“Comfort Is the Enemy of Progress”: Eric Bieniemy’s Powerful Address May Signify a Tectonic Shift Within the Washington Commanders

Eric Bieniemy shook the NFL world with his move from the Chiefs. After playing a key role in the establishment of the closest thing the game currently has to a dynasty, the former Kansas City offensive coordinator has moved to the Washington Commanders. Unsurprisingly, fans were taken aback and disappointed by his decision. Why would someone choose to leave a dominant franchise at its peak?

The Commanders are likely not on top of any job-seeking coach’s list in their present state. Given the uncertainty of their ownership and the unsettled matter of their QB succession, many gaps require filling. But Bieniemy is more than willing to make his contribution to laying a firm foundation within the franchise. Putting to rest the incessant speculation of his supposed ulterior motives, Bieniemy declared his stance with a powerful message. Here’s what he had to say.

Eric Bieniemy stirred renewed hope

After a long and successful tenure with the Chiefs, many in the NFL world assumed that Eric Bieniemy was gunning for a stint as an NFL head coach. Keeping that assumption in mind, his move to the Commanders made sense. But the OC squashed those rumors and stated that he was content with the role. However, one obvious question is plaguing the NFL world’s mind. Franchises would give an arm and leg to have Bieniemy on board. Then why choose the Washington Commanders?

The OC’s response to that question was quite cinematic. He said, “Why not Washington? Look at all the talent, look at the players that they have. Look at the guys they have on defense.” But Bieniemy didn’t stop at that.

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His invigorating monologue entailed some powerful phrases that may linger for a while. He added, “One thing in this profession you learn, comfort is the enemy of progress.” Every word in his goosebump-inducing motivational message was laced with conviction. Here’s how fans reacted to Bieniemy’s statements.

Bieniemy’s ‘Why not Washington?’ may be Commanders fans’ new favorite phrase

The resounding motivation with which Eric Bieniemy spoke left the NFL world in awe and they perhaps resurrected hope in Commanders fans.

One inspired fan said, “WHY NOT WASHINGTON?! Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa coach. This clip got me ready to suit upppppp”

Another user thoughtfully stated, “He doesn’t sound like a guy who doesn’t interview well….. sounds like head coaching material to me”

One fan predicted, “I see him being our HC within 2 years”

Another user screamed in all capitals, “I love that response WHY NOT WASHINGTON ???AND HE DIDNT EVEN FLINCH I FEEL SOMETHING GREAT ABOUT TO HAPPEN FOR US AMD IM EXCITED!!!❤️❤️❤️”

Other pumped-up users demanded, “I’m excited too coach, keep that energy!!!,” “Dude just got me hyped and the season 7 months away”

Franchises have been burned by the outcome of premature hype of new hires, both on the playing and coaching fronts. Commanders fans will want to be wary of not jinxing the promise of what Bieniemy is bringing to the table, but his words may have incited a burning fire. With seven months to go, the process of fine-tuning will begin in Washington. Judging by his ardent words alone, if the NFL world is betting on someone who could turn things around for the Commanders, its money would undoubtedly be on Eric Bieniemy.

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