The first look at Forbes in a Commanders’ uniform included one visual confirmation, one positional surprise, and a dynamic reminder as to why Washington sought this cornerback in the first place. “It’s been real interesting to watch the way he handles things.”Īs rookie camp opened, it was also interesting to hear about the new offensive coordinator. “He’s constantly with these coaches and constantly going through little detail things,” Rivera said. That’s a small amount of time on the calendar but it offered Rivera enough opportunities to see the OC lead his staff and Bieniemy’s daily attention to each position group. Rivera wants Bieniemy to share preparation keys to the Chiefs’ success with Washington’s players and staff.īienieny will have been with Washington for more than three months when the first on-field OTA session occurs May 22-24. It’s not enough to have added a coordinator from the NFL’s most successful outfit over the past four years. Rivera said he’d like more touches for the fourth-year running back and is intrigued by how the versatile Gibson fits into “what Eric Bieniemy wants to do with the offense.” He will also have plenty of say in Antonio Gibson’s role next season. Bieniemy influenced the selection of running back Chris Rodriguez in the sixth round. Rivera’s media sessions, a post-practice staple, began beforehand on Friday.Ĭoordinators have sway during the draft process. Certain meetings will occur before putting on helmets, meaning on-field work shifts to mid-afternoon. Washington’s training camp and regular-season practice schedules are also expected to undergo tweaks. That’s hardly sleeping in, but now they start at 7 with Bieniemy. Previously, offensive coaches arrived at the facility for work at 8 a.m. … I think Eric has brought some optimism and you listen to the guys talk about it.” “I think a lot of it has to do with what we’ve done on the offensive side. They’re doing it with a lot of enthusiasm and excitement,” Rivera said.
“We’ve got a lot of guys that are here working, doing things they need to. Before last month’s draft, the coach credited an atypical mood to his new play caller. Washington typically has a strong attendance under Rivera. Veterans returned en masse in mid-April when they could begin working with the coaches. The differences began before the official start of on-field work. “This is a little different this year having Eric Bieniemy out there,” Rivera said. 💰 Concerns w/ the franchise sale? with rookie RB Prep for camp, Beast Mode, backfield fit 🗓️ Commanders' 2023 schedule breakdown w/ Toughest stretch isn't the most important Even though the primary cast of players wasn’t the one going through drills, the energetic Bieniemy set the tone. Control of an offense that languished during Rivera’s three seasons, ending without a winning record.
That’s what head coach Ron Rivera offered the two-time Super Bowl champion coordinator with the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason.
“The center is in the huddle for a reason,” Bieniemy yelled. Bieniemy directed his displeasure at offensive lineman Nolan Laufenberg, one of the few holdovers at practice. Later in the two-plus hour practice/tryout, the coordinator saw confusion from his group during a 7-on-7 drill. “(You) can’t play if (you) don’t know the snap count!” Eric Bieniemy barked after witnessing a glitch in execution. But the voice that punctuated the scene most of all came from the 53-year-old new coordinator tasked with revitalizing the team’s limp offense.
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