Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury Interested in Head Coaching Again ‘at Some Point’
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has expressed interest in returning to head coaching “at some point” in the future.
Kingsbury’s Coaching Career
Kingsbury, 44, has a 41-45 record as a head coach at the college and NFL levels. He spent six seasons at Texas Tech University from 2013 to 2018, leading the Red Raiders to four bowl games and two top-15 finishes. In 2019, he was hired as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, where he went 28-37-1 in four seasons.
Departure from Arizona
Kingsbury was fired by the Cardinals after the 2022 season, which saw the team finish 4-13. The Cardinals struggled offensively under Kingsbury, ranking 31st in the league in scoring and 29th in total yards in 2022.
Kingsbury’s Offense in Washington
Kingsbury joined the Commanders as offensive coordinator in 2023 under head coach Ron Rivera. The Commanders’ offense has shown improvement under Kingsbury, ranking 15th in the league in points per game through the first seven weeks of the season.
Interest in Head Coaching
Despite his success as an offensive coordinator, Kingsbury admitted that he still has aspirations to be a head coach again.
“I think at some point, I would like to be a head coach again,” Kingsbury said in an interview with NFL Network. “But right now, I’m really enjoying my time here in Washington. I’m learning a lot from Coach Rivera, and I think we have a really good thing going here.”
Potential Destinations
If Kingsbury does decide to pursue a head coaching job again, there are several teams that could be interested. The Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts are all expected to have head coaching vacancies at the end of the season.
Conclusion
Kliff Kingsbury is a talented offensive mind who has had success at both the college and NFL levels. While he is currently enjoying his role as offensive coordinator in Washington, he has expressed interest in returning to head coaching “at some point” in the future. If he does decide to pursue a head coaching job again, he will likely be a sought-after candidate.