[4] His nephew, Jamal, plays basketball at UTEP. [4], Nicknamed "Scooter" and wearing No. January 11, 2023, 12:42 PM. A member of Bieniemys party, after Bieniemy had left, was also accused of assaulting a different attendant who asked what was going on. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports. Yes, I do, Bieniemy said. So, I hope he gets an opportunity.. The Colts fired Frank Reich back in November before hiring Jeff Saturday as interim head coach.They completed the 2022 NFL regular season with a second-to-last finish in the AFC South and a 4-12-1 overall record. 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. 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). On March 21, 1991, Bieniemy was caught speeding and driving with suspended license on I-70 near Rifle, Colorado, going 92mph in a 65mph zone. The Titans have a vacancy at offensive coordinator after firing Todd Downing, and two candidates for the post have emerged. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Morris was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009-2011, and has been the Rams' defensive coordinator since 2021. He deserves a shot. The Colts' 2022 rookie class did not impress ESPN all that much. [8] The Chiefs scored the third-most points in a season in NFL history with 565. Bieniemy, 53, has been the Chiefs offensive coordinator since 2018. Despite the Kansas City Chiefs offense ranking sixth or higher in total offense, passing, and points scored each of the last four seasons, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has yet to be hired as a head coach in the NFL. 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. According to ESPN, the Titans have requested permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and senior assistant/quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy for their open offensive coordinator job. [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. [12] Bieniemy received an eight-month suspended sentence[13] and was suspended for one game. [17] He also is a member of Omega Psi Phi. 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. All Rights Reserved. Hes held the role since and has been a integral part of the Chiefs offense with Patrick Mahomes. 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Here are five Colts players who could have bigger roles in 2023. He was a second-round draft pick (39th overall) of the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft. Others have mentioned his troubled past, though it has been a very long time since some of his incidents. As a head coach, he went 34-31, with a 0-2 record in the postseason. 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). 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. Their strategy of finding the next veteran QB has failed, and they need a bit more. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 2 min read. Bieniemy with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021, "Colorado's Bieniemy Puts Problems in Past", "Ten of the Best Chris Berman Football Nicknames", "Football: Bieniemy to likely face questioning". A coaching point it has been so far overlooked for top jobs a busy,. 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. Indianapolis interviewed . 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. Evero served as the Broncos' defensive coordinator in 2022 after spending five seasons on the Los Angeles Rams' coaching staff. Mahomes has 31 career games with 300+ passing yards, which is the most such games by a player in his first five seasons in NFL history. 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. 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. [2], Bieniemy was heavily recruited out of high school and chose to attend the University of Colorado Boulder. In 2013, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid hired Bieniemy to be the running backs coach. His final year with the Chargers, he played in Super Bowl XXIX. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 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. 1Illustrious collegiate career. Under Bieniemy's tutelage in 2017, the club had a 1,000-yard rusher, with the group logging a combined 1,903 yards on the season.From 2013-15, he mentored RB Jamaal Charles. If the Texans move on from Lovie Smith, they might want someone who can develop their next quarterback, someone they should be able to pick at the top of next years draft. Charles became the all-time leading rusher in franchise history and finished his Chiefs career with 7,260 career rushing yards. Bieniemy's name is once again being tossed around this year for 2023 head coaching gigs. [7], On December 2, 2010, Bieniemy returned to Colorado as offensive coordinator under new head coach Jon Embree. In 2019, Bieniemy won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 3120 in Super Bowl LIV. 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. Additionally, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the second quarterback in NFL history, along with Peyton Manning, to throw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in a season. While at UCLA, Bieniemy tutored former NFL RB Maurice Jones-Drew for three seasons. Hill became the fastest wide receiver in Chiefs history to record 4,000 career receiving yards, tallying 4,054 receiving yards in 58 games. On December 26, Bieniemy had 9/1 odds to become the Broncos' next head coach, which was the sixth-best odds, per BetOnline. 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. With the Chiefs in the playoffs, Tennessee may have to wait awhile before the front office decides on a candidate. A running back himself, Bieniemy was selected in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. According to the police report, while with his friends, Bieniemy put his hand on the attendant's neck, startling her. The issue is making sure were taking care of business, and Im doing my part in being accountable to those guys who are counting on me to be available, to be at my best when my best is needed.. Do I believe Im qualified? There are many theories as to why Bieniemy has not become a head coach by now. Through four previous league hiring cycles, Bieniemy has been interviewed 15 times by 14 teams twice by the Jets without success. