Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach history
David Girardi
Girardi is the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Girardi's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 25-7-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 4-0 record under Coach Girardi in playoff games. In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 25-22.
Matt Nagy
Nagy was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013-2015, 2022 seasons, a total of four years. Nagy's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 45-20-0, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2013, 2015, 2022) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Nagy in playoff games. In 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 38-35.
Mike Kafka
Kafka was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. Kafka's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 49-15-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2018-2021) and had a 8-3 record under Coach Kafka in playoff games. In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 31-20. In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, lost 9-31.
Jim Zorn
Zorn was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011-2012 seasons, a total of two years. Zorn's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful quarterbacks coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Richard "Dick" Curl
Curl was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Curl's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 6-26-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Terry Shea
Shea was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001-2003, 2005-2006 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Shea in playoff games.
Jason Verduzco
Verduzco was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 season.
Tom Clements
Clements was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2000 season.
Tom Rossley
Rossley was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1999 season.
Mike McCarthy
McCarthy was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1995-1998 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995, 1997) and had a 0-2 record under Coach McCarthy in playoff games.
Paul Hackett
Hackett was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1993-1994) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Hackett in playoff games.
Homer Austin Smith
Smith was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 season. Smith's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 4-11-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Pete McCulley
McCulley was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983-1986 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1986) and had a 0-1 record under Coach McCulley in playoff games.
Kay Dalton
Dalton was the quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Girardi | 2023-2024 | 25-7-0 | 78.1% | 4-0 |
| Matt Nagy | 2013-2015, 2022 | 45-20-0 | 69.2% | 4-2 |
| Mike Kafka | 2018-2021 | 49-15-0 | 76.6% | 8-3 |
| Jim Zorn | 2011-2012 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Richard "Dick" Curl | 2007-2008 | 6-26-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Terry Shea | 2001-2003, 2005-2006 | 46-34-0 | 57.5% | 0-2 |
| Jason Verduzco | 2004 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Tom Clements | 2000 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Tom Rossley | 1999 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Mike McCarthy | 1995-1998 | 42-22-0 | 65.6% | 0-2 |
| Paul Hackett | 1993-1994 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 2-2 |
| Homer Austin Smith | 1987 | 4-11-0 | 26.7% | 0-0 |
| Pete McCulley | 1983-1986 | 30-34-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Kay Dalton | 1980-1982 | 20-21-0 | 48.8% | 0-0 |
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach facts
- Kay Dalton was the first quarterbacks coach in Chiefs history in 1980.
- Terry Shea coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's quarterbacks coach at five seasons.
- David Girardi is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.