The Kansas City Chiefs are doing something almost no one else in the NFL can claim right now: keeping things steady on the sidelines. While 21 NFL teams will trot out new offensive coordinators in 2026-a staggering number that speaks to the league’s constant churn-the Chiefs are doubling down on continuity. And with Andy Reid still at the helm, that might just be the smartest move of all.
Let’s zoom out for a second. When teams change offensive coordinators, it's usually for one of two reasons: either the offense was a mess and someone had to take the fall, or it was so good that other teams came calling, looking to hire away the brains behind the success.
This offseason, we’ve seen both. The Lions and Eagles, for example, didn’t touch their head coaches but made changes beneath them to shake things up.
On the flip side, the Seahawks and Rams saw their offensive success lead to staff poaching. Either way, the result is the same: instability.
Now look at Kansas City. Reid, who’s been the face of the franchise since 2013, is the last head coach standing with over a decade in the same job.
With Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh stepping away this offseason, Reid’s tenure is now the gold standard for coaching longevity in the NFL. But it’s not just about him.
The Chiefs have built a coaching infrastructure that’s been able to evolve without starting from scratch every couple of years.
Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has been calling plays since 2019, a remarkable run in today’s NFL. On the offensive side, the Chiefs are bringing back a familiar face in Eric Bieniemy, who returns as offensive coordinator after a few years away.
Bieniemy knows the system, knows Reid, and-most importantly-knows how to work with Patrick Mahomes. He was Reid’s OC for five seasons before Matt Nagy took over the role for three more.
Now, with Bieniemy back in the fold, the Chiefs are leaning into what’s worked before.
It’s a reunion that makes a lot of sense. Bieniemy’s head coaching opportunities haven’t materialized the way many expected, and that’s a win for Kansas City.
Unless something goes completely off the rails-a possibility that seemed far-fetched until the struggles of the 2025 season-Bieniemy could be in this role for the long haul. And given the current state of the league, it’s hard to imagine another team offering him a better situation than the one he has now.
Sure, some fans might see the Chiefs’ loyalty to their staff as a potential weakness, especially after a disappointing 2025 campaign. But in a league where good coaches are often scapegoated and stability is fleeting, Kansas City is playing the long game. They’re betting on relationships, chemistry, and a shared understanding of what it takes to win.
And honestly? That’s a bet worth making.
While the rest of the NFL spins its wheels on the coaching carousel, the Chiefs are staying the course-with one of the most experienced head coaches in the game, a reunited offensive brain trust, and a defense led by a coordinator who’s been there through thick and thin. In a league addicted to change, Kansas City is proving that sometimes, the smartest move is sticking with what you know works.