Week 3 of the United Football League season delivered an unexpected coaching twist with a familiar NFL name at the center of it. Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley found himself calling the shots from the top after Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. was unavailable.

Haley, who currently serves as the Aviators' offensive coordinator, stepped into the acting head coach role for the Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Renegades. Stepping in on short notice is no easy task, but Haley is no stranger to the pressure, bringing over two decades of NFL experience to the sideline.

Despite his efforts, the Aviators fell 28-23 to the Renegades, moving to 0-3 on the young season. Reflecting on the experience after the game, Haley expressed his comfort in the role, stating, "I'm very comfortable in this position... I've been on both sides of it, so it's different when you get to handle the whole team, so it was fun."

For fans who remember his tenure in the NFL, Haley's leadership in the UFL is a compelling story. He led the Kansas City Chiefs from 2009 to 2011, famously winning the AFC West in 2010, and later served as offensive coordinator for teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. His journey from the NFL spotlight to the emerging UFL stage highlights the deep well of coaching talent shaping spring football.