{"id":146419,"date":"2026-01-28T23:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=146419"},"modified":"2026-01-28T23:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:47:01","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8exclusive-eric-bieniemy-discusses-talks-with-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-after-return-to-chiefs-as-oc-could-this-dynamic-trio-take-kansas-citys-offense-to-new-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=146419","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8EXCLUSIVE: Eric Bieniemy Discusses Talks With Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce After Return to Chiefs As OC \u2014 Could This Dynamic Trio Take Kansas City\u2019s Offense to New Heights? Fans are eager to see how Bieniemy\u2019s return will impact the Chiefs&#8217; Super Bowl hopes \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"89\">Eric Bieniemy Talks About Reunion with Mahomes and Kelce After Return to Chiefs as OC<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/travis-kelce-and-eric-bieniemy-embrace.jpg\" alt=\"NFL news: Chiefs' Travis Kelce excited about Eric Bieniemy's reported return  | Fox News\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"586\">The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a lot of uncertainty this offseason, particularly surrounding the future of star tight end Travis Kelce. While rumors swirl about the possibility of Kelce retiring after 13 seasons with the Chiefs, he has yet to make a definitive statement on his plans. However, there\u2019s a glimmer of hope for Chiefs fans as the team has brought back Eric Bieniemy as their offensive coordinator, which could play a pivotal role in Kelce\u2019s decision to return for another season.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"653\">Bieniemy\u2019s Excitement About Reuniting with Mahomes and Kelce<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_653,w_6566,h_3693\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_1440:810,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01kg39f6kfh4zj0wxehh.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Bieniemy Discusses Talks With Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce After  Return to Chiefs As OC\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"1118\">Bieniemy, who served as the Chiefs\u2019 offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2022, was integral to the team\u2019s success during that time, including two Super Bowl victories. Now that he\u2019s back in his former role, both Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes have expressed excitement about reuniting with their trusted coordinator. During his introductory press conference, Bieniemy was asked about his conversations with Mahomes and Kelce since his return to Kansas City.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1483\">While he didn\u2019t dive into football-specific discussions, Bieniemy shared his enthusiasm about reconnecting with the pair. &#8220;I\u2019ve had just a small minimum conversation with both, and they all have been great,&#8221; Bieniemy said. &#8220;More than anything, it\u2019s just the excitement of reuniting&#8230; I\u2019m looking forward to getting back in the grind and chopping wood with them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1530\">Chiefs Fans Hopeful About Kelce\u2019s Return<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1907\">Bieniemy\u2019s mention of &#8220;reuniting&#8221; with Mahomes and Kelce caught the attention of Chiefs fans, fueling speculation that this might be a sign that Kelce will return for at least one more season. Though Bieniemy didn\u2019t drop any hints about Kelce\u2019s plans, his words added to the hope that the Chiefs\u2019 star tight end might choose to continue playing, at least for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1907\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_34,w_4098,h_2305\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_1440:810,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01kfheh04wv3fa2c5cws.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Share Excitement for Chiefs Bringing Back Eric  Bieniemy\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2280\">Bieniemy\u2019s excitement to return to Kansas City with Mahomes and Kelce is a promising sign for the team\u2019s future. It\u2019s clear that Bieniemy is ready to pick up where he left off and work with the dynamic duo that helped lead the Chiefs to their recent successes. For the Chiefs, having the leadership of Bieniemy back could help keep the offensive machine running smoothly.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2309\">What\u2019s Next for Kelce?<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2749\">Kelce\u2019s future still hangs in the balance, but the Chiefs are clearly doing everything they can to entice him to return. This comes just a day after Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt expressed his desire for Kelce to play another season. While the decision ultimately lies with Kelce, Bieniemy\u2019s return adds another layer of stability and familiarity that could make the prospect of returning for another year more appealing to the veteran tight end.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2749\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.whas11.com\/assets\/LOCKEDON\/images\/c1f02ed1-2b8a-4f17-8a80-35fe6be04d62\/20260122T013037\/c1f02ed1-2b8a-4f17-8a80-35fe6be04d62_1140x641.jpg\" alt=\"OFFICIAL: Kansas City Chiefs REUNITE with Eric Bieniemy \u2014 Travis Kelce,  Patrick Mahomes REACT\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"3191\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With the Chiefs gearing up for the 2026 season, all eyes will be on Kelce\u2019s decision. Whether he decides to retire or come back for another season, the Chiefs will undoubtedly be hoping for the latter, especially with Bieniemy back at the helm of their high-powered offense. Time will tell what the future holds for Kelce, but for now, the excitement surrounding Bieniemy\u2019s return offers a glimmer of hope for the Chiefs\u2019 continued success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eric Bieniemy Talks About Reunion with Mahomes and Kelce After Return to Chiefs as OC The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a lot of uncertainty this offseason,&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":146420,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-146419","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\ud83d\udea8EXCLUSIVE: Eric Bieniemy Discusses Talks With Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce After Return to Chiefs As OC \u2014 Could This Dynamic Trio Take Kansas City\u2019s Offense to New Heights? 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