Kansas City Chiefs interim head coach history

Romeo Crennel

Crennel was the interim head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011 season. Crennel's record as the team's interim head coach was 2-1-0, making him the most successful interim head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.

Tom Bettis

Bettis was the interim head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1977 season. Bettis' record as the team's interim head coach was 2-7-0, making him the second-most successful interim head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.


Kansas City Chiefs interim head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Romeo Crennel 2011 2-1-0 66.7% 0-0
Tom Bettis 1977 2-7-0 22.2% 0-0

Kansas City Chiefs interim head coach facts

  • Tom Bettis was the first interim head coach in Chiefs history in 1977.
  • Tom Bettis and Romeo Crennel coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's interim head coach at one season.
  • Romeo Crennel was the last coach to hold the position of interim head coach, leaving the role after the 2011 season.