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Eric Bieniemy on Leaving Chiefs for Commanders: 'Comfort Is the Enemy of Progress'

New Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy explained his surprise decision to leave the Kansas City Chiefs after helping the team win its second Super Bowl in four years.

"It's been 10 years," Bieniemy told reporters Thursday. "I was blessed to have that opportunity...but one thing in this profession that you learn is that comfort is the enemy of progress."

Bieniemy spent the past five years as the Chiefs offensive coordinator after serving as the running backs coach for the previous five years. He will now join the Commanders as the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach under Ron Rivera.