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The backdrop to Bieniemy's struggles is the ongoing conversation about race in the NFL. Throughout the past few years, there have been claims that he faced difficulties securing head coaching roles because of systemic racism pervading the hiring processes of NFL teams. Despite his successes in Kansas City, which included multiple playoff appearances and a Super Bowl victory, he still encountered a brick wall when seeking advancement. Advocates for Bieniemy point to a perceived double standard where white coaches with similar or lesser achievements have landed lucrative head coaching positions.