Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes says Eric Bieniemy's coaching style ‘made me a better player’

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Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s coaching style made headlines this week when head coach Ron Rivera told reporters some Commanders players were "a little concerned" about Bieniemy's intensity level. 

Bieniemy’s former players in Kansas City quickly came to his defense, with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill saying his former coordinator made him better. 

Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy of the Washington Commanders reacts during training camp at OrthoVirginia Training Center July 28, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

"Man there is no other coach that has your back like EB !! Take that coaching and get better we all been through … it’s tough but I promise you it will make you better," Hill posted to X.

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes echoed Hill’s thoughts Friday, telling reporters that his time working with Bieniemy made him a better player. 

"I saw EB say it perfect. EB is going to be harsh on you, he’s going to really try to get the best out of you every single day," Mahomes said. "He’s going to hold you accountable even when you don’t want to hold yourself accountable. And it made me a better player. 

"I think what he said that was the biggest thing is he’s your No. 1 supporter though. He will go to war with you just like any other guy on your team. And you gotta know that. And you gotta know when he's talking to you on the football field, he’s trying to get the best out of you. He’s not trying to put you down. He’s trying to push you to