Eric Bieniemy Returns as Chiefs Offensive Coordinator, Replacing Matt Nagy
Teh Kansas City Chiefs are poised to bring back Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, reclaiming the role he once held as the team seeks to sustain it’s high-powered attack. The move would see Bieniemy replace Matt Nagy, with staff changes expected as the organization aims to keep its offense operating at peak efficiency.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce weighed in on the potential staff shift during a recent appearance on the New Heights podcast, expressing enthusiasm about Bieniemy’s return. Kelce said the partnership could “pick up right where it left off,” highlighting Bieniemy’s personality and coaching style as a strong fit for the organization’s offense.
“I love that stuff,” Kelce said on the New Heights podcast.“I think it’s great. I think the marriage is going to pick up right where it left off. E.B. and who he is as a coach, you can see kind of his personality, what he brings to this table in that Chicago team.”
“He’s a very tough guy. And what he did in Detroit,he brought over as well.And you can see those running backs over Chicago and their body of work was, was definitely a Eric Bieniemy style of football. It’s gonna be awesome to see him back in the building and see him back wearing the Chiefs logo.”
Nagy was elevated to offensive coordinator on February 24, 2023, after serving as Kansas City’s senior assistant and quarterbacks coach during the 2022 Super bowl-winning season. Nagy helped guide the Chiefs to another championship in his first OC season before moving on to new duties.
Bieniemy’s Chiefs tenure — a record of production
During Bieniemy’s first season as offensive coordinator, the Chiefs piled up 565 points, the third-most in NFL history at the time. The team finished fifth in points per game (28.2) and sixth in total yards per game (379.2). The offense ranked second in yards per play (6.22) in his second year on the staff.
In the 2020 season, Kansas City averaged 29.6 points per game,ranking fourth in the league,while the unit led the NFL in total yards per game and excelled in first downs and yards after catch. The offense produced 28.2 points per game in Bieniemy’s fourth season, a top-three NFL mark.
Bieniemy’s final season with the Chiefs showcased his most dominant output. Kansas City led the league in total yards per game (413.6), passing yards (5,062 total), scrimmage touchdowns (59) and points per game (29.2).
Key facts at a glance
| Change | Eric Bieniemy to Offensive Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Replacing | Matt Nagy |
| Previous Chiefs OC tenure | 2018–2022 |
| Notable achievements under Bieniemy | 565 points (first season); 28.2 PPG; 379.2 YPG; 6.22 YPP; 2020: 29.6 PPG; 413.6 YPG; 5,062 passing yards; 59 scrimmage TDs; 29.2 PPG (final season) |
| Current status | Awaiting formal confirmation; organizational changes anticipated |
Evergreen perspectives
Bieniemy’s return signals a continued emphasis on a proven play-caller who has helped sustain a historically productive offense. His track record underscores a knack for maximizing elite skill players and aligning with a creative, fast-paced game plan. As the Chiefs navigate transitions, Bieniemy’s familiarity with the organization and the framework of its offense could provide continuity that benefits quarterback play, running backs, and the unit’s overall efficiency.
Analysts note that transitions of this kind can bring both stability and new ideas.The exact balance between continuity and adaptation will unfold in the coming weeks as coaches finalize responsibilities and install adjustments aligned with the team’s goals for the next season.
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For more context on Bieniemy’s career and the Chiefs’ offensive history, you can explore coverage from major outlets such as Chiefs.com and ESPN NFL.
