As Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy stepped off the stage following an interview Thursday, he felt obliged to present the next man up: “Jerick McKinnon, y’all.” But Bieniemy’s welcome was more celebratory than introductory when it comes to McKinnon, who this season announced himself as what might be called an overnight sensation at age 30. After years of relative obscurity, including missing two seasons with knee injuries before the Chiefs took a chance and reset his career in 2021, McKinnon has endeared himself to fans and teammates in multiple ways. Read more about the breakout running back at the link in our bio. #Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom #NFLPlayoffs #JerickMcKinnon #NFL