Kansas City Chiefs senior assistant to the head coach history
Porter Ellett
Ellett was the senior assistant to the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017-2019 seasons, a total of three years. Ellett's record as the team's senior assistant to the head coach was 34-14-0, making him the second-most successful senior assistant to the head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2017-2019) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Ellett 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.
Kyle Childress
Childress was the senior assistant to the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2015-2016 seasons, a total of two years. Childress' record as the team's senior assistant to the head coach was 23-9-0, making him the most successful senior assistant to the head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2015-2016) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Childress in playoff games.
Joe D'Orazio
D'Orazio was the senior assistant to the head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013-2014 seasons, a total of two years. D'Orazio's record as the team's senior assistant to the head coach was 20-12-0, making him the third-most successful senior assistant to the head coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 0-1 record under Coach D'Orazio in playoff games.
Kansas City Chiefs senior assistant to the head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Ellett | 2017-2019 | 34-14-0 | 70.8% | 4-2 |
| Kyle Childress | 2015-2016 | 23-9-0 | 71.9% | 1-2 |
| Joe D'Orazio | 2013-2014 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
Kansas City Chiefs senior assistant to the head coach facts
- Joe D'Orazio was the first senior assistant to the head coach in Chiefs history in 2013.
- Porter Ellett coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's senior assistant to the head coach at three seasons.
- Porter Ellett was the last coach to hold the position of senior assistant to the head coach, leaving the role after the 2019 season.