Chiefs Select Eric Bieniemy as Offensive Coordinator, Over Mike Kafka in KC

Emerson Raymont

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Chiefs Select Eric Bieniemy as Offensive Coordinator, Over Mike Kafka in KC

The Kansas City Chiefs have made a significant decision regarding their coaching staff. They have appointed Eric Bieniemy as the new offensive coordinator, which has implications for other coaches in the league.

Bieniemy Returns as Offensive Coordinator

Eric Bieniemy, who previously served with the Chiefs from 2013 to 2023, will step back into the role of offensive coordinator. Bieniemy’s extensive experience with the team includes five years as running backs coach and five years as offensive coordinator.

Impact on Mike Kafka’s Career

The announcement puts an end to Mike Kafka’s primary options for his career trajectory moving forward. Kafka has been the offensive coordinator for the New York Giants and served as their interim head coach in 2025. His prospects for 2026 have diminished significantly with Bieniemy’s appointment.

Kafka previously spent five years coaching under Andy Reid in Kansas City before joining Brian Daboll’s staff with the Giants in 2022. He is now exploring other opportunities in the league, having interviewed for positions with several teams:

Philadelphia Eagles
Tennessee Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Coaching Changes in New York

With Kafka’s future uncertain, the new head coach of the Giants, John Harbaugh, may not retain him on staff for the upcoming season. Former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is currently favored to take the position. This adds a layer of complexity to Kafka’s job search.

Chiefs’ Coaching Stability

The Kansas City Chiefs’ coaching staff is evolving. Following the expiration of Matt Nagy’s contract, the team prioritized bringing Bieniemy back into the fold. Nagy has been linked with various teams, including possibilities for the Titans’ head coach position.

As the 2026 season approaches, the coaching landscape continues to shift, affecting numerous teams and potential candidates across the league. The return of Eric Bieniemy to the Chiefs emphasizes their commitment to offensive excellence.