NFL Rumors: Chiefs' Eric Bienemy 'Top Choice' for Commanders OC; Colts HC Candidate

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is expected to be a hot candidate in the NFL's coaching carousel following the Super Bowl.

Bieniemy could emerge as a candidate for the Indianapolis Colts' head coaching position in the coming days, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. If he doesn't land a head coaching job, he is expected to be a "top choice" for the Washington Commanders' vacant offensive coordinator position, Graziano added.

Bieniemy admitted earlier this week that he took an interview for Indy's vacant head coaching position but hadn't met with any teams regarding their offensive coordinator vacancies as he remains focused on the Super Bowl.

The Colts are searching for a new head coach after firing Frank Reich following a 3-5-1 start to the 2022 campaign.

While Bieniemy could still be in the running for the position, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Friday that Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, former interim head coach Jeff Saturday and Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn are the final four candidates for the job.

Bieniemy signed a one-year deal to return to the Chiefs for the 2022 season, and he told reporters last month that he believes he's ready to coach an NFL team. In addition to Washington's offensive coordinator job, he has also been linked to the Baltimore Ravens' OC position.

The 53-year-old is one of the most successful offensive coordinators in Chiefs history. Since taking over in 2018, the team has 10 playoff victories, a Super Bowl title, an NFL-best 64-18 regular-season record and a two-time MVP in Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas City also had the NFL's best offense in 2022, averaging 413.6 yards per game—297.8 through the air and 115.9 on the ground. It also averaged a league-high 29.2 points per game.

Bieniemy has been in the head coaching carousel since the 2019 season and has interviewed for 15 head-coaching vacancies since then. Despite boasting an exceptional resume, he's been passed on.

Working with a quarterback other than Mahomes could benefit Bieniemy in his quest to become a head coach. If he leaves the Chiefs for a lateral move, it's unclear if he'd prefer the Commanders or Ravens job.