{"id":42603,"date":"2026-01-29T23:49:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=42603"},"modified":"2026-01-29T23:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T23:49:20","slug":"chiefs-to-interview-former-coach-after-eric-bieniemy-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=42603","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs To Interview Former Coach After Eric Bieniemy Hire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjEyNTM5Mjk4MDMxOTM3MTUy\/eric-bieniemy-hired-running-backs-coach-chiefs-ben-johnson-coaching-staff.jpg?arena_f_auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">There\u2019s a lot of excitement surrounding new\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. The Chiefs decided to bring Bieniemy back after three seasons away from the team. The 56-year-old comes in as the replacement for Matt Nagy, who is pursuing a head coaching role elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Bieniemy spoke to the media for the first time on Wednesday, expressing his delight at rejoining the team. He shared his excitement about working with\u00a0Travis Kelce\u00a0and\u00a0Patrick Mahomes, and revealed that a phone call from Andy Reid\u00a0convinced him to return\u00a0to Kansas City.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Bieniemy and the Chiefs are now busy forming his offensive coaching staff. Reports emerged on Thursday that they are looking to reunite with another former coach.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjEyNTM5Mjk4MDMxODcxNDk3\/eric-bieniemy-hired-running-backs-coach-chiefs-ben-johnson-coaching-staff-1.jpg?arena_f_auto\" alt=\"Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy reacts during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Deland McCullough is currently the running backs coach for the\u00a0Las Vegas Raiders. He joined the team for the 2025 season following stints with the Indiana Hoosiers and the\u00a0Notre Dame\u00a0Fighting Irish in college.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">However, before McCullough coached in the NCAA, he was the Chiefs\u2019 RB coach for three seasons. He worked under Bieniemy, who at that time was the Chiefs\u2019 OC.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">Bieniemy could soon reunite with McCullough. According to a report by ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter, the Chiefs are looking to poach McCullough from the Raiders.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">\u201cChiefs requested to interview Raiders RB coach Deland McCullough for their running back position. McCullough was with the Chiefs from 2018-20,\u201d\u00a0Schefter posted on X.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">It is important to note, however, that this would be a lateral move for McCullough and not a promotion. As such, the Raiders are in a position to block the interview.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">This latest development follows the Chiefs\u2019 decision to\u00a0hire two new assistant coaches. C.J. 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