In Kansas City, they began to understand what winning meant with the arrival of Andy Reid. Decades passed before the franchise returned to contention, and for that, the arrival of the veteran coach and Patrick Mahomes’ rise to the starting role were crucial.
Together, they have taken the team to places it had never known before. Together, they have built a unique franchise that has become one of the best in the entire NFL.
Although there has been no talk of a possible retirement for Reid in the coming years, former player Bucky Brooks believes that if that were to happen soon, the team should consider a familiar face within the organization.
For Brooks, the man who should take the reins if the current Chiefs head coach decides to step away would be offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
Eric Bieniemy would be the perfect replacement for Andy Reid
No rumors or reports are suggesting that Andy Reid will retire from the Chiefs, but Bucky Brooks stated that if it were to happen soon, Eric Bieniemy would be the best option for the franchise.
Whether or not Eric Beiniemy is the best playcaller or tactician, doesn’t matter.”…”His presence provided something within that locker room that was lacking, in terms of accountability, discipline, & detail. Also, the elusive thing that’s gotten away from him is a head coaching job. His best opportunity to probably land a head coaching job would be from within in Kansas City because there’d be enough people that could advocate for him i.e. Patrick Mahomes. If & when Andy Reid walks away, Eric’s better served to get that job than any other.
Brooks said.
Andy Reid’s numbers with the Kansas City Chiefs
Andy Reid is not as old as he appears. He is 67 years old, and during his tenure with the Chiefs, he has established the team as the best of the past decade and a half.
- 3 Super Bowl rings: LIV, LVII, LVIII
- 149-64 regular-season record
- 16-7 postseason record
- 165 total victories
- 9 consecutive AFC West titles
- 5 Super Bowl appearances: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bieniemy is back in Kansas City and is beloved among the players, especially by Mahomes and Travis Kelce. About him, the tight end, who has not yet defined his future, said the following about the offensive coordinator:
I can’t wait to see him back in the building, man.”…”He’s one of my favorite coaches of all time, one of my favorite people of all time. I’ve had so many unbelievable growing moments under him as a player, as a person, and I just love the guy. It’s gonna be awesome to see him back in the building and see him back wearing the Chiefs logo, baby.
It may be many years before Reid decides to retire. Until that moment arrives, Bieniemy will continue learning and positioning himself as a likely successor within the organization.
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