Patrick Mahomes: 'It's Crazy' Eric Bieniemy Hasn't Gotten Head Coach Opportunity

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was at a loss Friday when discussing the fact that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy hasn't landed an NFL head coaching job.

Mahomes wasn't sure why Bieniemy has yet to receive the opportunity, but he had nothing but good things to say about his OC in a press conference:

"It's crazy, would be the best word to describe it. To see the stuff that comes out and then knowing the man that he is and the coach that he is every single day, you don't understand where the stuff comes from. You understand how great of a coach he is, how great of a person he is, how great of a leader he is. And so, it's crazy that he hasn't gotten his chance to become a head coach.

"But I promise you, he'll keep grinding and keep getting better and better and keep helping us out—which is a positive at the end of the day. And, hopefully, help us continue to go to these AFC Championship Games and go to more Super Bowls."

The Houston Texans are the only team with a head coaching vacancy. If Bieniemy doesn't land there, he will go yet another year without becoming an NFL head coach.

Bieniemy has interviewed with the Texans, but he might think twice if offered the job given the contentious situation between the organization and star quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Watson is reportedly unhappy that the Texans did not consult with him before hiring Nick Caserio as general manager, which has led to speculation that he may try to force his way out of Houston.

Regardless of that situation, Bieniemy's resume speaks for itself, and he should have landed a head coaching job by now considering all he has accomplished.

The 51-year-old spent nine years in the NFL as a running back before breaking into coaching. He was the Chiefs' running backs coach from 2013-17 before getting promoted to offensive coordinator in 2018.

Since Bieniemy was elevated, the Chiefs have had the NFL's most explosive offense with Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid at the helm.

The Chiefs have ranked sixth or better in each of the past three seasons in both total offense and scoring. They were first in both categories in 2018 and finished first in total offense and sixth in scoring this season.

Mahomes was NFL MVP in 2018 and then led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl win last year. This season, Kansas City went 14-2, and it will host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

One argument against Bieniemy is that Reid calls the plays, but that didn't stop the likes of Doug Pederson and Matt Nagy from landing head coaching jobs after serving under Reid in recent years.

Bieniemy has a significant hand in the Chiefs offense even if he doesn't call the plays, and it is apparent his quarterback has a ton of respect for him.

Perhaps hiring someone like Bieniemy could help keep Watson in Houston, but if Bieniemy doesn't wind up with the Texans, he will have to spend another year proving himself as Chiefs OC in 2021.

Given that the Chiefs should enjoy offensive success again next season unless there are significant injuries, it wouldn't be the worst position for Bieniemy to find himself in.