{"id":42970,"date":"2026-02-05T23:49:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T23:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=42970"},"modified":"2026-02-05T23:49:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T23:49:21","slug":"chiefs-rg-trey-smith-says-what-needs-to-be-said-about-kansas-city-hiring-back-offensive-coordinator-eric-bieniemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=42970","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs RG Trey Smith says what needs to be said about Kansas City hiring back offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/atozsports.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/Mzk6MDAwMDAwMDAwNDAwNDYw\/usatsi_26905931.jpg?arena_f_auto\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0have made notable changes this offseason, adjusting their coaching staff and hiring a new offensive coordinator. While Eric Bieniemy is not new to the organization, his return brings a familiar presence to this dynasty.<\/p>\n<p>If head coach Andy Reid is still running the show, what difference does it make if Nagy or Bieniemy is OC? Bieniemy brings a much-needed different coaching style, with intensity and accountability. Hearing a player not named Patrick Mahomes discuss Bieniemy\u2019s impact was refreshing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"trey-smith-talks-about-eric-bieniemy-s-hire-at-radio-row\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-m-font-size\">Trey Smith talks about Eric Bieniemy\u2019s hire at Radio Row<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">\u201cWhen I think of EB, I think about the first day at training camp,\u201d right guard Trey Smith said on 810 Radio. \u201cDeep humidity in the morning, just doing drills. He was just barking, getting after guys. For me, it\u2019s more like EB\u2019s mindset and mentality. At the end of the day, we\u2019re presenting ourselves as the aggressors. This is business. That\u2019s what\u2019s super exciting about him. He brings who he was as a player. Very detail-oriented as well. I\u2019m just really excited to have him back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou\u2019ve got to understand he\u2019s doing that with a purpose. He wants to see you be great. He knows potential, trying to get the best out of you. If it feels like you\u2019re falling short of your potential in an area that can be improved, he\u2019s going to let you know. I\u2019d rather be held accountable in those situations than just my coach not tell me a freaking thing. Yeah, so it\u2019s hard coaching. I love his intensity. It is one of the most unique traits. At the end of the day, you just have to understand he\u2019s doing that because he wants to see you succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Chiefs<\/a> OL Trey Smith talks about his thoughts on the hiring of OC Eric Bieniemy \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>Live from The Zone with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/J810Anderson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@J810Anderson<\/a> on Radio Row! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CGWsit5U9g\">pic.twitter.com\/CGWsit5U9g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sports Radio 810 WHB (@SportsRadio810) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SportsRadio810\/status\/2019121459214647737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\" data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\">The Chiefs needed Bieniemy\u2019s strong voice. This isn\u2019t saying Nagy did poorly; rather, the team required a different approach. Players often give more when coaches push them out of their comfort zone. From an offensive perspective, stats aren\u2019t a fair end-all measure, since the rosters changed\u2014Nagy had an older Kelce, while Bieniemy\u2019s stint featured Tyreek Hill. Still, returning Bieniemy could lead to improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Since Nagy became the Chiefs\u2019 OC in 2023 after his Bears tenure, the offense\u2019s output has dropped: from 29 points per game in 2022, to 21 in 2023, 22 in 2024, and 21 last season.\u00a0Before Nagy, Kansas City averaged at least 28 points per game throughout the Mahomes era, peaking at 35 in one season. Nagy is associated with\u00a0recent offensive declines, despite personnel changes. Under Bieniemy, the offense thrived.<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs obviously see an advantage in bringing back Bieniemy, rather than re-signing Nagy. Reid and GM Brett Veach have won three Super Bowls together. Maybe we should trust what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0have made notable changes this offseason, adjusting their coaching staff and hiring a new offensive coordinator. 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