Kansas City Chiefs defensive quality control coach history

Alex Whittingham

Whittingham is the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2020 season, a total of four years. Whittingham's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 50-16-0, making him the second-most successful defensive quality control coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2020-2023) and had a 11-2 record under Coach Whittingham in playoff games. 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. 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. 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.

Terry Bradden

Bradden was the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. Bradden's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 38-10-0, making him the most successful defensive quality control coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2018-2020) and had a 6-2 record under Coach Bradden 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.

Jay Valai

Valai was the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2018 season. Valai's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 12-4-0, making him the third-most successful defensive quality control coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Valai in playoff games.

Otis Smith

Smith was the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.

Pat Perles

Perles was the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009 season. Perles' record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive quality control coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.

Daron Roberts

Roberts was the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 season. Roberts' record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive quality control coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.

Mark Hatley

Hatley was the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 season. Hatley's record as the team's defensive quality control coach was 4-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive quality control coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.

Douglas Graber

Graber was the defensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years.


Kansas City Chiefs defensive quality control coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Alex Whittingham 2020-2023 50-16-0 75.8% 11-2
Terry Bradden 2018-2020 38-10-0 79.2% 6-2
Jay Valai 2018 12-4-0 75.0% 1-1
Otis Smith 2010-2012 19-29-0 39.6% 0-1
Pat Perles 2009 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Daron Roberts 2008 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Mark Hatley 1987 4-11-0 26.7% 0-0
Douglas Graber 1983-1984 14-18-0 43.8% 0-0

Kansas City Chiefs defensive quality control coach facts

  • Douglas Graber was the first defensive quality control coach in Chiefs history in 1983.
  • Alex Whittingham coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's defensive quality control coach at four seasons.
  • Alex Whittingham is the current defensive quality control coach, starting ahead of the 2020 season.