Overview
- Appearing on Up & Adams, Alex Smith ruled himself out for the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator role, citing family obligations.
- Current OC Matt Nagy has interviewed for multiple head-coaching jobs, and reporting indicates Kansas City will likely seek a successor.
- Smith pointed to Mike Kafka as a logical candidate from Reid’s circle; Kafka was the Giants’ offensive coordinator and interim head coach and previously served as the Chiefs’ quarterbacks coach from 2018 to 2021.
- Smith underscored that Reid runs the offense and calls plays, which would limit the new coordinator’s influence.
- The potential transition follows a 6–11 season in which the Chiefs missed the playoffs after Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending knee injury.