Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen could be making a big move after the 2024 Super Bowl. Sources reveal that Cullen is being considered for multiple defensive coordinator positions, including with the Seattle Seahawks, Washington Commanders, and even at the University of Michigan.
Cullen’s expertise and success with the Chiefs have caught the attention of these teams, who are eager to bring him on board. He has played a crucial role in the Chiefs’ defensive strategy and has helped mold their talented defensive line.
While it remains to be seen which team will ultimately secure Cullen’s services, it is clear that his reputation as a skilled coach has not gone unnoticed. The Seahawks, Commanders, and Michigan are all looking to bolster their defenses, and Cullen could be the key to their success.
Stay tuned for more updates on Joe Cullen’s potential move and the impact it could have on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Cullen, an NFL coach since 2006, has had an impressive career. He has served as the defensive line coach for several teams, including the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Baltimore Ravens. In 2021, he joined the Jacksonville Jaguars as their defensive coordinator under head coach Urban Meyer. However, he was let go from that position after just one season. In 2022, Cullen found a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs as part of their coaching staff.
Cullen’s impact on the Chiefs’ defense has been significant. His arrival in Kansas City coincided with defensive tackle Chris Jones’s back-to-back All-Pro seasons, marking the first two All-Pro nominations of Jones’s career. Cullen has a unique ability to bring out the best in the players he coaches. This is evident in second-year defensive end George Karlaftis, who had an impressive rookie season and followed it up with an even stronger second year.
Losing Cullen would be a major blow to the Chiefs’ defense. Fans on social media expressed their concern about other teams expressing interest in hiring Cullen as their defensive coordinator. One user acknowledged that there may not be much the Chiefs can do to prevent Cullen from leaving, stating, “Outside of Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo retiring and him taking over, there’s nothing the Chiefs can really do to stop it. This sucks, not for him obviously, but for the team.” Another user highlighted the importance of having coaches who have worked with certain individuals in the past, emphasizing the value of Cullen’s experience.
In other news, the Chiefs suffered a setback when defensive end Charles Omenihu suffered a torn ACL during the AFC Championship game. This means that Omenihu will not be available to play in the 2024 Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. During a press conference, Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo addressed the loss of Omenihu and discussed the team’s plans to fill the void left by him. Spagnuolo acknowledged that Omenihu’s unique attributes will be hard to replace but expressed confidence in the abilities of other players to step up.
The 2024 Super Bowl is set to take place in Las Vegas on February 11 at 5:30 p.m. Central time. It will be an exciting matchup that football fans won’t want to miss.
