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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at the Chiefs’ high-powered offense

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Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes discusses how offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has helped him read defenses and on being ready for the Bucs.
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Feb 3, 2021

In the 248th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DorlandoAJC) discusses the Kansas City Chiefs’ high-powered Super Bowl LV offense with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver — and Georgia native — Tyreek Hill. Also, we address some of the Falcons’ moves in the front office and congratulate Louisville wide receiver Dre Fitzpatrick for winning the offensive player-of-the-game award at the Senior Bowl.

Falcons’ 2021 draft position

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

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2. New York Jets

3. Miami Dolphins (via Houston)

4. Falcons

5. Cincinnati Bengals

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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