Edelman Praises Chiefs' Hiring of WR Coach O'Shea

Former Patriots star says O'Shea's structure and player management skills will benefit Kansas City

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:03am

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In a recent interview, retired New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman praised the Kansas City Chiefs' hiring of Chad O'Shea as their new wide receivers coach. Edelman, who played under O'Shea with the Patriots from 2008 to 2018, highlighted O'Shea's ability to provide structure, information, and psychological balance for receivers as key strengths that will benefit the Chiefs.

Why it matters

The Chiefs' wide receiver room has been an area of focus this offseason, and the addition of an experienced coach like O'Shea, who has a proven track record of developing talent, is seen as an important move to help elevate the team's passing game.

The details

O'Shea spent over a decade on the Patriots' coaching staff, working closely with star receivers like Edelman. Edelman praised O'Shea's ability to prepare players with detailed game plans, while also managing the egos and emotions of receivers who want the ball. The former Patriots star believes O'Shea's maturity, structure, and football knowledge will be valuable assets for the Chiefs.

  • Edelman recently spoke with Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. about O'Shea's hiring.

The players

Julian Edelman

A retired wide receiver who spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the New England Patriots, winning three Super Bowls.

Chad O'Shea

The new wide receivers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, who previously held the same role with the Patriots from 2008 to 2018.

Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski

A retired tight end who played alongside Edelman on the Patriots, winning three Super Bowls.

Bill Belichick

The head coach of the New England Patriots, under whom Edelman and O'Shea worked together.

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What they’re saying

“I think what Chad O'Shea brings to the table is structure. As a coach, he has two jobs: to provide information and to be a psychological guy to balance the emotions, especially on the receiver side, where every guy wants to get the ball. Chad does a great job at that.”

— Julian Edelman, Retired NFL Wide Receiver

What’s next

The Chiefs will look to see how O'Shea's coaching style and expertise can help elevate their wide receiver corps and passing game in the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The Chiefs' hiring of Chad O'Shea, who has a strong track record of developing receivers in New England, is seen as an important move to strengthen their offensive personnel and help the team build on their recent success.