One of the biggest offseason losses for the Kansas City Chiefs won’t be felt on the field. Instead, the front office is likely still reeling a bit—or at least adjusting—to the departure of assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi.
The Tennessee Titans hired away Borgonzi after years of earning interviews around the National Football League. Borgonzi is the team’s new GM, a well-earned opportunity for an important right hand for Brett Veach in the Chiefs’ front office.
The Chiefs have reconfigured their front office structure in the wake of Mike Borgonzi’s departure.
After getting through the bulk of activity in a new offseason, the Chiefs have officially announced some organizational changes in the wake of Borgonzi’s decision. The news also rewards several other execs in the Chiefs’ organization who deserved it after so much prolonged success.
The Chiefs bolstered their personnel department with a wave of internal promotions and a notable outside hire on Saturday, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. It brings a couple of familiar names, Mike Bradway and Chris Shea, into that assistant GM role that Borgonzi once occupied.
Bradway, who previously served as senior director of player personnel, has been with the team since 2018. Shea, who has worked closely with GM Brett Veach in a variety of roles, including team operations and the salary cap, also joined the Chiefs in 2018 and brings decades of experience to his new title.
The Chiefs also elevated Ryne Nutt and Tim Terry to vice president of player personnel positions. Nutt has led the team’s college scouting efforts in recent years, while Terry has overseen the pro scouting side since 2017. The Chiefs’ record of success and ability to field such a competitive roster from top to bottom speak to the quality of their work.
In the analytics department, Marc Richards has been named director of football research and development. A former NBA staffer with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Richards joined the Chiefs in 2022.
The Chiefs are also adding veteran talent evaluator Dru Grigson to the mix. Grigson, who has held key scouting roles with the Cardinals and Raiders, brings a wealth of experience in both college and pro scouting circles and should serve as another valued evaluator.
