Former Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy let go by Commanders after one season

Eric Bieniemy is without a job.

The two-time Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator won’t be retained by the Washington Commanders after they hired Kliff Kingsbury to run their offense, new head coach Dan Quinn told reporters.

“We won’t work together here,” Quinn said, “[but] I wanted him to know I really respect the work he’s done. I wish him nothing but the best.”

Bieniemy’s tenure in the nation’s capital ends after just one season. He made the move to join Ron Rivera’s staff during the 2023 offseason after his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs expired, earning full control of offensive playcalling in addition to being named assistant head coach.

The addition of Bieniemy didn’t do much to help the Commanders in 2023, and it didn’t save Rivera’s job. Washington’s offense ranked 24th in total offense and 25th in scoring. Second-year quarterback Sam Howell struggled as the season went along as well, throwing for 3,946 yards and 21 touchdowns, but led the league in interceptions (21) and sacks (65). 

Bieniemy came to prominence during his time in Kansas City. He served as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator for the first five years that Patrick Mahomes was a starter, but he never was their full-time playcaller, splitting those duties with head coach Andy Reid. He also struggled to land a head coaching job despite having several interviews over the years, and even though the Chiefs offense consistently ranked among the best in the league. 

The Chiefs were able to make it back to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five seasons this year, though they did take a step back offensively. After ranking first in yards and scoring in 2022, the Chiefs were still in the top 10 in total offense (ninth) but fell to 15th in scoring.

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Publish date : 2024-02-06 14:53:07

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