{
  "id": 3512225,
  "title": "Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy shares his progress working with Rashee Rice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/chiefs-oc-eric-bieniemy-shares-his-progress-working-with-rashee-rice",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T13:01:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chiefs-oc-eric-bieniemy-shares-130115700.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eric Bieniemy, Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator, discussed his progress working with wide receiver Rashee Rice ahead of the 2026 season. Bieniemy emphasized that Rice is an exceptional player, with a proven track record. He stated that the focus is on understanding the person behind the player, their motivations and what inspires him. Bieniemy highlighted Rice's toughness and stubbornness as key traits, which he aims to help him adapt to new perspectives. The Chiefs are optimistic about Rice's return to full-season form after struggling with suspensions and injuries last year. Rice's 2025 season stats included 53 catches for 571 yards and 5 touchdowns, averaging 10.8 yards per reception. Bieniemy wants to ensure Rice gets the necessary reps and fine-tunes his game under the coaching staff's guidance.",
  "summary": "During Tuesday's press conference, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy shared his progress working with Rashee Rice | @EdEastonJr",
  "key_points": [
    "Eric Bieniemy discusses progress with Rashee Rice ahead of 2026 season.",
    "Focus on understanding Rice's motivations and inspiring factors.",
    "Chiefs optimistic about Rice's return to full-season form after 2025 struggles."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}