Herman Edwards is a former NFL cornerback and the former head coach for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. On January 23, 2009, Edwards was fired by the Chiefs. Edwards posted a record of 15-34 in his three seasons with the Chiefs.ESPN.com: Edwards fired by Chiefs (January 23, 2009)
According to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network, Edwards is not considering a return to coaching, but is in talks with networks to become a sports broadcaster. It was announced on January 29, 2009 that Edwards will join ESPN as an NFL analyst.ESPN.com: Edwards joins ESPN's NFL team (January 29, 2009)
Brief Biography
Herman Edwards played for the Philadelphia Eagles for nine seasons amassing a total of 19 interceptions. He then transitioned into coaching in 1987, as a coach for San Jose State University. Edwards then worked as a scout for the Chiefs, where he spent one year from 1990-1991. He got his first head coaching job with the New York Jets in 2001. He was the head coach for four years before moving back to the Chiefs.
Herman Edwards Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Kansas City Chiefs
- databaseFootball.com: Player Stats | Coaching Stats
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1977
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Herman Lee Edwards, Jr.
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Nickname
"Herm," "The Preacher"
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Born
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Birthplace
Eatontown, New Jersey
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Attended San Diego State University, majoring in Criminal Justice
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Never missed a game in nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons
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Will not watch a Super Bowl until he coaches a participating team
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Seasons played
Nine
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Total interceptions
33
