Chiefs finally get their most important offseason addition back in the building

The Kansas City Chiefs went from having one of the most explosive offenses in the league to being a defensively-led team. Patrick Mahomes still made magic happen every now and then, but Matt Nagy's offense often left plenty to be desired.

It's not much of a coincidence to see that the offensive regression started as soon as Eric Bieniemy left the building after the 2022 season. Often tabbed as a potential head-coaching candidate, he was also trapped behind Andy Reid's play-calling shadow.

That's why bringing Bieniemy back was such a huge — and necessary — win for the Chiefs. That's also why watching him back on the field after dealing with such a tough situation was a massive emotional boost for this team, which could use one, weeks into hot and muggy St. Joseph, Missouri.

The Chiefs needed Eric Bieniemy's no-BS coaching style back at training camp

Coach Bieniemy's family has been through a lot the last couple of weeks, and while we won't get into the details of the situation that is already widely known and has been said across mediums, the mere fact that he's back with the team speaks volumes about his professionalism and the type of person Bieniemy is. No one would've blamed him if he wanted to take the year off and support his wife, Mia.

With Beiniemy at the helm, the Chiefs led the league with 30.1 points per game from 2018 to 2022. After he left, that number dropped to a much more mortal 21.9 points per game, good for just 19th in the NFL.

The Chiefs need to take pressure off Mahomes' shoulders. Establishing the run will be the best way to do that, and Bieniemy is one of the most underrated running game gurus in the game. Just last season, he helped the Chicago Bears put up the third-most rushing yards in the league despite having D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai as his top half-backs.

One can only wonder what he can bring out with a star of Kenneth Walker III's caliber. Of course, it takes a collective effort, and Bieniemy will have to shake off the dust of some outdated run-blocking schemes and whatnot, but he's the right guy to bring out the best in the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

The Chiefs haven't had a 1,000-yard rusher since rookie Kareem Hunt in 2017. You may have guessed, but Eric Bieniemy worked closely with him during that season. The now-56-year-old coach doesn't get enough credit for his impact on the offense; numbers simply don't lie.

This team, the players, and the fan base will stick with him during these dark times; he's earned that much and then some. But as tough as things might be right now, having Eric Bieniemy back with the Chiefs players and the coaching staff is truly a blessing.

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