Kansas City Chiefs assistant to the head coach history

Dan Williams

Williams was the assistant to the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020-2021 seasons, a total of two years. Williams' record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 25-7-0, making him the most successful assistant to the head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020-2021) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Williams 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.

Richard "Dick" Curl

Curl was the assistant to the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006-2008 seasons, a total of three years. Curl's record as the team's assistant to the head coach was 15-33-0, making him the second-most successful assistant to the head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Curl in playoff games.


Kansas City Chiefs assistant to the head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Dan Williams 2020-2021 25-7-0 78.1% 4-2
Richard "Dick" Curl 2006-2008 15-33-0 31.3% 0-1

Kansas City Chiefs assistant to the head coach facts

  • Richard "Dick" Curl was the first assistant to the head coach in Chiefs history in 2006.
  • Richard "Dick" Curl coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's assistant to the head coach at three seasons.
  • Dan Williams was the last coach to hold the position of assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 2021 season.