Fans are almost out of ideas as to why he cant land a head coaching job. Several recruits and Colorado football players attended parties where women were allegedly sexually assaulted, though most of the specific charges were dropped by the prosecution in favor of a broader one for creating a hostile environment for women, alleging that recruits were promised sex at the party. Bieniemy previously served as the club's running backs coach (2013-17). And yet, Bieniemy, once considered a hot candidate to be a head coach, isnt generally considered a top head coaching candidate these days. Saturday spoke on Monday about what he learned from his two months as the Colts' interim head coach, and offered hints at what he may want to do differently if he were to be hired as the full-time head coach. January 15th, 2023 at 10:38am CST by Rory Parks. However, he did not record a winning record in any of his final three seasons. Bieniemy reportedly has had mixed success as an interviewer, and that could be a reason he hasnt seen much in the way of success in seeking a head coaching job. While at UCLA, Bieniemy tutored former NFL RB Maurice Jones-Drew for three seasons. Bieniemy ended up buried on the depth chart behind Pro Bowler Marion Butts and two backups for most of his career in San Diego but was able to sign a contract in free agency with the Cincinnati Bengals, working as part of an RB committee. So, I hope he gets an opportunity.. Eric Bieniemy enters his 10th season with the Kansas City Chiefs and fifth as offensive coordinator in 2022. Often time he's quick to say that his focus lies in the task at hand which in every case . Bieniemy has been a head coaching candidate for several offseasons now, and even interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts for their head coaching job earlier this month. Obviously, it is not ideal for Chiefs fans to see Bieniemy be the offensive coordinator for another team. He spent his first five years on the Chiefs' staff as a running backs coach. Eric M. Bieniemy Jr. (born August 15, 1969) is an American football coach and former running back who is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Kelce became the fastest TE to reach 500 career receptions in NFL history and became the first TE in NFL history to record back-to-back 1,200 receiving yards seasons. In October 1990, Bieniemy's license was suspended for a year after another traffic violation. One of the biggest notes regarding Bieniemys candidacy for the head coach position is the history he has with current general manager Chris Ballard. Born: New Orleans.Family: Wife - Mia; Sons - Eric III and Elijah. [4] His nephew, Jamal, plays basketball at UTEP. 1Illustrious collegiate career. Eric Bieniemy: "We gotta pick up the pieces and move on." | Press Conference 12/8 Kansas City Chiefs 278K subscribers Subscribe 125 Share 4.3K views 3 weeks ago OC Eric Bieniemy speaks to. On April 17, 1991, Bieniemy failed to appear in court on charges relating to the March 21 incident. After proving their worth, head coaches can increase that salary significantly, often seeing opportunities to double or triple their yearly totals after some successful seasons. Bieniemy, 53, has been the Chiefs offensive coordinator since 2018. Becoming an NFL head coach remains an objective for Bieniemy. During his final season with the Buffaloes in 1990, his 1,628 rushing yards were the second-most in the nation, while he added 17 touchdowns. Given their talent problems, Houston would be smart to find someone who can create unique opportunities on offense, especially with someone like RB Dameon Pierce there to help out. It was New Englands first time making the playoffs without Tom Brady in the post-Brady era. newsletter, has been considered for head coaching positions over the last five offseasons, first-ever coach and front office accelerator program that took place in May. Although it is not clear who exactly is calling the plays for the Chiefs on offense, multiple non-play callers received head coaching gigs in the past couple of weeks. Request more info or view our 3D Seat Viewer below! As a head coach, he went 34-31, with a 0-2 record in the postseason. If he is not offered a head coaching job this go-around, a lateral move could be available for him should he want it. I appreciated that. That can change by half a million in either direction, but its not a wide range. Prior to being hired by the Chiefs, Bieniemy was the University of Colorado's offensive coordinator (2011-2012), the Minnesota Vikings' running backs coach (2006-2009) and assistant head coach/running backs (2010), UCLA's running backs coach (2003-2005) and the Colorado's running backs coach (2001-2002). This season, Bieniemy is the coordinator for a Kansas City offense that ranked first in the NFL in total yards (7,032) and first in points scored (496), per Pro Football Reference.Those numbers . [12], On July 4, 1990, Bieniemy pleaded no contest to interfering with a firefighter who had been performing his duties to extinguish a fire in Bieniemy's mother's garage. [11] He also received discipline from head coach Bill McCartney. Glenn has spent the last two seasons with the Lions after serving as the New Orleans Saints' secondary coach from 2016-2020. Peterson made the Pro Bowl all four years Bieniemy was there and earned first-team All-Pro recognition twice. In his first year as offensive coordinator, Bieniemy oversaw one of the most prolific offenses in Chiefs history as the club finished 12-4, earned its third-consecutive AFC West Championship and a No.1 seed in the playoffs en route to hosting the first AFC Championship Game . [7], On December 2, 2010, Bieniemy returned to Colorado as offensive coordinator