The Kansas City Chiefs have made a noteworthy appointment in their coaching staff with the hiring of DeMarco Murray as the new running backs coach. This decision follows their earlier interest in Deland McCullough, who was initially considered for the position after serving in the same role from 2018 to 2020. McCullough, who was under contract with the Las Vegas Raiders as their running backs coach, had sparked curiosity when the Chiefs expressed interest in bringing him back, particularly after last season’s disappointing results.
However, in a surprising turn of events, the Chiefs eventually secured Murray, who spent the last six years coaching at the University of Oklahoma, his alma mater. He left that role to embrace the challenge offered by Head Coach Andy Reid. Interestingly, McCullough has since decided to leave the Raiders to take the running backs coaching position at Oklahoma, creating a peculiar situation whereby the coach the Chiefs sought ended up replacing the coach they hired.
Murray’s arrival is seen as a positive shift for the Chiefs, who are in the process of revamping their staff following a six-win season. With the addition of both Murray and new wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea, the team hopes to infuse fresh perspectives that are essential for revitalizing their strategies moving forward. The Chiefs certainly faced challenges last season, but with these coaching changes, there is an optimistic outlook for their prospects in the upcoming year.