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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes backed his former offensive coordinator, now-Washington Commanders coordinator Eric Bieniemy, amid reports of concerns about his coaching style. “EB is going to be harsh on you,” Mahomes said. “He’s going to really try to get the best out of you every single day. He’s going to hold you accountable […]

Washington Commanders new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is seeing his name tossed around in headlines surrounding his tough coaching style. His head coach Ron Rivera made some comments on it and then backtracked them, and now former NFL head coach Tony Dungy is chiming in on the debate. “Did the Commanders do ANY research on […]

Reports began to surface out of Washington Commanders training camp on Tuesday that players were complaining to Ron Rivera about the intensity with which Eric Bieniemy was coaching with. It now sounds like Ron Rivera is shutting any of these concerns down, putting a lot of the blame on himself, reports ESPN’s John Keim. “I […]

Washington Commanders players have complained to head coach Ron Rivera about Eric Bieniemy’s coaching methods being too hard, and one of Bieniemy’s former players, Tyreek Hill, took to Twitter to defend his former offensive coordinator from his days with the Kansas City Chiefs. “Man there is no other coach that has your back like EB […]

The Washington Commanders are in their first season with new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, and Ron Rivera admitted that some players have been thrown off by Bieniemy’s intensity so far in training camp. “I had a number of guys come to me and I said, ‘Hey, just go talk to him.’” Ron Rivera said, via […]

After five years as the Kansas City Chiefs offense coordinator, Eric Bieniemy decided to take on a new challenge and join the Washington Commanders. Early into training camp, Bieniemy is seemingly enjoying his change of scenery with the Commanders. Bieniemy has gotten into a bit of hot water for being ‘too demanding’ too some training […]

The Washington Commanders are ready to reap the benefits of new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy this season. Coming over from the Kansas City Chiefs, Bieniemy is bringing an offense that running back Antonio Gibson hopes puts his full offensive skillset on display, reports Sports Illustrated’s Daniel Chavkin. “I haven’t shown my position. … Every year […]

Kareem Hunt is currently looking for a job. Like in most job searches, it always helps to know someone on the inside of a place you might be applying to. Luckily for Hunt, he knows Washington Commnanders’ offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy pretty well. There seems to be interest from the Commanders in Hunt, per Josina […]

The Eric Bieniemy starts this year for the Washington Commanders who hired the Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator to become the team’s new architect of their offense — and more. Apart from being the Commanders’ offensive coordinator, Bieniemy has also been given the title of an assistant head coach by head coach Ron Rivera with the […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Andrew Wylie is following Eric Bieniemy to Washington; Wylie plans to sign a three-year, $24 million contract with the Washington Commanders, according to Ari Meirov. “Former Chiefs RT Andrew Wylie plans to sign a 3-year, $24M deal with the Washington Commanders, reuniting him with OC Eric Bieniemy,” Meirov wrote on […]

The Washington Commanders signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp, according to a Friday tweet from ESPN NFL Nation reporter John Keim. Kemp signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent from Hawaii in 2017. During his first season, he played in one game, a 19-13 victory by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Arrowhead Stadium, […]

After seeing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy leave the Kansas City Chiefs to take a similar position with the Washington Commanders, head coach Andy Reid gave his first comments on the events that took place. In an interview captured by FOX4 News Kansas City’s Harold R. Kuntz, Andy Reid expressed gratitude for Bieniemy’s time with the […]

In the NFL, many coaches are forced to play the long game. Head coaching opportunities are far and few between. The perfect assistant job could present a wealth of future opportunities. Former Chicago Bears HC Matt Nagy is hoping for that type of redemption after being named the new offensive coordinator of the Kansas City […]

As Eric Bieniemy becomes the newest offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, he is trading Patrick Mahomes for Sam Howell. However, Howell is ready for the challenge and ready to be the next great quarterback under Bieniemy with the Commanders. Heading into their offseason, Ron Rivera has already announced Sam Howell as the team’s starting […]

With Eric Bieniemy now landing the job of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, the team is hoping that some of the Super Bowl magic he had with the Kansas City Chiefs will rub off on it. As for Bieniemy, improving Washington’s attack is all that he’s focused on, sharing that capturing a […]

After former Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was questioned by former running back LeSean McCoy, Patrick Mahomes was just one of various Chiefs’ players who came to the defense of the new Washington Commanders offensive coordinator. “There should be no questions on how great of a man/coach Coach Bieniemy is,” Mahomes wrote on […]

The Washington Commanders introduced new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Thursday, and the former Kansas City Chiefs OC made plenty of interesting comments. Bieniemy had become a talking point recently after LeSean McCoy fired some remarks on his coaching style. Former Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles jumped in and took Bieniemy’s side in the drama. Bieniemy […]

New Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gave his introductory press conference, and he addressed his desire to eventually become a head coach in the NFL. “Right now I’m the offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders,” Bieniemy said, via Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “Being a head coach, if that’s to happen it […]

