On Thursday night time, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts for his or her vacant head coach place, in accordance with the group.
Colts proprietor Jim Irsay broke the information by way of his official Twitter account.
Simply accomplished our interview with Eric Bieniemy
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) January 13, 2023
Bieniemy, 53, has been thought of for head teaching positions during the last 5 offseasons, however no group has chosen to rent him. The Chiefs stay optimistic that this may very well be the offseason for Bieniemy, who was the group’s working backs coach (2013-17) earlier than his promotion to its coordinator (2018-present) for the final 5 seasons.
Groups Eric Bieniemy has interviewed for or had a request to be interviewed prior to now 4 years:
Bengals, Dolphins, Jaguars, Chargers, Broncos, Saints, Falcons, Lions, Jets, Texans, Browns, Giants, Panthers, Bucs, Eagles.
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) February 7, 2022
In late December, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was requested what might tip the dimensions for Bieniemy this offseason.
“I assumed [the league] did a pleasant job of that this offseason getting [potential candidates] along with the house owners,” mentioned Reid, referring to the NFL’s first-ever coach and entrance workplace accelerator program that befell in Might. “To me, that was the distinction. Extra an informal setting. Not, ‘I’ve to rent this man proper now.’ Get to know them. I appreciated that.
“I assumed that was an excellent factor for Eric. I do know what he can do. I’ve mentioned it 100 occasions. I haven’t modified my opinion on that. So, I hope he will get a chance.”
Reid and Bieniemy led the Chiefs to the league’s No. 1 rating in yards per sport (413.6) and factors per sport (29.2) in 2022. He’s the one offensive coordinator that soon-to-be two-time-MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes has ever often called a starter.
The Colts fired Frank Reich midseason, turning the reins to former middle Jeff Saturday. Between Reich and Saturday, the Colts have been twenty seventh within the league in factors per sport (17.0), ending with a 4-12-1 file.
Bieniemy’s case could also be helped by the familiarity with Colts normal supervisor Chris Ballard, who labored within the Chiefs scouting and personnel division from 2013-17.
That is the primary identified interview for Bieniemy this cycle. Arizona, Carolina, Denver and Houston even have head coach vacancies to fill.
