 In 1980, Coach Marv Levy cut future Hall of Fame Kicker Jan Stenerud for little known Nick Lowery, who would become the most accurate kicker in NFL History over the next 14 years.In 1981, running back Joe Delaney rushed for 1,121 yards and was named the AFC Rookie of the Year.The Chiefs finished the season with a 9–7 record and entered the 1982 season with optimism.