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What Eric Bieniemy’s return means — and doesn’t mean — for Chiefs next season

Podcast: SportsBeat KC
Published: Jan 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 1697
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Summary

The offensive coordinator who was part of the Chiefs staff through one of their most productive stretches is back in Kansas City. Eric Bieniemy, who had three different jobs in the past three years, has been rehired. That also means Matt Nagy, who held the job for the past three years, is out. Why the moves? On SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Kansas City Star and KCUR, columnist Sam McDowell and Chiefs Insider Pete Sweeney explore the moves and discuss what it means for the Chiefs. Rundown (timestamps are approximate) 0:23 — Why Eric Bieniemy? 9:13 — Who else did the Chiefs interview for OC? 18:25 — How the Chiefs’ offense got stale last season 26:21 — KU vs BYU & Royals Rally