Like Pederson and Nagy, Bieniemy doesnt call plays on game days but is otherwise heavily involved in offensive game planning and working with quarterback Patrick Mahomes throughout the week. In his first year as offensive coordinator, Bieniemy oversaw one of the most prolific offenses in Chiefs history as the club finished 12-4, earned its third-consecutive AFC West Championship and a No.1 seed in the playoffs en route to hosting the first AFC Championship Game . Bieniemys current contract is set to expire soon. Kelce became the fastest TE to reach 500 career receptions in NFL history and became the first TE in NFL history to record back-to-back 1,200 receiving yards seasons. His time as a player was fraught with a number of legal incidents, including a bar fight as a college player allegedly instigated when someone called him a racial slur. While. FollowColts Wire on Twitter 2001). Yes, McDaniels just got hired by the Raiders, but that is after making the playoffs this past season with Mac Jones as his quarterback. [5], Bieniemy returned to Colorado to complete his degree and was the running backs coach for the Buffaloes from 2001 to 2002 and was UCLA running back coach from 2003 to 2005, as well as the team's recruiting coordinator in 2005. [citation needed], Bieniemy played from 1991 through 1999, and finished his career with 1,589 yards rushing, 1,223 yards receiving, 276 yards returning punts, 1,621 yards on kickoff returns, and 12 touchdowns (11 rushing and one kickoff return) while playing for the San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles. He wont be without competition for the job. [2], Bieniemy was heavily recruited out of high school and chose to attend the University of Colorado Boulder. As a head coach, he went 34-31, with a 0-2 record in the postseason. As always, thank you for your loyal support and for your love of the Horseshoe. Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is reportedly becoming a more and more popular name . During Bieniemys time there under head coach John Embree, Colorado struggled in every way, winning just four games total over those two seasons. Bieniemy wound up being a second-round pick in the 1991 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers, where he played for four seasons (1991-1994). Bieniemy has been the offensive coordinator for the Chiefs for the last five seasons after being promoted from running backs coach in 2018 -- coincidentally to replace Nagy. That buzz is derived from the fact that the Chiefs boast one of the leagues most efficient offenses in the NFL despite trading away a future Hall of Fame receiver in Tyreek Hill during the offseason. The Colts on Thursday completed an interview for the team's head coach position with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. For most NFL head coaches, that unproven salary is about $4 million. On April 17, 1991, Bieniemy failed to appear in court on charges relating to the March 21 incident. Eric Bieniemy is ready to be a head coach. Others have mentioned his troubled past, though it has been a very long time since some of his incidents. [3] Bieniemy is Colorado's all-time leader in rushing (3,940 yards), all-purpose yards (4,351), and touchdowns (42). The only arrest that occurred while he was a coach was the final one, for driving under the influence back in 2001 while with the Buffaloes as a running backs coach. Bieniemys lack of leverage might lower that number, but it wont be substantial. You can followalong for the latest updates regarding the head coaching search with our tracker. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. TE Travis Kelce set an NFL record for a tight end with 1,416 receiving yards, extending his NFL record to five-straight seasons with at least 1,000 yards receiving. They both arrived in Kansas City in 2013 and were there together for four seasons until Ballard left for the Colts in 2017. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Peterson made the Pro Bowl all four years Bieniemy was there and earned first-team All-Pro recognition twice. Colts owner Jim Irsay broke the news via his official Twitter account. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Titans have submitted interview requests with both Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy and QB coach / Senior Offensive Assistant Matt Nagy for their vacant offensive coordinator job. The 2020 Kansas City Chiefs offense led the NFL in multiple categories including, net passing yards per game (303.4), yards per game (415.8), first downs (397), yards after the catch (2,254) and plays of at least 20 yards (79) en route to the club's fifth-straight AFC West title and second-straight Super Bowl appearance. Its not his fault that Kansas Citys front office has done a great job of drafting well and bringing in the right players to help this team reach the AFC Championship four years in a row. Please check your email for a confirmation. But if there is any truth to this theory, then maybe Bieniemys best chance at becoming a head coach would be to explore other options and take an offensive coordinator position elsewhere to prove he can help guide another team to the postseason. Its crazy that Bieniemy has gone four years without becoming a head coach. He is the only offensive coordinator that soon-to-be two-time-MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes has ever known as a starter. [8] The Chiefs scored the third-most points in a season in NFL history with 565. Through four previous league hiring cycles, Bieniemy has been interviewed 15 times by 14 teams twice by the Jets without success. In 2013 under Bieniemy, Charles led the NFL in touchdowns (19) and first downs (104) and ranked second in yards from scrimmage (1,980 yards). Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. During this time, Bieniemy was the running backs coach, and Ballard was the director of player personnel (2013-2014) and the director of football operations (2015-2016). More concretely, the Boulder District Attorney accused the University of using illegal drugs, prostitution, and providing alcohol to minors in their recruitment efforts. [11] He pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and fighting in public, and was sentenced to community service. Bieniemys case may be helped by the familiarity with Colts general manager Chris Ballard, who worked in the Chiefs scouting and personnel department from 2013-17. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports. This is the first known interview for the Chiefs offensive coordinator this hiring cycle. Peterson set a then-Vikings record with 1,760 yards in 2008, earning the Bert Bell Award as the Pro Football Player of the Year. Keep in mind, this is just a theory. The Indianapolis Colts completed an interview for their head coach vacancy with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, owner Jim Irsay announced Thursday night. [14] Bieniemy was instructed to do 40 hours of community service and attend an eight-hour firefighting training session. Hes the third candidate to interview with Indy so far alongside Broncos DC Ejiro Evero and Colts ST coordinator Bubba Ventrone. Continue Reading Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for . It's also possible the Chiefs could block Bieniemy from interviewing for said lateral move. In 2020, Bieniemy was offered the head coach position at Colorado but declined.[8]. Teams moving from a defensive head coach to an offensive one might be interested in Bieniemy, as could a team hoping to draft and develop a quarterback. She told police ,"[13] that Bieniemy and his friends took off their pants and began urinating nearby. When McDaniels was hired to be the coach of the Broncos in 2009, those talented players on offense in New England did not come in a package deal with him to Denver. Posted on December 13, 2021 by December 13, 2021. Oops. 0:06. Under Bieniemy, the 2019 Super Bowl Champion Chiefs offense finished in the top 10 in total yards per game (379.2), pass yards per game (281.1), yards per play (6.22) and total points scored (28.2). When Colorado contacted him about their open head coaching job in 2020, he turned them down. [4] His nephew, Jamal, plays basketball at UTEP. Eric Bieniemy is the man in charge of cultivating the Kansas City . Bieniemy, 53, has been considered for head coaching positions over the last five offseasons, but no team has chosen to hire him. Hill became the fastest wide receiver in Chiefs history to record 4,000 career receiving yards, tallying 4,054 receiving yards in 58 games. Bieniemys case to be hired in Indianapolis may be aided by familiarity with Colts GM Chris Ballard, who spent several years in the Kansas City front office as John Dorseys right hand. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Bieniemy has been the offensive coordinator for the Chiefs for the last five seasons after being promoted from running backs coach in 2018 -- coincidentally to replace Nagy. The Jaguars safety made Chiefs fans angry during the regular-season meeting in November. What are the Colts' options with QB Matt Ryan? Bieniemy with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021, "Colorado's Bieniemy Puts Problems in Past", "Ten of the Best Chris Berman Football Nicknames", "Football: Bieniemy to likely face questioning". McGhee said the dispute arose after Bieniemy alleged that he had been called a "little n*gger" by a bar patron. Bieniemy is no stranger to being asked about his past head coaching interviews. For a second straight offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator has interviewed for head-coaching positions and been denied. These might be part of the reason why Bieniemy has not received many opportunities after initial interviews and seems capped as an offensive coordinator. The Colts fired Frank Reich midseason, turning the reins to former center Jeff Saturday. Bieniemy reportedly has had mixed success as an interviewer, and that could be a reason he hasnt seen much in the way of success in seeking a head coaching job. Some believe Bieniemy does not do well in job interviews. Glenn has spent the last two seasons with the Lions after serving as the New Orleans Saints' secondary coach from 2016-2020. According to ESPN, the Titans have requested permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and senior assistant/quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy for their open offensive coordinator job. Eric Bieniemy Was a Gifted but Troubled Player, Bieniemy Was at the Center of a Coaching Scandal, Eric Bieniemy Expected To Make $4 Million, 25 Assistants Who Could Land Head Coaching Jobs, heavily involved in the overall recruiting process, Bieniemy reportedly has had mixed success as an interviewer, Arizona Cardinals Offseason Preview 2023: Free Agents, Cut Candidates, and Team Needs, Tennessee Titans Offseason Preview 2023: Free Agents, Cut Candidates, and Team Needs. He allegedly shoved the firefighter while he was engaged in his duties to put out the fire. