Eric Bieniemy is a real candidate for at least one head-coaching job

Washington Commanders OC Eric Bieniemy Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Bieniemy is a 'viable candidate' for at least one head-coaching job

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 1/21/24

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has not been a hot name on the coaching carousel this offseason, but that may be about to change.

Multiple reports suggested that Bieniemy interviewed for the Commanders head-coaching job earlier this week. Josina Anderson of CBS Sports said Bieniemy had a “detailed” interview and is seen as a serious candidate.

I’m told the #Commanders interviewed assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head coaching job last week, per source. The interview was labeled "detailed" and checked all of the boxes. pic.twitter.com/75h23A6FV5

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 21, 2024

That was backed by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, who suggested on NBC’s pregame show that other teams might still look at Bieniemy as well. He said Bieniemy was considered a “viable” candidate for the Washington job and that the Commanders “might not be the last” to show interest in him.

Bieniemy has shown up a lot as a coaching candidate in past cycles, when he was still the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. At least initially, that has not been the case this year. He was linked to one AFC team earlier in the month, but they have yet to try to interview him.

The Commanders struggled this season for a host of reasons and Bieniemy’s reputation may have taken a hit after moving to an inferior team in Washington. His star does not seem to have dimmed completely, though. At the very least, his current employer thinks he is worth a look.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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