The long-awaited interview between the Washington Commanders and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy finally occurred on Thursday. Bieniemy, fresh off his second Super Bowl win as offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs in four years, arrived in the Washington area Wednesday.
Bieniemy had dinner with head coach Ron Rivera and general manager Martin Mayhew on Wednesday, with the formal interview scheduled for Thursday.
After interviewing throughout the day, no agreement was reached, but according to multiple outlets, things went well, and the two sides will meet again on Friday.
Was told the Commanders' talks with Eric Bieniemy today were positive and they're expected to continue into Friday.https://t.co/RlGNXHzI0y
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 16, 2023
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN indicated that mutual interest remains, and Friday’s meeting would focus on “philosophy, structure, staffing.”
The #Commanders continue to meet with #Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy late into today as both sides – who have mutual interest – discuss a potential partnership, per sources. Still a lot to sort through as far as philosophy, structure, staffing. But Bieniemy remains a prime candidate
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) February 16, 2023
Things sure seem to be trending in the right direction for Bieniemy to become Washington’s next offensive coordinator, but until Bieniemy signs, everything remains in play.
Bieniemy has long been considered Washington’s top choice, but if things fall through, Greg Roman, Pat Shurmur and Ken Zampese remain in play.