Tyreek Hill throws cold water on idea of McDaniel joining Chiefs’ coaching staff
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- Chiefs miss playoffs after dominant run; many fans call for coaching changes.
- Speculation targets hiring Mike McDaniel as Chiefs offensive coordinator.
- Tyreek Hill rejects fit between McDaniel and Kansas City offensive scheme.
After playing in seven consecutive AFC Championship Games, making five Super Bowl appearances in six seasons and winning three Lombardi Trophies, the Chiefs missed the playoffs.
It was an ugly season for the Chiefs, and fans believe it’s time for big changes. Well, those on social media see it that way, at least.
There are many who believe Andy Reid needs to overhaul his coaching staff and are excited at the prospect of offensive coordinator Matt Nagy getting a head coaching job elsewhere (he’s interviewing with multiple teams).
Those fans also celebrated Wednesday amid reports that wide receivers coach Connor Embree had lost his job.
When the Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday, there were quite a few people who hoped he might be hired by Reid as the Chiefs’ next offensive coordinator.
That didn’t go unnoticed by Miami wide receiver Tyreek Hill, the former Chiefs star. Hill, however, said fans should temper their expectations about McDaniel and the Chiefs.
“Mike don’t fit yall scheme buddy sorry to tell ya,” Hill wrote in response to a Chiefs fan.
Some, however, think McDaniel could give Reid and the Chiefs a new offensive perspective, which is why they want him in Kansas City.
This story was originally published January 9, 2026 at 8:57 AM with the headline "Tyreek Hill throws cold water on idea of McDaniel joining Chiefs’ coaching staff."
