Chiefs Coach Eric Bieniemy Focused on Super Bowl, Not Commanders Job Opening

Eric Bieniemy is a free agent after the season. Could the Kansas City Chiefs successful offensive coordinator join the Washington Commanders coaching staff?

Jeremy Brener | Feb 8, 2023

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Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy could be coaching his final game with the team this weekend at Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bieniemy's contract is set to expire at season's end and he is expected to join a new coaching staff for the 2023 campaign.

While he's only interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching position, there's also rumored interest for Bieniemy to join the Washington Commanders as their new offensive coordinator.

Bieniemy shared his process so far in his search for next season's work at Super Bowl media availability earlier this week.

"I have not taken any interviews for any offensive coordinator positions," Bieniemy said. "I've only taken one interview, for a head-coaching position. Right now, I've interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts. I thought it went great. We'll see where that goes. Now, as far as the offensive coordinator stuff, right now I am where my feet are. And right now I'm focused on helping us to win this game this weekend."

The Commanders have interviewed Thomas Brown (Los Angeles Rams), Charles London (hired by Tennessee Titans), Anthony Lynn (San Francisco 49ers), Pat Shurmur (former NFL head coach), Eric Studesville (Miami Dolphins) and Ken Zampese (in-house candidate), but have yet to make a decision. It's likely because they want to hear from Bieniemy first.

According to NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay, Bieniemy could land a salary “north of $2.5 million.” ... and there will be competition for his services, presumably at such a price. The Baltimore Ravens have also requested an interview with Bieniemy for their offensive coordinator vacancy, but if the Colts were to make him their new head coach, he would take that job first.

Once the Super Bowl is over, Bieniemy will have options and a domino effect will take place. If the Colts pass on him, it could be a two-horse race between the teams from the DMV.

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Published Feb 8, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.