Chiefs Bring Back Eric Bieniemy as OC, but Andy Reid Still Steering the Offensive Ship
The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a familiar face to their offensive brain trust. Eric Bieniemy has officially returned as the team’s offensive coordinator, and on Monday, head coach Andy Reid met with reporters to talk about what that means for the reigning AFC West champs.
Reid, speaking during a 20-minute Zoom session, made it clear he’s excited to have Bieniemy back in the fold. But he also took time to praise Matt Nagy, who parted ways with the team last week. Nagy had been serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, but with Reid still at the helm of the offense, it was always a collaborative structure - one that will continue even with Bieniemy’s return.
“I still enjoy calling plays,” Reid said. “But what I do is I’m not afraid to delegate and get opinions from people. And then, even in certain situations, letting them go ahead and call things in different areas.”
That’s been a hallmark of Reid’s coaching style - a willingness to share the load while maintaining overall control. He’s long been the primary play-caller, but he values input from his staff and gives them real responsibility, especially in situational football. That flexibility has helped the Chiefs stay ahead of defenses across the league.
Reid emphasized that he wants his assistants to be more than just voices in the room - he wants them to be experts in their areas, contributing meaningfully to the game plan and execution.
“I want guys that contribute, I want them to work hard and be an expert in their area and then cumulatively in all areas,” Reid said. “I’ve always mixed and matched there, and it seems to have been fairly productive.”
That’s an understatement. The Chiefs have been one of the league’s most consistently explosive offenses during Reid’s tenure, and Bieniemy played a major role in that stretch before departing for a stint with the Washington Commanders. Now that he’s back, he steps into a familiar environment - but the structure remains the same: Reid calling the plays, with his staff trusted to help shape the offense week to week.
As for Nagy, the door isn’t closed on his next move. If a head coaching opportunity doesn’t materialize, he’s reportedly seeking a play-calling role elsewhere - a natural next step for someone who’s spent years as both a coordinator and head coach in the league.
Bieniemy is expected to speak with local Kansas City media later this week, offering more insight into his return and what’s ahead for the Chiefs’ offense. But for now, the message is clear: the band’s getting back together, and Andy Reid is still conducting the orchestra.