Kansas City Chiefs linebackers coach history
Brendan Daly
Daly is the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2022 season, a total of three years. Daly's record as the team's linebackers coach was 39-10-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 7-0 record under Coach Daly 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. 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 House
House was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. House's record as the team's linebackers coach was 37-11-0, making him the second-most successful linebackers coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2019-2021) and had a 7-2 record under Coach House 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.
Gary Gibbs
Gibbs was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009-2017 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (2010, 2013, 2015-2017) and had a 1-5 record under Coach Gibbs in playoff games.
Gunther Cunningham
Cunningham was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1997, 2008 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cunningham in playoff games.
Don Blackmon
Blackmon was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006-2007 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Blackmon in playoff games.
Fred Pagac
Pagac was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004-2005 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Vitt
Vitt was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2000-2003 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Vitt in playoff games.
Dave Adolph
Adolph was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1992-1994, 1999 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1992-1994) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Adolph in playoff games.
Woodrow Lowe
Lowe was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1998 season.
John Stephen Bunting
Bunting was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1995-1996 seasons, a total of two years. Bunting's record as the team's linebackers coach was 22-10-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bunting in playoff games.
Bill Cowher
Cowher was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1990) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Cowher in playoff games.
Dave Brazil
Brazil was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1988 season. Brazil's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-11-1, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Mark Hatley
Hatley was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 season. Hatley's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-11-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
John-Paul Young
Young was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 season. Young's record as the team's linebackers coach was 4-11-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Walt Corey
Corey was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1971-1974, 1986 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1971, 1986) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Corey in playoff games.
Ted Cottrell
Cottrell was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1981-1982 seasons, a total of two years.
Rod Rust
Rust was the linebackers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years.
Kansas City Chiefs linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Daly | 2022-2024 | 39-10-0 | 79.6% | 7-0 |
| Matt House | 2019-2021 | 37-11-0 | 77.1% | 7-2 |
| Gary Gibbs | 2009-2017 | 75-61-0 | 55.1% | 1-5 |
| Gunther Cunningham | 1997, 2008 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-1 |
| Don Blackmon | 2006-2007 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-1 |
| Fred Pagac | 2004-2005 | 17-15-0 | 53.1% | 0-0 |
| Joe Vitt | 2000-2003 | 34-30-0 | 53.1% | 0-1 |
| Dave Adolph | 1992-1994, 1999 | 39-25-0 | 60.9% | 2-3 |
| Woodrow Lowe | 1998 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| John Stephen Bunting | 1995-1996 | 22-10-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Bill Cowher | 1989-1990 | 19-12-1 | 60.9% | 0-1 |
| Dave Brazil | 1988 | 4-11-1 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| John-Paul Young | 1987 | 4-11-0 | 26.7% | 0-0 |
| Mark Hatley | 1987 | 4-11-0 | 26.7% | 0-0 |
| Walt Corey | 1971-1974, 1986 | 40-29-3 | 57.6% | 0-2 |
| Ted Cottrell | 1981-1982 | 12-13-0 | 48.0% | 0-0 |
| Rod Rust | 1978-1981 | 28-36-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
Kansas City Chiefs linebackers coach facts
- Walt Corey was the first linebackers coach in Chiefs history in 1971.
- Gary Gibbs coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's linebackers coach at nine seasons.
- Brendan Daly is the current linebackers coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.