The Chiefs have been one of the NFL’s best teams over the last few years, thanks in part to offensive coordinator, Eric Bieniemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While head coach Andy Reid receives the majority of the credit for the Chiefs’ high-powered offense, Bieniemy has clearly proven that he is one of the best in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelse, and Tyreek Hill make this easier. But someone has to play composer and maestro to the Chiefs’ orchestra, and Bieniemy is their Amadeus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bieniemy has suffered the “Nah, we’re good” treatment from NFL teams, particularly this past offseason when only one Black head coach was signed, David Culley of the Texans<\/a>, out of seven openings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It was an infuriating and <\/a>familiar scenario for Black head coaches, many of whom weren’t given a legitimate shot at a head coaching opportunity despite the Rooney Rule and pressure from elite names like Tony Dungy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eric Bieniemy fell victim to that suspect process once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But this week his name resurfaced in head coaching discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only this time it was at the collegiate level in Southern California.<\/p>