Assessing the Redskins coaching options: Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy

Should the Redskins pursue Bieniemy?

We’ve already established that Bieniemy is one of the better up-and-coming coaching candidates on the market. He may only have a couple years of experience as an NFL offensive coordinator, but Andy Reid thinks highly of him and clearly values his contributions to the team.

And given the successful coaches that have come from the Reid tree, that’s a meaningful endorsement.

If the Redskins really want someone who will work hard to develop Dwayne Haskins, Bieniemy could be the guy. He is a bright offensive mind and if Alex Smith is getting in Dan Snyder’s ear as much as people seem to think he is, Smith could have an influence here. He worked with Bieniemy in Kansas City and seemingly respects his abilities as a coach.

The only thing that the Redskins would have to vet is Bieniemy’s past. He had some issues off the field during his playing days and his first stint as a coach at Colorado, so the team would need to be comfortable with those issues if they were to hire him. Cincy Jungle’s John Sheeran has more details on the incidences that Bieniemy was involved in.

It’s always a risk to hire a first-time head coach, but if he checks out off the field, Bieniemy profiles as a very solid candidate for the job. And because he would be a first-time head coach, he may be more willing to come to a situation like Washington due to his familiarity with Smith even if he does get a couple of head coaching interviews.

Bieniemy should definitely get consideration from the Redskins for the position vacated by Jay Gruden. Bieniemy may not ultimately come here, but it’s worth a shot to see if he’s interested.