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Bieniemy and his wife, Mia, have two sons, Eric III and Elijah. Just completed our interview with Eric Bieniemy. Bieniemy was an All-American running back for the national championship Colorado Buffaloes, rushing for 1,628 yards and 17 touchdowns in 1990 third in the country in both categories. 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. MORE: 25 Assistants Who Could Land Head Coaching Jobs. He might fail without his trio. 2001). Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy has completed an interview with the Indianapolis Colts for their vacant head coaching position.. This is the first known interview for the Chiefs offensive coordinator this hiring cycle. 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. The Indianapolis Colts completed an interview for their head coach vacancy with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, owner Jim Irsay announced Thursday night. Reid and Bieniemy led the Chiefs to the leagues No. 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. What are the Colts' options with QB Matt Ryan? 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). Bieniemy is . There is also the possibility that Bieniemy has turned down some offers, but would he really keep turning down head coaching offers for four years in a row? Often time he's quick to say that his focus lies in the task at hand which in every case . In his second year as the starter, Mahomes became the fastest QB in NFL history to reach 9,000 passing yards and 75 touchdowns, doing so in only 30 games. He wont be without competition for the job. 0:06. Bieniemy had an extremely productive collegiate career at Colorado and still holds many records since he left in 1991. Bieniemy made the move to the professional ranks after three seasons as the running backs coach at UCLA (2003-05). Jones-Drew earned Freshman All-America honors in 2003, rushed for 1,007 yards in 2004 and was a consensus All-America selection as a kick returner in 2005. After Doug Pederson, then Matt Nagy, were offered head coaching jobs, Bieniemy ascended to the role of offensive coordinator. When McDaniels was hired to be the coach of the Broncos in 2009, those talented players on offense in New England did not come in a package deal with him to Denver. During Bieniemys time there under head coach John Embree, Colorado struggled in every way, winning just four games total over those two seasons. They also have interviews scheduled with Rams DC Raheem Morris, Eagles OC Shane Steichen and Lions OC Ben Johnson. 1:00. Fans are almost out of ideas as to why he cant land a head coaching job. As a result of his play, Bieniemy was the only active player selected to Colorados All-Century Team. 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. Glenn has spent the last two seasons with the Lions after serving as the New Orleans Saints' secondary coach from 2016-2020. If he is not offered a head coaching job this go-around, a lateral move could be available for him should he want it. That buzz is derived from the fact that the Chiefs boast one of the leagues most efficient offenses in the NFL despite trading away a future Hall of Fame receiver in Tyreek Hill during the offseason. 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. McDaniels struggled and was fired before being able to complete his second season with the Broncos. A bench warrant was issued in Colorado for his arrest on April 23, 1991, two days after he was drafted in the 1991 NFL Draft. Becoming an NFL head coach remains an objective for Bieniemy. Look at Josh McDaniels. In the Divisional Round of the postseason, Kansas City faces Jacksonville on Saturday afternoon. And was no taller than the kitchen 69 % of his career minutes at center, and top-10 in during. [6][15], In April 2001, Bieniemy was arrested for driving under the influence and was docked a month's pay.[16]. On Thursday night, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts for their vacant head coach position, according to the team. 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. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Kansas City area sports - only $1 a month. Repeatedly, Mahomes and Reid emphasize the importance Bieniemy plays in their offense and in Mahomes development. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. In 2014, Charles recorded 1,000 yards for the fifth time in his career. Finding that balance could do wonders for Murray, who has pieces around him to make that kind of offense sing. Bieniemy might succeed. Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is reportedly becoming a more and more popular name . 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. Bieniemy, 53, has been considered for head coaching positions over the last five offseasons, but no team has chosen to hire him. Which is why it was especially surprising to fans when WWE announced in mid-December that Mandy had been released from her contract right after losing her title to Roxanne Perez on Dec. 13. Nagy went 12-4 in his first season with Chicago back in 2018, and picked up AP NFL Coach of the Year honors. Eric Bieniemy has now gone four years in a row without landing a head coaching job in the NFL. Eric Bieniemy has yet to be hired as a head coach. Nevertheless, Andy Reid tapped Bieniemy to be his running backs coach when putting together his first staff at Kansas City in 2013. As always, thank you for your loyal support and for your love of the Horseshoe. The Jaguars safety made Chiefs fans angry during the regular-season meeting in November. Over the full five-year span, no one has scored more than the Chiefs. New head coaches often make similar amounts of money when theyre considered unproven, regardless of how many teams are interested in them. 