The Washington Commanders have managed to pry Eric Bieniemy away from the Kansas City Chiefs to be their new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach. Bieniemy has long been mentioned as a potential head coaching candidate, but after failing to land a head-coaching job again this offseason, he decided it was time to move on […]

Eric Bieniemy has been making headlines once again. Last season’s Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator threw his hat in the coaching carousel ring and wound up taking a lateral move as the Washington Commanders’ OC. His lack of head coaching opportunities has sparked debate on his qualifications, with former players backing him while some, namely […]

Tyreek Hill is the latest former Kansas City Chiefs star to defend Eric Bieniemy amid criticism from LeSean McCoy. Responding to McCoy’s Tuesday comments about Bieniemy—who left the Chiefs for the Washington Commanders after helping Kansas City to a pair of Vince Lombardi trophies as offensive coordinator—being unworthy of a head-coaching job, Hill alleged the […]

LeSean McCoy came out with some criticism of new Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy, and former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles responded. “I have to disagree with you Shady,” Jamaal Charles wrote on Twitter. “Bieniemy coach me 4 years I learned so many thing for EB and I still keep in contact […]

The Washington Commanders had a decent season in 2022 but missed the playoffs with an 8-8-1 record. This NFL offseason, the franchise is making some big moves, though, that started with hiring Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. That is just the first step toward the playoffs in 2023, and we’ll cover the rest […]

The Washington Commanders’ strategy for quarterback Sam Howell hasn’t changed after the hiring of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, wrote NFL analyst Mike Florio in a Sunday article. “In the aftermath of the hiring of Eric Bieniemy to fill that role, a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that the strategy has not changed,” […]

Eric Bieniemy has seen his name mentioned as an NFL assistant coach who has been worthy of a promotion to head coach for several years. However, it has not happened and he has remained as one Andy Reid’s key assistants with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Breaking: I’m told 2x-Super Bowl champion Eric […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been a top target for the Washington Commanders’ open OC vacancy. If Bieniemy were to leave the Chiefs, it appears as if Kansas City already has a backup plan. Current Chiefs quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy is the favorite to become the team’s next OC in the event […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are on top of the NFL again! The AFC West juggernaut defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes era. Everyone is celebrating the win in KC (perhaps a little too happily for some). However, amidst the festivities, a vaunted member of their coaching […]

Andy Reid and Eric Bieniemy coached the Kansas City Chiefs to their second Super Bowl title and third appearance in the last four years, and after the incredible comeback win in Super Bowl LVII, Reid had high praise for his offensive coordinator. “Listen, Eric Bieniemy has been tremendous for us. I think has been tremendous […]

The Kansas City Chiefs managed to pull off a furious rally against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57 to walk away with another championship ring and a 38-35 victory. While many players had a huge role in the win, it looks like offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is getting his due praise for creating two […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for Super Bowl 57, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has a lot on his mind. Outside of winning a championship, Bieniemy has been linked to numerous jobs outside of Cincinnati. One of those jobs would have Bieniemy go from coaching Patrick Mahomes to Kyler Murray. Bieniemy was a candidate to […]

The big question surrounding the Baltimore Ravens involves whether or not they will sign star quarterback Lamar Jackson to a long-term extension. But even if Jackson does end up sticking around in Baltimore, the Ravens are going to need someone in their coaching staff to lead the offense after Greg Roman stepped down as the […]

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera had indicated that the team is still pursuing Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Ron Rivera was almost certainly talking about Bieniemy when he told Commanders Senior Vice President of Media and Content Julie Donaldson that the team is looking to interview one of the coaches who will […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy “remains a prime candidate” for the offensive coordinator openings with the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Bieniemy joined the Chiefs as the team’s running backs coach in 2013, a spot he held for four years before he was promoted to offensive coordinator […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs get ready to play in the Super Bowl, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is once again a head coaching candidate around the NFL. Chiefs’ owner Clark Hunt is hoping Bieniemy helps lead Kansas City to another championship. But he wouldn’t mind Bieniemy landing a head coaching job after the season. Hunt […]

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is viewed as a possible candidate to hold the same position next year for the Washington Commanders, among other teams. The Commanders haven’t hired an offensive coordinator yet because they are hoping to interview Bieniemy for the job, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Washington isn’t the only […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ gameplan for a second straight AFC Championship showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals will no doubt be altered to account for Patrick Mahomes’ high right ankle sprain. As Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup draws closer and closer, though, the MVP frontrunner seems to be shaking off most effects an injury many initially assumed […]

It’s that time of the year again. The NFL season is winding down and organizations are beginning to make their decisions on whether or not they’ll be bringing their head coach back for next year. As seems to be the case every year around this time, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has emerged […]

So much has been made about Patrick Mahomes’ sideline spat with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy during their Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. As a matter of fact, you could say that the incident has been blown totally out of proportion. This seems to be the message Bieniemy himself is trying […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs headed to the locker room at halftime during their Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Patrick Mahomes had a rather animated conversation with Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. The pair actually had to be separated by head coach Andy Reid as they exchanged strong views about Kansas’ last play […]