The Washington Commanders began the search for its next head coach in earnest.
Eric Bieniemy, the Commanders assistant head coach and offensive coordinator last season, met with the braintrust of owner Josh Harris and recently hired general manager Adam Peters last week, according to Josina Anderson. It was the team’s first completed interview, so far.
It is the only known meeting that Bieniemy has participated in this cycle, and the 17th time he’s interviewed for a head coaching gig since 2019. However, it’s his first time doing so after being the offensive player for a team and as an in-house candidate.
The other 16 times he interviewed, he did so as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, and head coach Andy Reid calls the plays for the Chiefs.
Anderson reported that Bieniemy’s presentation was “detailed,” while NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk reported that, “Bieniemy is believed to be a viable candidate for the Commanders job and his interview was not simply a courtesy because he was a member of [former head coach Ron] Rivera’s final staff.”
Washington Commanders assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy reportedly interviewed for the team’s opening at head coach two weeks ago. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Since officially being introduced as the Commanders new GM, Peters hasn’t tipped his hand on any candidate or the specifics of what he and the front office are looking for in Washington’s next era.
He did provide a general outline for what he deems important in the Commanders’ next head coach during his press conference, however.
“We’re looking for the best leader for this team, for the Washington Commanders,” Peters said. “We have set criteria that we’re going to have it be aligned in that vision.”
As of right now, Washington has requested interviews with Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald, Ravens assistant head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Detroit Lions…
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Publish date : 2024-01-21 22:44:24
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