Chiefs' Travis Kelce Backs Eric Bieniemy for Commanders HC: 'Give My Guy a Chance'

Will this finally be the year Eric Bieniemy lands a head coaching job?

Bieniemy, offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders, is expected to be considered for the team's vacant head coaching position this offseason, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce believes he deserves a chance to show what he can do.

When responding to a question asking if Bieniemy should get a shot at Washington's head coaching job, Kelce said on his New Heights podcast, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, alongside brother and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (1:09:30 mark):

"Man, let's f---king go man. The Washington Fighting Bieniemy's, man. Give my guy a chance, man. ... I think they should hire him. I mean, give my guy a chance. I think he proved that he can kind of come out from under the helm of coach [Andy] Reid. ... I know EB. He gets the best out of everybody. He's one of the best coaches I've ever had. I think the Commanders should give him a chance."

Bieniemy served as offensive coordinator of the Chiefs from 2018-2022 before joining the Commanders as offensive coordinator ahead of the 2023 campaign. He interviewed for numerous head coaching jobs over the last few years but was never offered a position.

Despite finishing the 2023 season with a 4-13 record, the Washington offense put up respectable numbers in Bieniemy's first season, averaging 219.1 passing yards, 93.6 rushing yards and 19.4 points per game.

If hired, Bieniemy would replace Ron Rivera, who was fired after four seasons at the helm.