His younger son, Eric III, lives with cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, an experience Bieniemy previously noted shaped his perspective on life and coaching.
"The one thing you learn, it ain’t necessarily where you work, but more importantly, who you work with," said Bieniemy.
He reflected positively on his past coaching opportunities while highlighting the unique bond he shares with the Chiefs organization.
"Do not get me wrong: All of those opportunities that I’ve had – great experiences, great organizations – I had the time of my life working for them.
But when you become part of a family that you know from top to bottom, and you’re treated like family, you have a tendency to miss what you were a part of," said Bieniemy.
Bieniemy previously detailed how his younger son's resilience served as a foundational source of strength for the household during a 2020 interview.
"The first five years of his life, we lived in and out of a hospital," said Bieniemy.
He described how his son navigates life without seeking pity despite physical limitations.
"He’s confined to a wheelchair, but he doesn’t ask for any sympathy. Beautiful kid.
He’s the backbone of our family. He’s the energy we feed off of.
But what it also allows you is the sense to not take some of the things that we as people take for granted because our son doesn’t have blessings like others," said Bieniemy.
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The Kansas City Chiefs veterans are scheduled to report to training camp at Missouri Western State University as the team continues its offseason preparations.
