Gunther Cunningham (16-16)
After Schottenheimer resigned, Gunther Cunningham’ was promoted to head coach. In his first season, the Chiefs finished 9-7, but were eliminated from playoff contention on the final day of the season when the Oakland Raiders’ Joe Nedney kicked a field goal as time expired. The Chiefs regressed to 7-9 in his second year and he was fired. Cunningham said he was never told he was out, rather finding out via an article on the team’s website.