Sports
Jan 28, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have requested an interview with former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, signaling a possible reunion amid questions around Matt Nagy’s role. Photo by: ESPN
The Kansas City Chiefs have asked to interview Eric Bieniemy, their former offensive coordinator, as they look for someone to head up their offense.
This news comes as questions remain about the Chiefs' offensive plans and Matt Nagy's position moving forward.
For younger fans, ages 14-25, this seems like something we've seen before, and it feels like it's happening for a reason.

Bieniemy is a special candidate. He and Patrick Mahomes built one of the NFL's best offenses in recent years.
The Chiefs' offense has always been one of the best in the NFL.
Mahomes has become one of the best quarterbacks of all time.
Kansas City's offense is the one everyone else is trying to copy.
Bringing Bieniemy back shows the Chiefs want to stick with what's comfortable, familiar, and works.

Nagy's part in this has had different reactions. Although people inside respect him, some still wonder if the offense will be creative and in sync.
Here's what's really going on:
Chiefs: “What worked best?”
Answer: “What we already know.”
Interviewing Bieniemy doesn’t mean Nagy is out, but it does mean Kansas City is keeping its options open.

A reunion isn't just about looking back; it's about making things better going forward.
Make quicker offensive calls.
Plan games better each week.
Improve how the QB and coach talk to each other.
With Mahomes at his best, trying new things can be risky. Sticking with what works is key.
People around the league see the move as:
Logical
Calculated
Deadline-aware
Bieniemy has gotten attention from many teams lately. Kansas City's request shows he's still valued, mostly by those who know him well.
The Chiefs aren't just trying to stay in the game; they're aiming for long-term success.
In today's NFL:
Games are won by smaller differences.
Defenses adapt more quickly.
Offenses that don't evolve get shut down.
Getting back to a reliable offensive strategist could be what takes a team from good to truly dominant.

The Chicago Bears, for example, showed interest in Bieniemy earlier this year.
If Kansas City acts fast, they might shut down other teams hoping to hire him.
Here's what top-tier teams do:
They don't just follow what's popular.
They go back to strategies that have been proven successful.
Most importantly, they make sure their quarterback is protected.
If you're a fan who's only known the Mahomes era, this is the blueprint for how teams stay on top for a long time.
Here's what's happening next:
Formal interview
Clear role definition
Assessment of how well you fit in the long run
We aren't making a decision right away, but things are moving forward.
The Chiefs aren't trying to make news; they're focused on getting better.
By bringing back Eric Bieniemy, Kansas City is basically asking:
Why change a good thing?
In a league where small things decide who wins, knowing each other well could be the best thing.