; he sees what's going on."
For more information on the 'GEAR UP Against Cancer'campaign's fight against lung cancer, visit the National Football League Alumni Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Jamaal Charles on Eric Bieniemy's impact after Chiefs' 2025 season
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In his interview with Easton Jr., Charles discussed his role as an NFL Alumni ambassador for the 'GEAR UP Against Cancer'campaign's fight against lung cancer, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. He also shared his thoughts on the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 season, praising the impact of a former offensive coordinator.
"My mama has diabetes, but she still smokes, and that's one of the reasons why I wanted to be on this (GEAR UP Against Cancer) campaign," said Charles, "Because with her having diabetes and smoking at the same time, it's not good for her health, it's not good for her diabetes."
Charles didn't hold back in expressing his belief about what the 2025 Chiefs were missing in their 6-11 season, which ended their postseason and AFC West division-winning streak.
"I think when we were on that (division) title run, we had a lot of pieces, and then a lot of pieces started to drop off, like coaches, some coaches play an important role. Coach (Eric) Bieniemy, most people don't really understand. He played a big role from the beginning, getting me to the running back I was when he got there. He took my career (next level), Coach Andy Reid did too," said Charles, "Coach Bieniemy, the way he holds players accountable, the way that you want to play for a guy like that, the way that he pushes you, and then you still have coach Andy Reid. I think that some of the pieces you're missing from that title run that made history."
Bieniemy spent nine years as an assistant coach and coordinator with Kansas City before joining the Washington Commanders as their offensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the 2023 season. He is currently the running backs coach for the NFC North champion Chicago Bears. Charles still sees hope for the franchise's continued success in the immediate future.
"Pat (Patrick Mahomes), Chris (Jones), and Travis (Kelce), and whoever you see, they're part of the culture. "So I think once you lose some of those pieces of the culture, it's just hard to keep track," said Charles. "It's hard to keep a dynasty forever. I would love to go to the Super Bowl every year. People are saying you've got other people always chasing you, too. People are constantly chasing the best. I think it's not dying yet. Pat will come back with vengeance, as I came back from my ACL. He would come back with more; he sees what's going on."
For more information on the 'GEAR UP Against Cancer'campaign's fight against lung cancer, visit the National Football League Alumni Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Jamaal Charles on Eric Bieniemy's impact after Chiefs' 2025 season
Continue reading...
