Steve Spagnuolo interviews for NFL head coach roles; Kansas City Chiefs have internal candidates for defensive coordinator position

Steve Spagnuolo, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator, has expressed ambitions to become an NFL head coach again and has interviewed with three AFC teams. In the event of Spagnuolo's departure, Kansas City has strong internal candidates like defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, defensive line coach Joe Cullen, and linebackers and defensive run-game coordinator Brendan Daly as potential successors. Each brings valuable experience and track records, making them viable options for the defensive coordinator position.