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Steelers should make this bold staff change

By Aaron Becker | Last updated Feb 15, 2023 10:41 AM ET

Every head-coaching vacancy has officially been filled in the NFL, and although the Steelers coaching staff seems set for the 2023 season, they should make one more last-minute change.

Chiefs' offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has somehow been passed up on once again and Pittsburgh should go get him.

The Steelers should try and hire Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator. Tomlin needs to explain to Art that Bieniemy wasn't available when the decision to keep Canada was made. Hiring Bieniemy would be a gamechanger.
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) February 14, 2023

The #Steelers should walk back their stance on Matt Canada and replace him with Eric Bienemy.

It’s been reported Bienemy wants to run his own offense.

Here’s his chance to have 100% control (or at least the biggest slice of pie)
— Mike Nicastro (@MikedUpSports1) February 14, 2023

Bieniemy helped lead Kansas City to its second Super Bowl win in four years with an offense that ranked as the best in the league in total yards per game (413.6) and points per game (29.2) this season.

He has been with the Chiefs since 2013, serving as their offensive coordinator since 2018. But he seems to be looking for a new opportunity to showcase his coaching ability out from under head coach Andy Reid's shadow.

The Steelers could be a great fit for Bieniemy. They have a young and talented offense, and he can take second-year QB Kenny Pickett to the next level.

Mike Tomlin is also a defensive-minded head coach. So Bieniemy could have full control of the offense to showcase why he should be a future head coach in the NFL.

The move could be controversial as Pittsburgh already committed to Matt Canada as its offensive coordinator for next season. However, Bieniemy could take the Steelers offense to new heights after ranking as one of the worst units in 2022.

Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker is a Pittsburgh-based sports journalist, primarily covering the NFL and college football. He previously worked for the Kansas City Chiefs (2021-22), Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-21) and University of Pittsburgh (2018-19). Becker has a B

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