To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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). Hes the third candidate to interview with Indy so far alongside Broncos DC Ejiro Evero and Colts ST coordinator Bubba Ventrone. Being a 30-year-old running back in the NFL is no problem for Jerick McKinnon he explains why. 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. Through four previous league hiring cycles, Bieniemy has been interviewed 15 times by 14 teams twice by the Jets without success. The Colts on Thursday completed an interview for the team's head coach position with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. In 2014, Charles recorded 1,000 yards for the fifth time in his career. Fans are almost out of ideas as to why he cant land a head coaching job. Sign up for the Not, I have to hire this guy right now. Get to know them. After his playing career ended, Bieniemy returned to Colorado, where he served as their running backs coach. The Colts' 2022 rookie class did not impress ESPN all that much. OC Eric Bieniemy speaks to the media ahead of the Week 9 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Tennessee Titans.Subscribe for more videos! 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. Chris Ballard, now . She told police ,"[13] that Bieniemy and his friends took off their pants and began urinating nearby. The Colts look increasingly dispirited, out of sync, and unprepared. The post Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy head coaching rumors heat up again ahead of NFL offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints. But if Bieniemy wants to be a head coach, he deserves to do what he feels he needs to do to prove that he deserves a shot as a head coach in the NFL. He must be confident, however. 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. Request more info or view our 3D Seat Viewer below! 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. It was New Englands first time making the playoffs without Tom Brady in the post-Brady era. But thats not the issue right now. On top of that, Bieniemy has built relationships across the coaching landscape and should be able to land a good group of assistants to help support the team. [8] The Chiefs scored the third-most points in a season in NFL history with 565. The offense Bieniemy coordinated scored more points per game before his arrival (24.2 per game in 2010) and after he left (23.5 per game in 2013) than at any time during his tenure, when they managed marks of 19.8 and 17.8 points per game, respectively, in his two seasons there. Following his nine-year NFL career, Bieniemy served as an assistant atThomas Jefferson High in Denver prior to securing his first job as running backs coach with Colorado. [11], In 1989, Bieniemy was ticketed in Westminster, Colorado for driving a defective vehicle, and in Aurora, Colorado for speeding. Chris Ballard, now the Colts general manager, worked in the Chiefs front office during Bieniemys first four years in Kansas City. In 2013, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid hired Bieniemy to be the running backs coach. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Titans have submitted interview requests with both Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy and QB coach / Senior Offensive Assistant Matt Nagy for their vacant offensive coordinator job. On July 26, 2010, Bieniemy was also named the Vikings' assistant head coach for the offense. Mahomes also became the fastest QB to record 100 career passing touchdowns, doing so in just 40 games. They completed the 2022 NFL regular season with a second-to-last finish in the AFC South and a 4-12-1 overall record. Look at Josh McDaniels. 1 in 2018 and 2022. 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. I havent changed my opinion on that. https://coltswire.usatoday.com/lists/indianapolis-colts-head-coach-candidate-eric-bieniemy-things-to-know/, 5 Colts who could have bigger roles in 2023. 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. 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. In late December, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was asked what may tip the scale for Bieniemy this offseason. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. As a result of this incident, Bieniemy was banned from the University of Colorado Boulder campus for one year. 0:06. He is the only offensive coordinator that soon-to-be two-time-MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes has ever known as a starter. [4], Nicknamed "Scooter" and wearing No. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. January 11, 2023, 12:42 PM. 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. https://bit.ly. It's also possible the Chiefs could block Bieniemy from interviewing for said lateral move. Bieniemy was also accused of interfering with a firefighter attempting to put out a fire in his mothers garage. Bieniemy could be an intriguing candidate for a team looking for an explosive offense, especially if they want to stray away from the Shanahan/McVay tree. 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. Eric Bieniemy Was a Gifted but Troubled Player 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. 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. Over the full five-year span, no one has scored more than the Chiefs. During Bieniemys time there under head coach John Embree, Colorado struggled in every way, winning just four games total over those two seasons. He also added 146 receptions for 1,226 receiving yards. In 2021, Bieniemy continued to lead the Kansas City Chiefs offense to finish in the top five in multiple NFL categories including, third down conversion percentage (1st; 52.2), fourth down conversion percentage (T-1st; 66.7), first downs (1st; 419), yards per game (3rd; 396.8), yards after catch (1st; 2,494), offensive touchdowns (5th; 53) and points per game (4th; 28.2) en route to the team's sixth-straight AFC West title.QB Patrick Mahomes continued to add to his NFL resume, adding 4,839 passing yards on 436 completions and 37 touchdowns. Both Bieniemy and Ballard arrived in Kansas City in 2013. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was recognized as a consensus All-American. I appreciated that. 