The Washington Redskins are reportedly focusing their attention on one candidate for the vacant head coaching spot they need to fill this offseason, and it actually makes quite a bit of sense for the team.
According to Pro Football Network’s Benjamin Allbright, the Kansas City Chief’s Offensive Coordinator, Eric Bieniemy, is an early front-runner for the head coaching job in Washington. Bieniemy has been the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs for the last two seasons and has seen a significant amount of success alongside his mentor Andy Reid.
According to Allbright, Redskins’ owner Dan Snyder has been vetting applicants to try to find the ideal candidate that could maximize the talent they believe they have in quarterback Dwayne Haskins, and many in Washington believe Bieniemy can do just that.
Alongside Reid, Bieniemy has overseen the growth and management of reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes after he took the league by storm in 2018, and Snyder seems to believe that he could have a similar impact on Haskins if given the job.
Bieniemy also has a connection with Redskins quarterback Alex Smith, as they spent five years together in Kansas City before Smith came to Washington. In that time, the two went to the playoffs four times in five years. While Smith isn’t currently playing, he definitely has gained some sway with the organization as he’s been seen regularly at practice helping to mentor Haskins and other young players.
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