Gunther Cunningham
Senior Advisor, Detroit Lions (2016)
Allan Hancock JC
Munich, Germany
Gunther Cunningham coached in the NFL from 1981 to 2016, spanning 36 seasons with 7 organizations. He served as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. His roles included Senior Advisor, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers, and Assistant Head Coach. He worked under Al Saunders, Art Shell, and Dan Henning.
Career Timeline
Career History
| Year | Team | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Detroit Lions
|
Senior Advisor under Jim Caldwell |
| 2015 |
Detroit Lions
|
Senior Advisor under Jim Caldwell |
| 2014 |
Detroit Lions
|
Senior Advisor under Jim Caldwell |
| 2013 |
Detroit Lions
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jim Schwartz |
| 2012 |
Detroit Lions
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jim Schwartz |
| 2011 |
Detroit Lions
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jim Schwartz |
| 2010 |
Detroit Lions
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jim Schwartz |
| 2009 |
Detroit Lions
|
Defensive Coordinator under Jim Schwartz |
| 2008 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers under Herman Edwards |
| 2007 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator under Herman Edwards |
| 2006 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator under Herman Edwards |
| 2005 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator under Dick Vermeil |
| 2004 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator under Dick Vermeil |
| 2003 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers under Jeff Fisher |
| 2002 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers under Jeff Fisher |
| 2001 |
Tennessee Titans
|
Assistant Head Coach, Linebackers under Jeff Fisher |
| 2000 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1999 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Head Coach HC |
| 1998 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 1997 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 1996 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 1995 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
Defensive Coordinator under Marty Schottenheimer |
| 1994 |
Los Angeles Raiders
|
Defensive Line under Art Shell |
| 1993 |
Los Angeles Raiders
|
Linebackers under Art Shell |
| 1992 |
Los Angeles Raiders
|
Linebackers under Art Shell |
| 1991 |
Los Angeles Raiders
|
Linebackers under Art Shell |
| 1990 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Dan Henning |
| 1989 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Dan Henning |
| 1988 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Al Saunders |
| 1987 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Al Saunders |
| 1986 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Don Coryell |
| 1985 |
San Diego Chargers
|
Defensive Line under Don Coryell |
| 1984 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
Defensive Line under Frank Kush |
| 1983 |
Baltimore Colts
|
Defensive Line under Frank Kush |
| 1982 |
Baltimore Colts
|
Defensive Line under Frank Kush |
| 1981 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats | Coaching Assistant under Frank Kush |
Worked Under (12)
| Coach | Team | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Al Saunders |
San Diego Chargers
|
2 |
| Art Shell |
Los Angeles Raiders
|
4 |
| Dan Henning |
San Diego Chargers
|
2 |
| Dick Vermeil |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
2 |
| Don Coryell |
San Diego Chargers
|
2 |
| Frank Kush |
Baltimore Colts
|
2 |
| Frank Kush |
Indianapolis Colts
|
1 |
| Herman Edwards |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
3 |
| Jeff Fisher |
Tennessee Titans
|
3 |
| Jim Caldwell |
Detroit Lions
|
3 |
| Jim Schwartz |
Detroit Lions
|
5 |
| Marty Schottenheimer |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
4 |
Protégés (0)
No protégés became head coaches.