Kansas City Chiefs tight ends coach history
Tom Melvin
Melvin is the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2013 season, a total of twelve years. Melvin's record as the team's tight ends coach was 141-52-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (2013, 2015-2023) and had a 16-7 record under Coach Melvin 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. 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.
Bernie Parmalee
Parmalee was the tight ends 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 Parmalee in playoff games.
Bob Bicknell
Bicknell was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009 season. Bicknell's record as the team's tight ends coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Jon Embree
Embree was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Embree's record as the team's tight ends coach was 15-33-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Embree in playoff games.
Jason Verduzco
Verduzco was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 season. Verduzco's record as the team's tight ends coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Keith Rowen
Rowen was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1999-2004 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rowen in playoff games.
Jim Erkenbeck
Erkenbeck was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989-1991, 1995-1998 seasons, a total of seven years. Erkenbeck's record as the team's tight ends coach was 71-40-1, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1990-1991, 1995, 1997) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Erkenbeck in playoff games.
Kurt Schottenheimer
Schottenheimer was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. Schottenheimer's record as the team's tight ends coach was 20-12-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1993-1994) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Schottenheimer in playoff games.
Jimmy Raye
Raye was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1992 season. Raye's record as the team's tight ends coach was 10-6-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1992) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Raye in playoff games.
J.D. Helm
Helm was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Helm's record as the team's tight ends coach was 8-22-1, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Frank Gansz
Gansz was the tight ends coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years.
Kansas City Chiefs tight ends coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Melvin | 2013-2024 | 141-52-0 | 73.1% | 16-7 |
| Bernie Parmalee | 2010-2012 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-1 |
| Bob Bicknell | 2009 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Jon Embree | 2006-2008 | 15-33-0 | 31.3% | 0-1 |
| Jason Verduzco | 2005 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-0 |
| Keith Rowen | 1999-2004 | 50-46-0 | 52.1% | 0-1 |
| Jim Erkenbeck | 1989-1991, 1995-1998 | 71-40-1 | 63.8% | 1-4 |
| Kurt Schottenheimer | 1993-1994 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 2-2 |
| Jimmy Raye | 1992 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| J.D. Helm | 1987-1988 | 8-22-1 | 27.4% | 0-0 |
| Frank Gansz | 1981-1982 | 12-13-0 | 48.0% | 0-0 |
Kansas City Chiefs tight ends coach facts
- Frank Gansz was the first tight ends coach in Chiefs history in 1981.
- Tom Melvin coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's tight ends coach at twelve seasons.
- Tom Melvin is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2013 season.