Eric Bieniemy has earned Andy Reid’s trust with the Chiefs offense

The Chiefs newest offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has clearly already earned every bit of Andy Reid’s trust judging by his comments.

The last few years have brought about significant losses on the coaching staff for the Kansas City Chiefs. Doug Pederson once occupied the offensive coordinator role and went on to win a Super Bowl in Philadelphia last year with the Eagles. The Chicago Bears certainly hope for similar success with new head coach Matt Nagy, who took over for Pederson and served the Chiefs through 2017.

Heading into the 2018 season, one minor storyline that should be receiving more attention is the ascension of running backs coach Eric Bieniemy to his newest post as the team’s offensive coordinator. It’s an interesting pick because of his background in the running game, and it could add a new dimension or at least stronger focus on that side of the offense as the Chiefs ease a first year starter into the quarterback role with Patrick Mahomes.

No matter the change in offensive focus and philosophy, what is clear is that Bieniemy has Andy Reid’s complete trust as the pair move forward together. When asked about Bieniemy and the offensive assistants on Monday, Reid had very high praise for him, saying:

"“He is my right hand man. He and I work together and I have full confidence that he can take the offense and roll with it. If I can’t make it to something, he can take it and go.”"

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That last line is what is so important to notice. Andy Reid is already known as a brilliant offensive mind and NFL history will remember that well when all is said and done. In the meantime, however, it’s also important to know that even sometimes the best and brightest come up empty, and Reid has never been one to let his ego get in the way of success. In his Chiefs tenure, both Pederson and Nagy both took over playcalling at one point or another for the Chiefs, leading a once-stalled offense to newfound momentum.

If Reid is already offering Bieniemy that same ability even before he’s had the chance to supposedly prove himself in his role, then that means the trust has already been earned. Reid could give Pederson the keys because he completely trusted him. The same could be said for Nagy. Now Bieniemy, and the entire Chiefs media corps, has been told the same. They have a partnership and if Reid is stumped for one reason or another, Bieniemy will receive every chance to shine.

While Reid admitted that there’s a bit of a learning curve in some aspects ahead for Bieniemy, he believes he’s already doing a great job as he adjusts.

"“I just joked with him out here. He is having to walk around now, he isn’t coaching just one position. He has to grind on everybody. That takes a little bit of getting used to. He did a nice job of just figuring all that during minicamps and that. He is rolling here and he is doing a heck of a job.”"

For Bieniemy this is a dream role. Every offensive assistant would love the opportunity to not only learn from one of the best in the NFL but to also have a real shot at the next level. Reid is once again preparing a disciple to someday soon take control of his own franchise.