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He replaces Mike Nagy, who was introduced
earlier in the day as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears.
"I've known Eric a long time, both as a player and a coach,"
Kansas City head coach Andy Reid said in a statement. "He's done
a phenomenal job with our running backs and has been involved in
every aspect of our offense over the last five years. He's a
great teacher and has earned this opportunity. I know he will do
a good job."
Bieniemy, 48, previously was the Minnesota Vikings' running
backs coach from 2006-10.
It is uncertain whether Bieniemy will call plays next season.
After the Chiefs slumped in midseason, Reid relinquished those
responsibilities to Nagy for the final five regular-season games
and Saturday's AFC wild-card loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Bieniemy called plays from 2011-12 at the University of
Colorado, where he was a star running back before a nine-year
playing career in the NFL.
--Field Level Media
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