The Washington Commanders surprised many individuals when they selected Dan Quinn, the former defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, as their new head coach. This decision was made instead of hiring Eric Bieniemy, who served as their offensive coordinator during the previous season. Ron Rivera, the team’s previous head coach, was fired after a disappointing 4-13 record this season. As a result, Bieniemy currently finds himself without a job. Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback, finds this situation “puzzling,” and Dez Bryant, a former star wide receiver for the Cowboys, expressed his agreement on Twitter by stating, “Crazy.”
Before this season, Bieniemy held the position of offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Under his leadership, the Chiefs consistently boasted one of the league’s most formidable offenses. Furthermore, the team achieved the remarkable feat of winning two Super Bowls during his tenure. Unsurprisingly, this track record made Commanders fans even more eager for Bieniemy to become their head coach.
All head coaching positions in the NFL have now been filled, leaving Bieniemy with the option of accepting an assistant coaching role or sitting out the entire 2024 season. The Commanders, under new ownership, have the opportunity to start afresh and possess the second overall pick in the upcoming draft. This pick will likely be used to select a quarterback. Bieniemy now finds himself among a select group of highly regarded coaching candidates who are currently without a job, including former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and the esteemed Bill Belichick. Perhaps in the future, a coaching vacancy will arise that will be appealing to at least one of these individuals.