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Eric Bieniemy Could Be NFL's Hottest Coaching Candidate Next Year

Don't sleep on Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy as the next successful head coach from Andy Reid's coaching tree.

The breadth of Reid's reach is impressive, as six former assistants are currently head coaches.

Reid explained the following to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, reflecting on his time under Mike Holmgren from 1995 to 1996:

"There are things where you say, 'Well, if I ever have my chance to do this … And who knows if I'm ever gonna have the chance, I'm the tight ends coach!' But it's like, 'Oh man, I love this,' or 'I could do this.