under new head coach Jon Embree. Here are five things to know about Colts head coach candidate Eric Bieniemy: Bieniemy had an extremely productive collegiate career at Colorado and still holds many records since he left in 1991. During Bieniemys time there under head coach John Embree, Colorado struggled in every way, winning just four games total over those two seasons. Please check your email for a confirmation. The Colts on Thursday completed an interview for the team's head coach position with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. [citation needed], Bieniemy played from 1991 through 1999, and finished his career with 1,589 yards rushing, 1,223 yards receiving, 276 yards returning punts, 1,621 yards on kickoff returns, and 12 touchdowns (11 rushing and one kickoff return) while playing for the San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles. Ventrone has been the Colts' special teams coordinator since 2018. Arrowheadlines: Looking back at the hiring of Andy Reid, Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, January 18, Chiefs vs. Jaguars Tuesday injury report: 4 Chiefs listed. In 142 career NFL games, he rushed for 1,589 yards and 11 touchdowns while catching 146 passes for 1,223 yards. [12] An assistant city attorney said Bieniemy failed to attend the firefighting training session as stipulated in the plea agreement, but Bieniemy asserted the session was optional. As Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports, Tennessee has requested permission to interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and senior assistant/QBs coach Matt Nagy . Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. After receiving first-round interviews with 10 of the 12 open jobs in 2020 and 2021, Bieniemy only received one interview in 2022 the Denver Broncos. Fans inside and outside of Kansas City are puzzled by this, leading to many questions and a lot of speculation. In his first year as offensive coordinator, Bieniemy oversaw one of the most prolific offenses in Chiefs history as the club finished 12-4, earned its third-consecutive AFC West Championship and a No.1 seed in the playoffs en route to hosting the first AFC Championship Game in team history. I thought [the league] did a nice job of that this offseason getting [potential candidates] together with the owners, said Reid, referring to the NFLs first-ever coach and front office accelerator program that took place in May. Freeney starred at Syracuse from 1998-2001 before the Colts selected him in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Between Reich and Saturday, the Colts were 27th in the league in points per game (17.0), finishing with a 4-12-1 record. Bieniemys lack of leverage might lower that number, but it wont be substantial. Education: Colorado (B.A. Bieniemy wound up being a second-round pick in the 1991 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers, where he played for four seasons (1991-1994). Chris Ballard, now the Colts general manager, worked in the Chiefs front office during Bieniemys first four years in Kansas City. The Colts on Thursday completed an interview for the team's head coach position with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. You'll now receive the top Colts Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Wifi Policy. https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/13/kansas-city-chiefs-eric-bieniemy-indianapolis-colts-head-coach-interview/, completed an interview with the Indianapolis Colts, hiring Jeff Saturday as interim head coach, interviewed with over a dozen different teams, spent several years in the Kansas City front office as John Dorseys right hand, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Bieniemy supplemented his rushing with some capable receiving and finished first in the FBS in yards from scrimmage. In 2018, Reid promoted Bieniemy to offensive coordinator to succeed Matt Nagy who had been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. As a result of his play, Bieniemy was the only active player selected to Colorados All-Century Team. Something went wrong. He allegedly shoved the firefighter while he was engaged in his duties to put out the fire. He finished third in Heisman voting behind BYUs Ty Detmer and Notre Dames Raghib Rocket Ismail. Kansas City has been top six in scoring all five seasons since then, including No. Morris was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009-2011, and has been the Rams' defensive coordinator since 2021. Then theres the NFLs accelerator program, which Bieniemy participated in last summer, allowing him some facetime with NFL owners and executives in a different setting. Under Bieniemy, the 2019 Super Bowl Champion Chiefs offense finished in the top 10 in total yards per game (379.2), pass yards per game (281.1), yards per play (6.22) and total points scored (28.2). Copyright 2019-2023. Some of those coaches who were hired instead of Bieniemy have already been fired from their positions. Bieniemys history with running backs might also avail himself to teams willing to invest in the running game despite the direction of the modern NFL, though given his current status as the offensive coordinator of one of the most pass-happy teams in the league albeit with its best quarterback that might not be the best fit. Eric M. Bieniemy Jr. (born August 15, 1969) is an American football coach and former running back who is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. I thought that was a good thing for Eric. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! McKinnon is no spring pup, but you wouldnt be able to tell by watching him with the ball in his hands. The only arrest that occurred while he was a coach was the final one, for driving under the influence back in 2001 while with the Buffaloes as a running backs coach. Bieniemy had an extremely productive collegiate career at Colorado and still holds many records since he left in 1991. McDaniels struggled and was fired before being able to complete his second season with the Broncos. Repeatedly, Mahomes and Reid emphasize the importance Bieniemy plays in their offense and in Mahomes development. The Tennessee Titans are in the market for an offensive coordinator after firing Todd Downing last week. Eric Bieniemy Was a Gifted but Troubled Player, Bieniemy Was at the Center of a Coaching Scandal, Eric Bieniemy Expected To Make $4 Million, 25 Assistants Who Could Land Head Coaching Jobs, heavily involved in the overall recruiting process, Bieniemy reportedly has had mixed success as an interviewer, Arizona Cardinals Offseason Preview 2023: Free Agents, Cut Candidates, and Team Needs, Tennessee Titans Offseason Preview 2023: Free Agents, Cut Candidates, and Team Needs. In those five seasons, the Vikings produced a 1,000-yard rusher each year while his stable of running backs broke the 100-yard mark 31 times in 80 regular season games. Eric Bieniemy, offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, is an on-paper lock to be a top-tier head coach candidate. While Bieniemy is certainly an intriguing candidate this one is a bit surprising considering there was no report that the Colts had interest in conducting an interview. In 2006, he coached Chester Taylor, who rushed for 1,216 yards; the next season, Taylor and Adrian Peterson combined for 2,185 yards (1,341 by Peterson, who was All-Pro as a rookie). I havent changed my opinion on that. He is the only offensive coordinator that soon-to-be two-time-MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes has ever known as a starter. Gambling problem? These might be part of the reason why Bieniemy has not received many opportunities after initial interviews and seems capped as an offensive coordinator. Keep in mind, this is just a theory. QB Patrick Mahomes continued to leave his mark in the NFL record book tying Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner's NFL record of 26 games of at least 300 passing yards in a players first four seasons. Sign up for the Chiefs Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. January 18, 2023 2:47 pm CT. Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy addressed media members for the first time since his head coaching interview with the Indianapolis Colts. Bieniemy, 53, has been among the top candidates for a few years now but either hasnt been selected or has declined head coaching offers. They both arrived in Kansas City in 2013 and were there together for four seasons until Ballard left for the Colts in 2017. It's also possible the Chiefs could block Bieniemy from interviewing for said lateral move. There are many theories as to why Bieniemy has not become a head coach by now. Their strategy of finding the next veteran QB has failed, and they need a bit more. After his playing career ended, Bieniemy returned to Colorado, where he served as their running backs coach. He wont be without competition for the job. He recorded the most receiving yards by a running back in Chiefs history and led the AFC in rushing (1,287 yards). Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy addressed media members for the first time since his head coaching interview with the Indianapolis Colts. Who better to pair that up with than the person who coordinated the Mahomes offense over the past five years? During his time as the Vikings running back coach, his leading rusher Adrian Peterson, led the NFC in rushing with 1,341 yards in 2007 and also in 2008 with 1,760 yards, which was also top in the NFL. TE Travis Kelce set an NFL record for a tight end with 1,416 receiving yards, extending his NFL record to five-straight seasons with at least 1,000 yards receiving. Bieniemy is no stranger to being asked about his past head coaching interviews. https://coltswire.usatoday.com/lists/indianapolis-colts-head-coach-candidate-eric-bieniemy-things-to-know/, 5 Colts who could have bigger roles in 2023. Bieniemy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Now, its game time.. Aside from Nagy and Pederson, non-play-callers like Kevin OConnell, Zac Taylor, Nathaniel Hackett, Mike McDaniel, and Nick Sirianni were hired to become head coaches to varying degrees of success. And was no taller than the kitchen 69 % of his career minutes at center, and top-10 in during. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports. Hes been with the Chiefs for a decade now, and there was some overlap with Colts general manager Chris Ballard. A running back himself, Bieniemy was selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Bieniemy is in his fifth year as the Chiefs offensive coordinator. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Nagy on the other hand is back with the Chiefs after being fired by the Chicago Bears last offseason. He was the nation's second leading rusher with the Buffaloes in 1990 with 1,628 yards, along with 17 touchdowns, and finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting behind BYU's Ty Detmer (the winner) and Notre Dame's Raghib Ismail. The Colts fired Frank Reich midseason, turning the reins to former center Jeff Saturday. After holding the role of running backs coach under Andy Reid for five seasons, Bieniemy was promoted to offensive coordinator after Matt Nagy took the head coach job with the Chicago Bears in 2017. In 2014, Charles recorded 1,000 yards for the fifth time in his career. 