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Kansas City area sports - only $1 a month. More a casual setting. He enjoyed a nine-year pro career with three teams: San Diego (1991-94), Cincinnati (1995-98) and Philadelphia (1999), where he played for Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid. https://bit.ly. In 2018, Reid promoted Bieniemy to offensive coordinator to succeed Matt Nagy who had been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Bieniemy was never named as responsible for any of the problems that erupted at Colorado while he was there, and that may have been a reason he was a quick riser as a coaching assistant. In 2021, Bieniemy continued to lead the Kansas City Chiefs offense to finish in the top five in multiple NFL categories including, third down conversion percentage (1st; 52.2), fourth down conversion percentage (T-1st; 66.7), first downs (1st; 419), yards per game (3rd; 396.8), yards after catch (1st; 2,494), offensive touchdowns (5th; 53) and points per game (4th; 28.2) en route to the team's sixth-straight AFC West title.QB Patrick Mahomes continued to add to his NFL resume, adding 4,839 passing yards on 436 completions and 37 touchdowns. The Colts on Thursday completed an interview for the team's head coach position with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Bieniemy ended up buried on the depth chart behind Pro Bowler Marion Butts and two backups for most of his career in San Diego but was able to sign a contract in free agency with the Cincinnati Bengals, working as part of an RB committee. Nevertheless, Andy Reid tapped Bieniemy to be his running backs coach when putting together his first staff at Kansas City in 2013. Despite the Kansas City Chiefs offense ranking sixth or higher in total offense, passing, and points scored each of the last four seasons, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has yet to be hired as a head coach in the NFL. 2 min read. Eric Bieniemy: "We gotta pick up the pieces and move on." | Press Conference 12/8 Kansas City Chiefs 278K subscribers Subscribe 125 Share 4.3K views 3 weeks ago OC Eric Bieniemy speaks to. They also have interviews scheduled with Rams DC Raheem Morris, Eagles OC Shane Steichen and Lions OC Ben Johnson. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. I thought that was a good thing for Eric. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the second round, 39th overall, of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was recognized as a consensus All-American. If he is not offered a head coaching job this go-around, a lateral move could be available for him should he want it. Bringing in someone who has experience working with elite running backs like Jonathan Taylor and has spent significant time coaching up Mahomes could do wonders for the next quarterback that comes into the building, likely a draft pick. That was enough for the San Diego Chargers to select him early in the second round in 1991, the third RB selected in the draft. He told Jarrett Bell at USA Today that he doesnt think anything in his past has been an issue but that he does believe it has helped him grow. https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/12/indianapolis-colts-news-eric-bieniemy-head-coach-interview-search-complete/, 5 Colts who could have bigger roles in 2023. 1 ranking in yards per game (413.6) and points per game (29.2) in 2022. It is likely that teams fear Bieniemy might not live up to the hype because whichever of the 31 other teams he takes over for, he wont have even close to the same amount of success since his elite trio wont come with him. Charles became the all-time leading rusher in franchise history and finished his Chiefs career with 7,260 career rushing yards. Additionally, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became the second quarterback in NFL history, along with Peyton Manning, to throw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in a season. The Tennessee Titans are in the market for an offensive coordinator after firing Todd Downing last week. Eric M. Bieniemy Jr. (born August 15, 1969) is an American football coach and former running back who is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. In late December, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was asked what may tip the scale for Bieniemy this offseason. Bieniemy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sign up for the Colts Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [11] He also received discipline from head coach Bill McCartney. Over the full five-year span, no one has scored more than the Chiefs. section: | slug: titans-request-interviews-with-chiefs-eric-bieniemy-and-matt-nagy-for-offensive-coordinator-job-per-report | sport: football | route: article_single.us | Eric Bieniemy is an on-paper lock to be a top-tier head coach candidate, but something has held him back these past few years, and it could be his past. It makes sense that they would want to interview the offensive coordinator of the most explosive offense in the NFL, though. His final year with the Chargers, he played in Super Bowl XXIX. In his first two seasons coaching the position, CU ranked in the top-10 in rushing. Copyright 2019-2023. Bieniemy joined head coach Andy Reid's staff in Kansas City in 2013 as running backs coach, and held that role until he was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2018. What are the Colts' options with QB Matt Ryan? And yet, Bieniemy, once considered a hot candidate to be a head coach, isnt generally considered a top head coaching candidate these days. https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/13/kansas-city-chiefs-eric-bieniemy-indianapolis-colts-head-coach-interview/, completed an interview with the Indianapolis Colts, hiring