{"id":21763,"date":"2025-02-02T16:12:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T16:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=21763"},"modified":"2025-02-02T16:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T16:12:35","slug":"good-news-for-chicago-eric-bieniemy-joins-as-running-back-coach-while-jim-dray-returns-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=21763","title":{"rendered":"Good news for Chicago; Eric Bieniemy joins as Running Back Coach, while Jim Dray returns to &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Good news for Chicago; Eric Bieniemy joins as Running Back Coach, while Jim Dray returns to<\/strong> &#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>Good news for the Chicago Bears as they continue to bolster their coaching staff. Eric Bieniemy, a highly respected offensive mind known for his success as an offensive coordinator with the Kansas City Chiefs, has joined the team as the new Running Backs Coach. Bieniemy\u2019s experience in developing high-powered offenses and his ability to maximize the talents of his players makes him a valuable addition to the Bears. His expertise is expected to elevate Chicago\u2019s rushing game, which has seen its ups and downs in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>In another exciting development, Jim Dray is returning to the Bears to oversee the tight ends. Dray, who previously worked with the team, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be key to developing the next generation of tight ends in Chicago. With his guidance, the Bears hope to unlock the full potential of their tight end group, which has shown promise but needs consistent development.<\/p>\n<p>These coaching moves mark a fresh, promising direction for the Bears\u2019 offense. 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