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. Our opponents are set! The 2020 Kansas City Chiefs offense led the NFL in multiple categories including, net passing yards per game (303.4), yards per game (415.8), first downs (397), yards after the catch (2,254) and plays of at least 20 yards (79) en route to the club's fifth-straight AFC West title and second-straight Super Bowl appearance. WR Tyreek Hill had 1,276 receiving yards and 15 touchdown receptions, tying the franchise record. He then returned to Colorado once more to become their offensive coordinator in December 2010. Bieniemy was also named in an outstanding warrant on a charge of driving with a suspended license. On April 17, 1991, Bieniemy failed to appear in court on charges relating to the March 21 incident. Odds & lines subject to change. Overall, Peterson totaled 5,782 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns in four seasons under Bieniemy's guidance. As a player at Colorado, Bieniemy was arrested along with teammate Kanavis McGhee following a February 1988 bar fight. Bieniemy previously served as the club's running backs coach (2013-17). Kansas City has been top six in scoring all five seasons since then, including No. 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. Not, I have to hire this guy right now. Get to know them. The Colts fired Frank Reich midseason, turning the reins to former center Jeff Saturday. They both arrived in Kansas City in 2013 and were there together for four seasons until Ballard left for the Colts in 2017. LikeColts Wire on Facebook Here are five takeaways from the Colts' 2022 season. In 2018, Reid promoted Bieniemy to offensive coordinator to succeed Matt Nagy who had been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Between Reich and Saturday, the Colts were 27th in the league in points per game (17.0), finishing with a 4-12-1 record. Bieniemy has been the offensive coordinator for the Chiefs for the last five seasons after being promoted from running backs coach in 2018 -- coincidentally to replace Nagy. [11], In 1989, Bieniemy was ticketed in Westminster, Colorado for driving a defective vehicle, and in Aurora, Colorado for speeding. Peterson made the Pro Bowl all four years Bieniemy was there and earned first-team All-Pro recognition twice. Bieniemy was also accused of interfering with a firefighter attempting to put out a fire in his mothers garage. What are the Colts' options with QB Matt Ryan? He played nine seasons in the NFL, which included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals (1995-1998) and Philadelphia Eagles (1999). Another reason why Bieniemy may not get past Round 1 of interviews could surround the scandal that struck Colorado while he was their RBs coach. [12], On September 27, 1993, Bieniemy was arrested in Boulder, Colorado, for allegedly harassing a female parking attendant. While helping prepare the Chiefs for their eighth straight playoff appearance, Bieniemy interviewed last week for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job. [6], Following UCLA's 2005 Sun Bowl victory, Bieniemy accepted a position as running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. 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. He was third in the Heisman voting and is Colorados all-time leader in rushing yards (3,940), all-purpose yards (4,351), and total touchdowns (42). Chris Ballard, now the Colts general manager, worked in the Chiefs front office during Bieniemys first four years in Kansas City. Colts owner Jim Irsay broke the news via his official Twitter account. 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. In 2020, Bieniemy was offered the head coach position at Colorado but declined.[8]. He allegedly shoved the firefighter while he was engaged in his duties to put out the fire. Bieniemy, 53, has been among the top candidates for a few years now but either hasnt been selected or has declined head coaching offers. Though the news of the scandal didnt hit until he was a few years into his next stop at UCLA as both a running backs coach and recruiting coordinator the incidents described overlap with his time there. 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. 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. While the alleged victim described the incident as not painful, she did describe it as startling. Now, its game time.. I know what he can do. January 15th, 2023 at 10:38am CST by Rory Parks. Born: New Orleans.Family: Wife - Mia; Sons - Eric III and Elijah. Keep in mind, this is just a theory. Bieniemy, who has been the Chiefs' offensive coordinator for the past five seasons, has been a frequent candidate in head coaching searches for several years now, both for his work under. He rushed for 1,589 yards and 11 touchdowns over 142 games between the Chargers (1991-1994), Cincinnati Bengals (1995-1998) and Philadelphia Eagles (1999). [3] Bieniemy is Colorado's all-time leader in rushing (3,940 yards), all-purpose yards (4,351), and touchdowns (42). The Titans are also in the midst of interviewing general manager candidates as well. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [10] The Chiefs reached the 2018 AFC Championship Game where they lost to the New England Patriots. 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. 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. Ventrone has been the Colts' special teams coordinator since 2018. It makes sense that they would want to interview the offensive coordinator of the most explosive offense in the NFL, though. Bieniemys lack of leverage might lower that number, but it wont be substantial. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. Its not his fault that Kansas Citys front office has done a great job of drafting well and bringing in the right players to help this team reach the AFC Championship four years in a row. That can change by half a million in either direction, but its not a wide range. 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. [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.
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