The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly interested in reuniting with Eric Bieniemy, the Chicago Bears' running backs coach who has been making waves under the tutelage of General Manager Ryan Poles and President/CEO Kevin Warren. The Chiefs had expressed interest in interviewing Bieniemy for their open offensive coordinator position, a move that could potentially bring him back to the team where he spent seven years.
Bieniemy's tenure with the Bears has been notable, particularly in his development of the team's running backs. Despite averaging just 102 rushing yards per game, which ranks eighth-fewest in the league, the Bears' run game has seen significant improvement under Bieniemy's guidance. Rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai has emerged as a reliable option, while D'Andre Swift has become more disciplined in his approach to running with the ball.
Bieniemy's time in Chicago was marked by high praise from Head Coach Ben Johnson, who described him as "a very demanding coach" who always pushes his players to perform at their best. While Bieniemy's departure could be imminent, it will be interesting to see if he ultimately returns to Kansas City and reunites with a familiar face in General Manager Ryan Poles.
The timing of this potential reunion is also worth noting, as Bieniemy would be filling the shoes of Matt Nagy, whose contract is set to expire. With several head coaching vacancies expected on the NFL scene, it's possible that Bieniemy may be looking for a change or seeking a new challenge in his career. However, with his familiarity with Poles and Warren, as well as his impressive work with the Bears' run game, he would certainly bring a wealth of experience to any team he joins.
Bieniemy's tenure with the Bears has been notable, particularly in his development of the team's running backs. Despite averaging just 102 rushing yards per game, which ranks eighth-fewest in the league, the Bears' run game has seen significant improvement under Bieniemy's guidance. Rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai has emerged as a reliable option, while D'Andre Swift has become more disciplined in his approach to running with the ball.
Bieniemy's time in Chicago was marked by high praise from Head Coach Ben Johnson, who described him as "a very demanding coach" who always pushes his players to perform at their best. While Bieniemy's departure could be imminent, it will be interesting to see if he ultimately returns to Kansas City and reunites with a familiar face in General Manager Ryan Poles.
The timing of this potential reunion is also worth noting, as Bieniemy would be filling the shoes of Matt Nagy, whose contract is set to expire. With several head coaching vacancies expected on the NFL scene, it's possible that Bieniemy may be looking for a change or seeking a new challenge in his career. However, with his familiarity with Poles and Warren, as well as his impressive work with the Bears' run game, he would certainly bring a wealth of experience to any team he joins.