The band might be getting back together in Kansas City.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs have requested permission to interview Eric Bieniemy for their vacant offensive coordinator position.
Yes, that Eric Bieniemy. The same guy who was Andy Reid's offensive coordinator during the Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl runs. The same guy who helped develop the offense that turned Patrick Mahomes into a superstar and built one of the most explosive attacks in NFL history.
He's coming home. Or at least, he might be.
Let's talk about what this means, because this isn't just another coordinator hire. This is a full-circle moment for one of the most underrated offensive minds in recent NFL history.
Bieniemy first joined the Chiefs as running backs coach under Reid before being promoted to offensive coordinator. During his time calling plays in Kansas City, the offense was electric. They won Super Bowls. They set records. They made opposing defensive coordinators lose sleep.
And then Bieniemy left to pursue head coaching opportunities - opportunities that, frustratingly, never fully materialized despite his success. He took a position with the Washington Commanders as offensive coordinator, trying to prove himself in a different environment, trying to add to his resume in hopes of finally landing that head coaching gig he deserved.
Now, the Chiefs want him back.
This makes sense on multiple levels. First, there's the familiarity. Bieniemy knows Andy Reid's system inside and out. He knows Mahomes. He knows the culture, the expectations, the way things are done in Kansas City.
Second, there's the urgency. The Chiefs are in the middle of another championship window with Mahomes in his prime. They don't have time to bring in someone who needs two years to learn the offense and build chemistry. They need someone who can step in Day One and keep this machine running at peak efficiency.
Bieniemy can do that. He's already done that.
But here's what makes this story even more compelling: this could be Bieniemy's redemption arc. After years of being passed over for head coaching jobs - despite his success, despite his credentials, despite everyone in the building vouching for him - he has a chance to come back to the place where he had his greatest success and help the Chiefs chase another ring.
If they win another Super Bowl with Bieniemy calling plays? The narrative changes. The conversation changes. The head coaching opportunities might finally come the way they should have years ago.
And selfishly, as someone who loves great football, I want to see this happen. I want to see Bieniemy and Reid working together again. I want to see what they can cook up with Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and a receiving corps that's still dangerous.
The AFC is loaded right now. The Buffalo Bills are retooling. The Baltimore Ravens are always dangerous. The Cincinnati Bengals aren't going anywhere. The championship path runs through a gauntlet.
But if there's one thing the Chiefs know how to do, it's win when it matters most. And bringing back Bieniemy - someone who was there for the glory years, someone who understands what it takes to win at the highest level - could be the move that keeps this dynasty rolling.
Nothing's official yet. This is just a request to interview. Other teams might be interested. Bieniemy might have other opportunities. But the symbolism alone is powerful.
The Chiefs want the guy who helped build their dynasty to come back and help maintain it. They want the coach who was there when Mahomes was learning to be the MVP to help guide the next chapter.
They want the magic back.
And if Eric Bieniemy returns to Kansas City, if he puts on that headset and stands next to Andy Reid on the sideline again, if they march through the playoffs together one more time - well, that's what sports is all about, folks.
Coming home. Getting another shot. Proving it wasn't a fluke.
Welcome back, Coach. Let's see if you can help bring one more ring to Kansas City.
