Kansas City Chiefs rocked as Steve Spagnuolo drops major exit hint days before the playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has admitted he wants to try his hand at being a head coach in the NFL again.

Spagnuolo is highly regarded in Kansas City and has played a pivotal role in the team’s run to back-to-back Super Bowl titles.

But now, as the Chiefs wrap up their preparations for the playoffs, Spagnuolo dropped a hint that he sees his future outside the organization.

When asked if he would ever like a shot at being a head coach, he said, “I’ll deal with that later.

“The answer is yes, but right now it’s all about Denver (Chiefs play at the Broncos on Sunday). I let that all take care of itself.”

Spagnuolo’s comments will undoubtedly put many teams on alert at a time when several NFL vacancies are expected to be available this offseason.

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are believed to be high on Spagnuolo

The New York Jets, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears all have positions available. There is criticism of Brian Daboll at the New York Giants and Antonio Pearce at the Las Vegas Raiders.

Mike McCarthy, the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, is also nearing the end of his contract.

But there is minimal chance that there will be an opening at Kansas City. Last year, head coach Andy Reid, 66, put an end to retirement rumors by signing a new five-year contract to stay.

Spagnuolo coached the St. Louis Rams from 2009 to 2011, but they endured a nightmare 1-15 season in his first year.

The second year saw improvement, increasing to 7-9, but the third and final year finished with a 2-14 record before being fired.

He also served as interim head coach for the New York Giants in 2017, finishing with a 1-3 record. Overall, he has a 10-38 record as a head coach.

The Chiefs are expected to rest several key players ahead of Sunday’s game in Denver as the focus on the playoffs intensifies.

Patrick Mahomes is definitely out and Travis Kelce is also expected to be absent.