# Will Andy Reid's scheme change with Eric Bieniemy back as OC in 2026?

Great question! Here's what the wiki says about Bieniemy's return and what it means for the Chiefs' scheme.

**Short answer: The core scheme won't overhaul — but the Chiefs are clearly looking for a refresh.**

Bieniemy was KC's OC from 2018–2022, the peak of the Mahomes/Reid era (three Super Bowl trips, two wins), so he's deeply familiar with the system. He runs **West Coast/Reid-style passing concepts with heavy pre-snap motion and condensed formations** (from the Eric Bieniemy OC page). His familiarity with Mahomes and Kelce should make for a quick transition.

**What's different this time?** The Andy Reid page notes that after a 2025 season where Reid "struggled to find the right formula," the front office made a deliberate bet on Bieniemy — along with RB and WR coaching changes — which "signals need for tactical adjustments." At 68, there are questions about whether Reid can refresh the scheme with more under-center run game usage and clever design to create easy yardage.

So don't expect a new offense. Expect the same foundational system, but with Bieniemy's voice back in the room to inject new wrinkles — especially in the run game and pre-snap motion packages — to get the offense back to its elite form.

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Answered 2026-06-07 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/will-andy-reids-scheme-change-with-eric-bieniemy-back-as-oc-in-2026