Kansas City Chiefs fans sit somewhere on the emotional spectrum between indifference and infuriation when the name Matt Nagy is mentioned.
It's impossible to tell what percentage of the blame for the Chiefs offensive problems should fall on any single person. However, Nagy is definitely among the few persons held responsible by fans venting on social media about Kansas City's misfortunes in 2025—mostly fueled by a 6-6 regular-season record and a very real shot of missing the postseason for the first time in a decade.
Despite the Chiefs' current position at No. 10 overall in the AFC playoff picture (and third place in the AFC West), Nagy's name has been mentioned as a potential head coach for as long as the conversation has been ongoing this season.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic has once again named Nagy among the names bandied about for head coaching openings sure to open sometime in the next week or few. The Tennessee Titans and New York Giants are the only teams that have officially booted their head coaches, with Mike McCoy jumping in as interim to replace Brian Callahan and Mike Kafka taking over for Brian Daboll. Nagy's name first came up in coaching rumors after the Titans made their move in October, and the Chiefs' lack of momentum hasn't slowed Nagy's head coaching candidacy—at least when it comes to the swirl of rumors.
The Chiefs offensive coordinator is earning more mentions for head coach opportunities despite frustrations around the franchise's 6-6 record.
Of course, such reports are meaningless without accompanying action. Sometimes these rumors are a product of an agent asking a favor from a reporter. The NFL is a copycat league, and it stands to reason that if one team reportedly has interest in Nagy, then another might take a look as well. It works in Nagy's favor to have his name in the mix of leaders who will likely be considered for new head coaching opportunities.
What will move the meter here is if Nagy gets an interview, even one, with any team in the process. The Titans are a solid bet, if any, because general manager Mike Borgonzi knows Nagy well after several years together in the Chiefs organization. Then again, if the Titans show no interest, that will speak volumes as well.
Nagy has a winning record overall as head coach at 34-31, but failed to top eight wins in his final three seasons in Chicago. Other names mentioned by Russini include veterans who've held the job before, such as Nagy, who did so with the Chicago Bears from 2018 to 2021, and fresh faces who've never held the top post in the National Football League.