Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach history
Todd Pinkston
Pinkston is the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 4-0 record under Coach Pinkston 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.
Greg Lewis
Lewis was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. Lewis' record as the team's running backs coach was 25-8-0, making him the second-most successful running backs coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Lewis 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.
Deland McCullough
McCullough was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. McCullough's record as the team's running backs coach was 38-10-0, making him the most successful running backs 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 McCullough 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.
Eric Bieniemy
Bieniemy was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013-2017 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2013, 2015-2017) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Bieniemy in playoff games.
Curtis Modkins
Modkins was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 season. Modkins' record as the team's running backs coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful running backs coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
James Saxon
Saxon was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001-2007 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2003, 2006) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Saxon in playoff games.
Al Lavan
Lavan was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1999-2000 seasons, a total of two years.
Lionel James
James was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1998 season. James' record as the team's running backs coach was 7-9-0, making him the third-least successful running backs coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Jimmy Raye
Raye was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1993-1997 seasons, a total of five years. Raye's record as the team's running backs coach was 55-25-0, making him the third-most successful running backs coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1993-1995, 1997) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Raye in playoff games.
Bruce Arians
Arians was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989-1992 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1990-1992) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Arians in playoff games.
Billie Matthews
Matthews was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Matthews' record as the team's running backs coach was 8-22-1, making him the second-least successful running backs coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Don Lawrence
Lawrence was the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years.
Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Pinkston | 2023 | 11-6-0 | 64.7% | 4-0 |
| Greg Lewis | 2021-2022 | 25-8-0 | 75.8% | 5-1 |
| Deland McCullough | 2018-2020 | 38-10-0 | 79.2% | 6-2 |
| Eric Bieniemy | 2013-2017 | 53-27-0 | 66.3% | 1-4 |
| Curtis Modkins | 2008 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| James Saxon | 2001-2007 | 57-55-0 | 50.9% | 0-2 |
| Al Lavan | 1999-2000 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Lionel James | 1998 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jimmy Raye | 1993-1997 | 55-25-0 | 68.8% | 2-4 |
| Bruce Arians | 1989-1992 | 39-24-1 | 61.7% | 1-3 |
| Billie Matthews | 1987-1988 | 8-22-1 | 27.4% | 0-0 |
| Don Lawrence | 1981-1982 | 12-13-0 | 48.0% | 0-0 |
Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach facts
- Don Lawrence was the first running backs coach in Chiefs history in 1981.
- James Saxon coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's running backs coach at seven seasons.
- Todd Pinkston is the current running backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.