Eric Bieniemy’s NFL journey showcases a path from participant to educate.
After spending 9 seasons as a operating again with the San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles, he returned to the NFL in 2006 because the operating backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings.
His profession then led him to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in 2013, the place he climbed the ranks to turn out to be offensive coordinator in 2018.
Following his Chiefs tenure, he joined the Washington Commanders as offensive coordinator however departed after the 2023 season.
Although he briefly returned to school teaching, Bieniemy could be eyeing one other NFL alternative in 2025.
“Veteran NFL OC Eric Bieniemy has spoken with a number of NFL groups and likewise interviewed for the Patriots’ OC job earlier than it went to Josh McDaniels, based on league sources,” insider Jordan Schultz wrote on X. “The assumption was that Bieniemy was a prime candidate for the New England job, had McDaniels not been the apparent selection. Talks with different groups are ongoing.”
Veteran NFL OC Eric Bieniemy has spoken with a number of NFL groups and likewise interviewed for the #Patriots’ OC job earlier than it went to Josh McDaniels, based on league sources.
The assumption was that Bieniemy was a prime candidate for the New England job, had McDaniels not been the… pic.twitter.com/pHX1R3BNlH
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 28, 2025
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints nonetheless looking for an offensive coordinator, Bieniemy stays a notable candidate.
Most lately, Bieniemy’s path led him to UCLA, the place he labored below one other former NFL operating again, DeShaun Foster.
Nonetheless, his school teaching stint proved transient, and he seems able to make an NFL comeback.
To that finish, Bieniemy reportedly is in talks with a number of organizations, suggesting his subsequent profession transfer could possibly be imminent.
