Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, is “doing great” and “on the road to recovery” after she was shot three weeks ago. That amazing news is why Bieniemy is back at Chiefs training camp, meeting with reporters for the first time since the July 26 incident.
Mia’s Incredible Strength Paves the Way
Bieniemy made it clear his wife’s recovery was the main reason he felt he could return. “She’s truly a soldier. She’s a saint and it’s been incredible to watch,” he said. You gotta admire that kind of strength, right? He even admitted he was “driving her and a bunch of my family members crazy in the house,” so she gave him her blessing to get back to work. Talk about a supportive partner!
Back to Business and Familiar Faces
While his wife recovered at home, Bieniemy’s 27-year-old son, Elijah Bieniemy, was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. His lawyer noted in a court filing that Elijah “appears to suffer from significant mental health issues” and “does not appear able to assist in his own defense at the present time.”
Despite the family’s ordeal, Bieniemy stayed connected to the Chiefs’ practices by watching a livestream once the situation at home settled. He stressed the importance of staying “focus and locked in” to keep up with what was going on. Now, he’s back in person, and it feels good for him. “First and foremost, it’s an opportunity to get back in with the guys, to watch them work that way now we can all grow and get to learning each other,” Bieniemy said. This isn’t his first rodeo with Kansas City; he was their OC from 2018-2022, helping them snag Super Bowl LIV and LVII. He knows the drill.
Bieniemy’s return marks his first season back with the Chiefs, and with “a lot of new faces” on the roster, his presence is crucial for continuing the “developmental process.” He sums it up perfectly: “This becomes your family. This is your family away from your family.” With that kind of dedication, you know he’s ready to jump back in and get this team rolling.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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