Getting to Know the Chiefs 2009 Coaching Staff: Steve Hoffman
by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2009 8:30 AM CST
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"Learn from the coach that helped me make it in the NFL. Whether its fine tuning a vet or teaching a rookie all the tricks of the trade, nobody understands kicking and punting in the NFL better than Steve Hoffman." -- Billy Cundiff
Steve Hoffman will likely be the Kansas City Chiefs new special teams coach in 2009. He's been in the NFL since 1989 largely as a kicking coach. His techniques used to help kickers have been praised across the league.
Let's take a look at Hoffman's resume;
| Year | Team | Position |
| 1985-87 | University of Miami | Special Teams Assistant Coach |
| 1989-98 | Dallas Cowboys | Kicking Coach |
| 1999-04 | Dallas Cowboys | Defensive Quality Control Coach |
| 2006 | Atlanta Falcons | Assistant Special Teams Coach |
| 2007 | Miami Dolphins | Assistant Special Teams Coach |
| 2008 | Miami Dolphins | Kicking Coach |
Hoffman bolted the University of Miami when his old coach, Jimmy Johnson, accepted a job with the Dallas Cowboys. He stayed with the Cowboys until 2004 before moving on to Atlanta and Miami. He was hired into Miami under the Cam Cameron regime but was retained when Bill Parcells was hired because of his affiliation with former Cowboys executive and new Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland.
Previous Success
While at the University of Miami, he coached Jeff Feagles, who of course at age 42 just won a Super Bowl with the Giants.
If you'll listen to his own website, he's coached some excellent special teams players:
Hoffman also was a top instructor for Ray Pelfrey's kicking camps, where his students included Barry Helton, who booted for the L.A. Rams, and Brian Hansen, the Saints' all-time leading punter.
It appears that most his schtick is rookie or 1st year kickers. Per the Cowboys official site:
Hoffman has successfully recruited seven rookie or first-year free agent kickers to Dallas. All seven - Ken Willis, ...., Chris Boniol, Richie Cunningham, Tim Seder, Jon Hilbert and Billy Cundiff - kicked at least 12 field goals in their first NFL season. Using seven different place kickers over the past 10 years, the Cowboys have connected on 272-of-344 field goal attempts for a success rate of 79.1% - including playoffs and two Super Bowls.
That .... is the kicker who shall not be named in Kansas City (That's not even a joke...don't type his name out. Please).
In Hoffman's first season with the Miami Dolphins, Jay Feely set a franchise record by completing over 90% of his field goals.
Chiefs Connection
This one is easy. He was on the staff when Bill Parcells was hired into Dallas. Then he was again on the staff in Miami when Bill Parcells was hired and was retained.
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hmmm
His techniques used to help kickers have been praised across the league.
we aren’t bringing Medlock back are we?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Ahh!
Wash that dirty mouth out with soap!
by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2009 8:33 AM CST up reply actions
I think he'll make a huge difference in Conner Barth
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
That Sounds Like
One of the website bullets you’d see from the trophy wife of a pro athlete whose life accomplishments boil down to being a stripper/aspiring actress.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
Holy Fucking Shit
He was Linn Elliott’s old kicking coach.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
HE TYPED IT!
Jump on him everyone!!!!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
For More Than One Year
He kept Lin Elliott around for a second year in Dallas. Despite the guy hitting only 68.6% of his field goals the first year.
I already dislike this hire.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
And His Accomplishments
Chris Boniol, Richie Cunningham, Tim Seder, Jon Hilbert and Billy Cundiff – kicked at least 12 field goals in their first NFL season. Using seven different place kickers over the past 10 years, the Cowboys have connected on 272-of-344 field goal attempts for a success rate of 79.1% – including playoffs and two Super Bowls.
Would that be the same Billy Cundiff the Chiefs rejected in 2007? Hoffman is seriously claiming Billy Cundiff as an accomplishment? And 79.1% accuracy is not a good record. You know why the Cowboys had seven kickers over that span? Because the kickers usually sucked and the Cowboys had to keep replacing them.
I’ll revise my assessment…I really hate this hire.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
Those are as rookies
Which, I guess if you’re claiming that he’s good at just rookie kickers it ain’t a good thing. And he’s even not that great at helping them.
by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2009 8:43 AM CST up reply actions
How Many Of Those Guys Ever Amounted To Anything In The Pros
Boniol I remember, but the dude only had two good seasons (in fairness, both under Hoffman). Same with Richie Cunningham. But Tim Seder was flat-out horrible and he was kept around for the better part of two years. Hilbert was Seder’s replacement and he was just as bad. Cundiff replaced Hilbert and the best season he had was when he hit 79% of his kicks (and two seasons where he kicked in the 60 percentile). That’s a pretty questionable resume.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
I hope history doesn't repeat itself in that regard
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
It Did Repeat Itself
Cundiff, Seder and Hilbert were all repeats of Lin Elliott.
By the way, I officially reject this stupid ban on Elliott’s name. He’s a player in NFL history and I don’t believe in omitting pieces of history just because we might find them personally objectionable. It was 14 years ago…time to get over it.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
Give back UC's account Roid-o
We changed your name and are sticking with it. That goes for the former Chief kicker as well so your argument doesn’t stick ;)
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
Dan Carpenter
He coached the rookie kicker from Miami this year. He went 21 for 25. The Dolphins released Feely because of him. Not that I’m defending kickers or their coaches or anything.
To be the man you got to beat the man!!!!
Right
Of course Feely hit 90% of his field goals in 2007 and 85% in 2008 (kicking in the windy Meadowlands, no less)…both seasons were better than Carpenter’s.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
A Pattern
You’re missing the point here … those kickers had great years …. while under Hoffman. They leave and they fall apart. Happened to Bonoil too when he went to Philly. This guy knows kicking. Whether he knows special teams is another thing. he did coach under some of the game’s best so we can only hope some rubbed off.
Not Really
Only two of them had great years under Hoffman (Boniol and Cunningham). Elliott had a better year with the Chiefs than playing for Hoffman. The rest of them were pretty much terrible no matter who was coaching them.
I have absolutely no idea who the Chiefs will draft or sign in free agency and anyone who thinks that they know is talking out of their fourth point of contact.
All I know is that the Chiefs are going to field a better team in 2009. Prediction of team record will be submitted after the 2009 draft.
Hmmmm
He looks remarkably like a dealer in the used car section at Thoroughbred Ford North of the river.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.
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