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. For most NFL head coaches, that unproven salary is about $4 million. In 142 career games, Bieniemy recorded 387 carries for 1,589 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. Mahomes was named the NFL MVP as he passed for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns in just his first season as a starting quarterback. [9] In Bieniemy's first season as the Chiefs offensive coordinator, the Chiefs were first in the NFL in yards per game and points scored. Gambling problem? While. He finished third in Heisman voting behind BYUs Ty Detmer and Notre Dames Raghib Rocket Ismail. And was no taller than the kitchen 69 % of his career minutes at center, and top-10 in during. 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. Oops. Bieniemys case to be hired in Indianapolis may be aided by familiarity with Colts GM Chris Ballard, who spent several years in the Kansas City front office as John Dorseys right hand. As a player at Colorado, Bieniemy was arrested along with teammate Kanavis McGhee following a February 1988 bar fight. 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). In 142 career NFL games, he rushed for 1,589 yards and 11 touchdowns while catching 146 passes for 1,223 yards. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Kansas City area sports - only $1 a month. He was the offensive coordinator for the Patriots when they nearly went 19-0 and broke several offensive records. Their strategy of finding the next veteran QB has failed, and they need a bit more. 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. As the season goes on, it seems less and less likely that Jeff Saturday makes sense for the team. 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. 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. He was third in the Heisman voting and is Colorado . 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. The Chiefs led the NFL with an average of 29.2 points . With the Chiefs in the playoffs, Tennessee may have to wait awhile before the front office decides on a candidate. In 2019, Bieniemy won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 3120 in Super Bowl LIV. Bieniemy is . 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. The Colts were able to interview Bieniemy on Thursday because the Chiefs have a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs. Our opponents are set! But if there is any truth to this theory, then maybe Bieniemys best chance at becoming a head coach would be to explore other options and take an offensive coordinator position elsewhere to prove he can help guide another team to the postseason. His final year with the Chargers, he played in Super Bowl XXIX. Bieniemy previously served as the club's running backs coach (2013-17). Bieniemys current contract is set to expire soon. [2], Bieniemy was heavily recruited out of high school and chose to attend the University of Colorado Boulder. Continue Reading Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for . Its crazy that Bieniemy has gone four years without becoming a head coach. The Tennessee Titans are in the market for an offensive coordinator after firing Todd Downing last week. 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 . 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. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. Finding that balance could do wonders for Murray, who has pieces around him to make that kind of offense sing. Just three years after he joined UCLA, he was invited onto the Vikings coaching staff as RBs coach, giving him an opportunity to coach the rookie Adrian Peterson through the 2010 season. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. [3] Bieniemy is Colorado's all-time leader in rushing (3,940 yards), all-purpose yards (4,351), and touchdowns (42). [6], Following UCLA's 2005 Sun Bowl victory, Bieniemy accepted a position as running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. 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. Eric Bieniemy, offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, is an on-paper lock to be a top-tier head coach candidate. [5], Bieniemy returned to Colorado to complete his degree and was the running backs coach for the Buffaloes from 2001 to 2002 and was UCLA running back coach from 2003 to 2005, as well as the team's recruiting coordinator in 2005. [11] He also received discipline from head coach Bill McCartney. 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. More concretely, the Boulder District Attorney accused the University of using illegal drugs, prostitution, and providing alcohol to minors in their recruitment efforts. Josh Gordon speaks to the JUGS machine, says the former running back list of players. Bieniemys lack of leverage might lower that number, but it wont be substantial. 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). In 2018, Reid promoted Bieniemy to offensive coordinator to succeed Matt Nagy who had been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. 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. 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. OC Eric Bieniemy speaks to the media ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles RamsSubscribe for more videos! These might be part of the reason why Bieniemy has not received many opportunities after initial interviews and seems capped as an offensive coordinator. One theory that has not been discussed much is the fact that Bieniemy is coaching a talented offense . As a head coach, he went 34-31, with a 0-2 record in the postseason. In 2013 under Bieniemy, Charles led the NFL in touchdowns (19) and first downs (104) and ranked second in yards from scrimmage (1,980 yards). 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Bieniemy has been open about his history, and its notable that in the 21 years since his DUI in 2001, there hasnt been another incident. Evero served as the Broncos' defensive coordinator in 2022 after spending five seasons on the Los Angeles Rams' coaching staff. LikeColts Wire on Facebook Secure the best seats & best benefits for next season, and be there live for exciting matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more of the NFL's best opponents. Kansas City has been top six in scoring all five seasons since then, including No. 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. 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. Astonishingly, one of the teams they managed to beat this season was Kansas City. He played nine seasons in the NFL, which included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals (1995-1998) and Philadelphia Eagles (1999). Said lateral move the offense at Colorado, Bieniemy was also named the Vikings ' assistant head coach for fifth... 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