Chiefs say new Commanders coordinator Eric Bieniemy's intense style will pay off eventually
Many of the Kansas City Chiefs have rushed to the defense of their former offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, after word came out that some of the Washington Commanders were concerned about the intensity he has brought to their team.
Bieniemy doesn't ask to be 'poster boy' for Black coaches
Bieniemy has become the cause celebre when it comes to minority assistants who have been denied the opportunity to become head coaches in the NFL. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)Eric Bieniemy has become the cause celebre when it comes to minority assistants who have been denied the opportunity to become NFL head coaches. โI did not ask be the poster boy of this particular situation that I have experienced,โ Bieniemy said Tuesday. โI donโt understand everything, I am not an owner, I donโt sit in those meetings to interview head coaches,โ Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. Bieniemy isnโt alone when it comes to minority coordinators in the Super Bowl who didnโt get a head coaching offer this offseason.
Houston Texans introduce Head Coach David Culley
HOUSTON โ David Culley became the coach of the Houston Texans believing Deshaun Watson would be his quarterback. โThe reason Iโm in this position today is because I knew heโs going to be a Houston Texan," Culley said. The only other minority candidate who was hired as a head coach this offseason was the New York Jetsโ Robert Saleh, the leagueโs first Muslim head coach. โWe have added a very well respected and experienced member to our Texans' family in our new head coach, David Culley," McNair said. The 65-year-old Culley becomes the fourth coach in Texans history, replacing Bill OโBrien, who was fired after the team opened the season 0-4.
Chiefs' Bieniemy misses out on head coach job once again
โ Tyreek Hill was thrilled to hear that his first wide receivers coach, David Culley, was going to be an NFL head coach. After interviewing for six openings, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy ultimately was passed over during the annual coaching carousel. That became official when the Houston Texans hired Culley, the long-time Andy Reid assistant who had been the assistant head coach in Baltimore. โI mean, I'm not a GM or anything but I will say, Coach Bieniemy has helped me a lot,โ Hill said Thursday, after the Chiefs finished their first real practice for the Super Bowl. He wants to be a head coach.
Texans expected to hire Ravensโ David Culley as new head coach
HOUSTON โ The Houston Texans have offered the job of head coach to David Culley. They are moving forward and finalizing a deal tonight with David Culley who had his 2nd interview this morning. currently the Ravens Asst Head Coach . โ Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) January 28, 2021.#Texans David Culley is 65 and been in the league 27 years , also in early 90's was WR Coach at Texas A&M under R.C. Culley has worked as an NFL assistant since 1994, also spending time with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Buffalo.
Texans reportedly requesting to interview Eric Bieniemy
FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy gestures during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, in Kansas City, Mo. The Browns are interviewing Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy Friday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Kansas City for their head coaching vacancy, the club announced. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)HOUSTON โ Up until this week Chiefs rising star Eric Bieniemy was the target of every NFL that had a head coaching position open except the Texans. That has changed though as the Texans reportedly now have reached out and requested an interview with the Chiefs offensive coordinator. NFL Networkโs Ian Rappaport reported Tuesday that the Texans have made the request and are waiting on a response.
Jets interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for coaching job
FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy greets a player during the second half of the team's AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)NEW YORK โ The New York Jets kicked off their coaching search by interviewing Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Wednesday. He was promoted to Kansas City's offensive coordinator in 2018 after Matt Nagy left to become the Bears coach. Under Bieniemy, Mahomes has become one of the NFL's most dynamic and productive players and the Chiefs' offense has thrived. Kansas City has finished no worse than sixth in yards and points per game in Bieniemy's three season in charge of the offense.
Chiefs keep things fun with Mahomes' playground plays
Wait a minute โ those are the plays Patrick Mahomes has been drawing up. For the second time this season, the Chiefs used a play dreamed up by their quarterback in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. Kelce had Mahomes open, but had his wobbly pass batted into the turf. โIt keeps the guys alive,โ Chiefs coach Andy Reid said this week. โWe're trying to be creative, have fun out there, enjoy it day-in and day-out,โ Mahomes said.
Chiefs' locker room mum on Bell's arrival - well, almost
The New York Jets have surprisingly released Bell, ending a disappointing tenure after less than two full seasons. Spagnuolo already had plenty of headaches trying to stop Bell when the two-time All-Pro running back was with the Pittsburgh Steelers. That's why Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was quick to say: โI know there's been some discussion about a particular player. But Edwards-Helaire had just 38 yards rushing the following week, 64 yards rushing each of the next two and 40 yards rushing last Sunday against the Raiders โ when the Chiefs lost 40-32 to end their franchise-record 13-game winning streak. But Clyde is doing a heck of a job.โHe also can't do it alone, and that's another reason the Chiefs signed Bell.
NFL's coaching summit highlights minority candidates
The biggest takeaway following the NFL's two-day quarterback coaching summit aimed at improving the league's diversity, is that there's no shortage of qualified minority candidates waiting for opportunities to be head coaches and coordinators. (Rob Maaddi/Zoom via AP)The biggest takeaway following the NFLs two-day quarterback coaching summit is theres no shortage of qualified minority candidates waiting for opportunities to be head coaches and coordinators. It becomes reality when the people respond to it.After the 2018 season, eight head coaches lost their jobs. That makes four minority head coaches out of a possible 32 in the league. The NFL amended the Rooney Rule last month to require more interviews of minority candidates for head coaching and coordinator positions.