Former Chiefs stand up to LeSean McCoy in Eric Bieniemy’s defense

LeSean McCoy has some real issues with Eric Bieniemy and they’re all sounding personal at this point as former Chiefs defend their former coach.

The subject of Eric Bieniemy’s inability to get a head coaching gig has been a frustrating one around the NFL over the last few years as over half of all NFL teams passed over Bieniemy at some point despite his clear readiness for the role. Despite the interest and interviews in the last 4-5 offseasons, Bieniemy has remained stuck at the coordinator level as the Chiefs offensive coordinator, a role that should only enhance his resume with each passing season.

This winter, Bieniemy finally made a move to try to move his career along by taking a largely lateral move with the Washington Commanders. While he has more control, a higher salary, and other such perks, the truth is that he’s tasked with largely the same role in the NFC now.

Most voices willing to discuss Bieniemy’s issues getting a promotion focused on the unfair side of things, former Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy has been a vocal critic for quite some time of Bieniemy, especially after his short-lived set in K.C., but McCoy was benched down the stretch for fumbling the ball too much. But before we go down that road, let’s at least hear McCoy out.

Former Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles, who was with Bieniemy in his positional coaching days with running backs, retweeted and then spoke out against McCoy’s criticism of Bieniemy.

Tyreek Hill has the single best response here because he not only defends Eric Bieniemy but he also points out that primary issue that McCoy had with the Chiefs: holding onto the football. It would make sense that McCoy would hold onto some tension with his former offensive coordinator if EB was on him for failing to hold onto the ball in key moments.

https://twitter.com/cheetah/status/1628095820296818689

I have to admit I wasn’t internet savvy enough to get these tweets from Charcandrick West or Jeff Allen at first, but I’m an old white dude who knows more John Mayer lyrics than anyone should, so I know I’m the one in the wrong here. That’s fine. I soon learned that the blue cap emoji means someone is lying and that fits our motif here.

https://twitter.com/Charcandrick26/status/1628102315361042439

https://twitter.com/JeffAllen71/status/1628067737200209920

Even those who weren’t on the offensive side, like safety Ron Parker, had respect for Bieniemy and his presence on the staff.

https://twitter.com/ghost_0836/status/1628090274978070535

Fellow former Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu knows a thing or two about leadership and he calls out McCoy here, too.

Joining Parker from the defensive side of the ball is former Chiefs linebacker Justin March-Lillard who makes some great points.

In the midst of all of this, McCoy posted another cryptic tweet (like athletes typically do) but maybe this gives us some better perspective.

We agree. You are your worst self right now, Shady.