Back to the NFL Newsfeed

Some Commanders players 'concerned' by Eric Bieniemy's intensity, Ron Rivera says

Eric Bieniemy's level of intensity has some Washington Commanders players "a little concerned," according to head coach Ron Rivera.

Rivera told reporters Tuesday that some players have approached him to discuss their issues with Bieniemy, who is entering his first season as Washington's offensive coordinator after a successful five-year stint in the same role with the Kansas City Chiefs.

When asked whether players feel Bieniemy's style has been too intense during training camp, Rivera said: "They were just a little concerned."

Rivera said he also told those players to "just go talk to [Bieniemy]" and to try to "understand what he's trying to get across to you.