Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke recently with reporters. He discussed running back Brashard Smith's special teams development and the team's expectations heading into Week 1.
"Yeah, I mean, I feel excited to get going, really. I mean, it seems like forever watching all these games now, and we're going to watch them all on Sunday, too, but I can't wait to have a real game," said Toub. "It's against a great opponent. Look forward to seeing a lot of young players. We have a lot of guys back, but we have some young players that are going to be playing too as well, and I look forward to seeing them in action."
The Chiefs have a few options in the return game, including second-year running back Smith, who showed flashes
during the preseason.
"Yeah, Brashard (Smith) really had a great training camp. I would say most improved player from last year. I mean, at this point, he is on top of it. He's catching the ball great on both kickoff and punts," said Toub. "And obviously, that vision that he had on that and the kickoff return against Seattle, where they overpursued it, and he saw it. He was able to see that it wasn't a design bounce. He did that on his own. So, I mean, that says a lot about him and his development."
The Chiefs have Nikko Remigio slotted into the role, picking up from last season, but we're impressed by Smith's efficiency. During the preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks, Smith had a 57-yard kick return in the first half while leading the team in rushing with 16 carries for 71 yards.
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