Jeff Saturday as interim head coach, interviewed with over a dozen different teams, spent several years in the Kansas City front office as John Dorseys right hand, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Though the news of the scandal didnt hit until he was a few years into his next stop at UCLA as both a running backs coach and recruiting coordinator the incidents described overlap with his time there. As a junior, he was named to CU's prestigious 25-member "All-Century Football Team," the only active player at the time to be selected to the group honoring the first 100 years of Colorado Buffalo football. In October 1990, Bieniemy's license was suspended for a year after another traffic violation. Ventrone has been the Colts' special teams coordinator since 2018. After proving their worth, head coaches can increase that salary significantly, often seeing opportunities to double or triple their yearly totals after some successful seasons. Mahomes was named the NFL MVP as he passed for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns in just his first season as a starting quarterback. Even though teams like the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins, just to name a few, have fired multiple head coaches during the last four years, they still wont hire Bieniemy. [12] Bieniemy received an eight-month suspended sentence[13] and was suspended for one game. But if Bieniemy wants to be a head coach, he deserves to do what he feels he needs to do to prove that he deserves a shot as a head coach in the NFL. Eric Bieniemy has yet to be hired as a head coach. Reid was familiar with Bieniemy as Reid had coached him on the Philadelphia Eagles. While Bieniemy is certainly an intriguing candidate this one is a bit surprising considering there was no report that the Colts had interest in conducting an interview. For over 400 days, WWE Superstar Mandy Rose held the NXT Women's Championship title in a run that could be described as nothing short of epic. Prior to being hired by the Chiefs, Bieniemy was the University of Colorado's offensive coordinator (2011-2012), the Minnesota Vikings' running backs coach (2006-2009) and assistant head coach/running backs (2010), UCLA's running backs coach (2003-2005) and the Colorado's running backs coach (2001-2002). In 2014, Charles recorded 1,000 yards for the fifth time in his career. He lettered in football and track and field at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California, earning second-team All-America honors in football as a senior when he rushed for 2,002 yards and 30 touchdowns. The head coaching search will be led by general manager Chris Ballard, butthe decision ultimately resideswith owner Jim Irsay. [6], Following UCLA's 2005 Sun Bowl victory, Bieniemy accepted a position as running backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Indianapolis Colts completed an interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head coach vacancy Thursday, Jan. 12. eric bieniemy thighs. A coaching point it has been so far overlooked for top jobs a busy,. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! In 142 career games, Bieniemy recorded 387 carries for 1,589 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. 1:00. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Bieniemy's case may be helped by the familiarity with Colts general manager Chris Ballard, who worked in the Chiefs scouting and personnel department from 2013-17. But that does not mean he should be shunned. He was third in the Heisman voting and is Colorado . 1Illustrious collegiate career. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at It's unclear if either has accepted the interview requests and plans to interview with Tennessee at this time. Steichen guided the Eagles to the NFL's second-highest points per game average in 2022. This is the first known interview for Bieniemy this cycle. The Lions had the NFL's fifth-highest scoring average in 2022 under Johnson. Jones-Drew earned Freshman All-America honors in 2003, rushed for 1,007 yards in 2004 and was a consensus All-America selection as a kick returner in 2005. newsletter, has been considered for head coaching positions over the last five offseasons, first-ever coach and front office accelerator program that took place in May. He was a two-time first-team all Big-Eight performer, in 1988 and 1990, earning the conference's offensive Player of the Year honor as a senior. Kelce ranked second among NFL tight ends with 1,336 receiving yards, and Hill's 1,479 single-season receiving yards ranked first in Chiefs history. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. A member of Bieniemys party, after Bieniemy had left, was also accused of assaulting a different attendant who asked what was going on. He served as the offensive coordinator at Colorado before becoming the running backs coach of the Chiefs. And was no taller than the kitchen 69 % of his career minutes at center, and top-10 in during. [1] He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles. "Chiefs promote Eric Bieniemy to offensive coordinator", "Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Becomes 2nd Ever to Throw 50 TDs and 5,000 Yards in a Season", "Newest Charger on the Run: Colorado Warrant for Bieniemy's Arrest Is Latest Brush with Law", "Colorado tailback suspended for alteraction", "Lawrence Journal-World - Google News Archive Search", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eric_Bieniemy&oldid=1132675624, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 00:57. Bieniemy has been open about his history, and its notable that in the 21 years since his DUI in 2001, there hasnt been another incident. The other is quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy, a former OC. January 18, 2023 2:47 pm CT. Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy addressed media members for the first time since his head coaching interview with the Indianapolis Colts. I appreciated that. While the alleged victim described the incident as not painful, she did describe it as startling. [12], On July 4, 1990, Bieniemy pleaded no contest to interfering with a firefighter who had been performing his duties to extinguish a fire in Bieniemy's mother's garage. He was the nation's second leading rusher with the Buffaloes in 1990 with 1,628 yards, along with 17 touchdowns, and finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting behind BYU's Ty Detmer (the winner) and Notre Dame's Raghib Ismail. Morris was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009-2011, and has been the Rams' defensive coordinator since 2021. In his first year as offensive coordinator, Bieniemy oversaw one of the most prolific offenses in Chiefs history as the club finished 12-4, earned its third-consecutive AFC West Championship and a No.1 seed in the playoffs en route to hosting the first AFC Championship Game in team history. He played nine seasons in the NFL, which included stints with the Cincinnati Bengals (1995-1998) and Philadelphia Eagles (1999). Fans have speculated as to why teams wont hire him. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Pro Football Network, LLC. Bieniemy's name is once again being tossed around this year for 2023 head coaching gigs. On March 21, 1991, Bieniemy was caught speeding and driving with suspended license on I-70 near Rifle, Colorado, going 92mph in a 65mph zone. Fans are almost out of ideas as to why he cant land a head coaching job. He has also had a number of driving violations, ranging from relatively minor driving a defective vehicle to somewhat typical, like speeding, to an alarming DUI in 2001. You'll now receive the top Colts Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Follow Kevin on Twitter (@KevinHickey11), Sign up for the Colts Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. On July 26, 2010, Bieniemy was also named the Vikings' assistant head coach for the offense. Between Reich and Saturday, the Colts were 27th in the league in points per game (17.0), finishing with a 4-12-1 record. He spent his first five years on the Chiefs' staff as a running backs coach. Chris Ballard, now the Colts general manager, worked in the Chiefs front office during Bieniemys first four years in Kansas City. Buy Chiefs Tickets. The first is offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who already interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts for their head coaching position. Bieniemy, who has been the Chiefs' offensive coordinator for the past five seasons, has been a frequent candidate in head coaching searches for several years now, both for his work under. On Thursday night, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy interviewed with the Indianapolis Colts for their vacant head coach position, according to the team. Kansas City has not seen Hardman play in a game since Week 9, but it remains optimistic. Born: New Orleans.Family: Wife - Mia; Sons - Eric III and Elijah. So, I hope he gets an opportunity.. https://bit.ly/2OuOUnBMore Chiefs NF. She reminisced about this time a few weeks In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during a news conference for Sunday's NFL AFC championship football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2018 and has held that role since. A letterwinner from Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, Calif., Bieniemy earned second-team All-America honors in football as a senior when he rushed for 2,002 yards and 30 touchdowns. Kansas City has been top six in scoring all five seasons since then, including No. [12], On September 27, 1993, Bieniemy was arrested in Boulder, Colorado, for allegedly harassing a female parking attendant. The Colts are scheduled to interview a wide range of candidates before making a decision, andyou can keep up with the latest updatesvia our tracker. He might fail without his trio. QB Patrick Mahomes continued to leave his mark in the NFL record book tying Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner's NFL record of 26 games of at least 300 passing yards in a players first four seasons. Both Bieniemy and Ballard arrived in Kansas City in 2013. Eric Bieniemy enters his 10th season with the Kansas City Chiefs and fifth as offensive coordinator in 2022. Bieniemy made the move to the professional ranks after three seasons as the running backs coach at UCLA (2003-05). Steve Wilks has done an excellent job as the interim coach of the Carolina Panthers, especially in providing an environment that has allowed Sam Darnold to finally succeed. Our opponents are set! 5:07 pm ET, NFL head coach and general manager interview tracker, Rams part ways with several assistant coaches, Super Wild Card Weekend overreactions, reality checks, Mahomes on Lawrence's Waffle House trip: 'Baller move', Report: Titans request Eric Bieniemy, Nagy interviews, Prisco's picks: Cowboys stun 49ers, underdogs bite, Breech's picks: Giants, Bengals win shockers, Trey Lance posts cryptic IG message after Titans hire, Cowboys to stick with Maher, reportedly add insurance, Ranking all eight teams left standing in divisional round, Jerry Jones reacts to sked disadvantage vs. 49ers. 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