As expected, the Jets are going to interview one of the hottest names on the coaching market.
After firing Adam Gase on Sunday night, the Jets have requested an interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, the Jets are not alone in their pursuit of Bieniemy, as the Falcons and Lions have also put in an interview request for him and will be conducting virtual interviews on Monday.
The Chiefs’ OC since 2018, Bieniemy has interviewed for at least eight head coach openings since the start of the 2019 cycle. He interviewed with the Jets before the team hired Gase.
While Bieniemy doesn’t call the plays in Kansas City, which has been a point of criticism for his candidacy, he has overseen the NFL’s best offense over the past three seasons and worked closely with Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs rank No. 1 in passing yards per game (303.4) and No. 6 in points per game (29.6).
Bieniemy doesn’t have experience as a head coach, but he’s been around the block. He spent time in the college coaching ranks with Colorado and UCLA, while also coaching with the Minnesota Vikings.
Joe Douglas and the Jets will be casting a wide net for their search and will not rush such an imperative hire. That could help Bieniemy, who’s Chiefs could play well into February.