0:06. [12] Bieniemy received an eight-month suspended sentence[13] and was suspended for one game. One theory that has not been discussed much is the fact that Bieniemy is coaching a talented offense . Bieniemy was also accused of interfering with a firefighter attempting to put out a fire in his mothers garage. In his first two seasons coaching the position, CU ranked in the top-10 in rushing. Through four previous league hiring cycles, Bieniemy has been interviewed 15 times by 14 teams twice by the Jets without success. He played nine seasons in the NFL, which included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals (1995-1998) and Philadelphia Eagles (1999). On December 26, Bieniemy had 9/1 odds to become the Broncos' next head coach, which was the sixth-best odds, per BetOnline. His final year with the Chargers, he played in Super Bowl XXIX. The Chiefs remain optimistic that this could be the offseason for Bieniemy, who was the teams running backs coach (2013-17) before his promotion to its coordinator (2018-present) for the last five seasons. But thats not the issue right now. https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/12/indianapolis-colts-news-eric-bieniemy-head-coach-interview-search-complete/, 5 Colts who could have bigger roles in 2023. More concretely, the Boulder District Attorney accused the University of using illegal drugs, prostitution, and providing alcohol to minors in their recruitment efforts. The Titans have promoted their last two offensive coordinators from within, but the franchise is reportedly considering some big names outside of Music City this time around. Even though teams like the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins, just to name a few, have fired multiple head coaches during the last four years, they still wont hire Bieniemy. His 5.5 yards per carry average is also the best in Chiefs history. He served as the offensive coordinator at Colorado before becoming the running backs coach of the Chiefs. He was a second-round draft pick (39th overall) of the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft. In the Divisional Round of the postseason, Kansas City faces Jacksonville on Saturday afternoon. He enjoyed a nine-year pro career with three teams: San Diego (1991-94), Cincinnati (1995-98) and Philadelphia (1999), where he played for Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid. 1 among Chiefs fans the last time Jaguars were in KC, Constructing another division champ, Super Bowl contender: how these Chiefs were built, Trevor Lawrence carries lifetime unbeaten streak on Saturdays into Chiefs-Jaguars game, Actor/Patrick Mahomes fan Henry Winkler narrates a hype video about Chiefs Kingdom, Despite Jaguars record at time, Chiefs knew they were facing capable team in Week 10, Former NFL tight end Clay Harbor breaks down Chiefs-Jags on todays SportsBeat KC pod, These KC businesses are ready for your playoffs watch parties with Chiefs-themed treats. The Indianapolis Colts completed an interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head coach vacancy Thursday, Jan. 12. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round, 39th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft. WR Tyreek Hill (111) and TE Travis Kelce (92) each finished the season with more than 90 receptions, marking the first time in franchise history that a pair of teammates each recorded 90+ receptions in the same season. [3] Bieniemy is Colorado's all-time leader in rushing (3,940 yards), all-purpose yards (4,351), and touchdowns (42). [8] The Chiefs scored the third-most points in a season in NFL history with 565. Reid was familiar with Bieniemy as Reid had coached him on the Philadelphia Eagles. 1, Bieniemy earned consensus All-America honors in 1990 as part of Colorado's national championship team. It's unclear if either has accepted the interview requests and plans to interview with Tennessee at this time. [11] He pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and fighting in public, and was sentenced to community service. That was enough for the San Diego Chargers to select him early in the second round in 1991, the third RB selected in the draft. Eric Bieniemy is ready to be a head coach. Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy leaves the field after defeating the Buffalo Bills in an AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Bieniemy's case may be helped by the familiarity with Colts general manager Chris Ballard, who worked in the Chiefs scouting and personnel department from 2013-17. A coaching point it has been so far overlooked for top jobs a busy,. Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy has completed an interview with the Indianapolis Colts for their vacant head coaching position. Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is reportedly becoming a more and more popular name . Teams Eric Bieniemy has interviewed for or had a request to be interviewed in the past 4 years:Bengals, Dolphins, Jaguars, Chargers, Broncos, Saints, Falcons, Lions, Jets, Texans, Browns, Giants, Panthers, Bucs, Eagles. INDIANAPOLIS The Colts are putting together two-a-day interviews in their head coaching search now, and their second interview of the day was a big one. LikeColts Wire on Facebook Teams moving from a defensive head coach to an offensive one might be interested in Bieniemy, as could a team hoping to draft and develop a quarterback. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. [2], Bieniemy was heavily recruited out of high school and chose to attend the University of Colorado Boulder. The NFL postseason typically coincides with coaching interviews, and over the past few seasons that has made Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy a busy man. In 2010, Bieniemy was named assistant head coach in addition to his responsibility as a running backs coach. She reminisced about this time a few weeks In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during a news conference for Sunday's NFL AFC championship football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. However, as of December 28, Bieniemy now has 20/1 odds, which are the . Nevertheless, Andy Reid tapped Bieniemy to be his running backs coach when putting together his first staff at Kansas City in 2013. He told Jarrett Bell at USA Today that he doesnt think anything in his past has been an issue but that he does believe it has helped him grow. The other is quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, a former OC. This is the first known interview for Bieniemy this cycle. Bringing in someone who has experience working with elite running backs like Jonathan Taylor and has spent significant time coaching up Mahomes could do wonders for the next quarterback that comes into the building, likely a draft pick. As a running backs coach in the NFL, he coached Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles, who made a combined seven pro bowls in eight seasons, as their running backs coach. All Rights Reserved. He was a two-time first-team all Big-Eight performer, in 1988 and 1990, earning the conference's offensive Player of the Year honor as a senior. A letterwinner from Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, Calif., Bieniemy earned second-team All-America honors in football as a senior when he rushed for 2,002 yards and 30 touchdowns. Reid and Bieniemy led the Chiefs to the leagues No. FollowColts Wire on Twitter The Colts are scheduled to interview a wide range of candidates before making a decision, andyou can keep up with the latest updatesvia our tracker. It makes sense that they would want to interview the offensive coordinator of the most explosive offense in the NFL, though. Bieniemy was also named in an outstanding warrant on a charge of driving with a suspended license. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. eric bieniemy thighs. Murray plays a backyard style of football, and imposing structure on top of it could make it look more like the Chiefs offense, something that is better described as organized chaos rather than pure sandlot football. In the past, weve described Kyler Murray as a quarterback that looks like Mahomes if you squint hard enough. His time as a player was fraught with a number of legal incidents, including a bar fight as a college player allegedly instigated when someone called him a racial slur. But if they decide that Wilks cant be the long-term answer or find that Wilks would rather coach elsewhere, pairing Darnold and their third-round rookie Matt Corral with Bieniemy might be a good way to get that offense going, especially as they find and develop receivers to put around the quarterbacks. OC Eric Bieniemy speaks to the media ahead of the Week 9 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Tennessee Titans.Subscribe for more videos! The 7-10 Titans finished with the third-worst offense in the NFL this past season (296.8 yards per game), and averaged just 17.5 points scored per game, which ranked fifth-worst in the NFL. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | He might fail without his trio. A member of Bieniemys party, after Bieniemy had left, was also accused of assaulting a different attendant who asked what was going on. Josh Gordon speaks to the JUGS machine, says the former running back list of players. Continue Reading Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for . To me, that was the difference. Peterson set a then-Vikings record with 1,760 yards in 2008, earning the Bert Bell Award as the Pro Football Player of the Year. He was the offensive coordinator for the Patriots when they nearly went 19-0 and broke several offensive records. He has had a hand in creating and maintaining one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, and was a member of the Super Bowl LIV coaching staff. The Chiefs led the NFL with an average of 29.2 points per game in 2022, and have ranked in the top six in scoring in each of Bieniemy's five years as offensive coordinator. In 2020, Bieniemy was offered the head coach position at Colorado but declined.[8]. When Colorado contacted him about their open head coaching job in 2020, he turned them down. section: | slug: titans-request-interviews-with-chiefs-eric-bieniemy-and-matt-nagy-for-offensive-coordinator-job-per-report | sport: football | route: article_single.us | With the Chiefs in the playoffs, Tennessee may have to wait awhile before the front office decides on a candidate. He got his start as the teams running backs coach (2013-2017) before he was promoted to offensive coordinator after Matt Nagys departure to Chicago in 2018. It is unclear whether Bieniemy had a role or knowledge in any of this, but he was heavily involved in the overall recruiting process, a reason he was given the title of recruiting coordinator at UCLA along with his position as running backs coach. As a result of this incident, Bieniemy was banned from the University of Colorado Boulder campus for one year. Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. interviewed last week for the Indianapolis Colts, Chiefs Dave Toub gave assurance that special teams is ready for anything, Chiefs Matt Nagy talks about how special Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is, Andre Cisco was public enemy No. In Bieniemys case, he may have even less leverage than most coaches, given how long its taken for him to land a head coaching job. 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