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Coaching Rumors: Cardinals, Kingsbury, Webb, 49ers, Falcons, Petzing, Lions, Fraley, Jaguars, Commanders

As the Steelers and Bills’ searches get underway, the Browns, Cardinals and Raiders’ processes have shifted into the background a bit. Two candidates (Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter) pulled out of the Cleveland search, while Kevin Stefanski exited the Vegas derby.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / January 1

Chiefs' Toub Breaks Down Smith’s Huge Punt Return

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Brashard Smith got his first NFL touchdown last week. After the game at his locker, the rookie said he should’ve had two. His 44-yard punt return in the fourth quarter came ever so close to busting for six points.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 12

Chiefs’ Toub Has Blunt, Colorful Assessment of Season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A ninth-round selection in the 1985 draft, Dave Toub has seen a few things in the NFL since he entered the league as a Philadelphia offensive lineman.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / December 4

Chiefs’ Dave Toub Reveals 3 Interesting Points Before Texans Clash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Dave Toub generally doesn’t hold anything back, with his players or during press conferences. The assistant head coach and special teams coordinator was in December form on Thursday, too.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Dave Toub throws a bucket of cold water on new Chiefs RB Dameon Pierce's revenge game chances in Week 14 vs. Texans

It appears that Kansas City Chiefs fans will be left waiting another week for the debut of new practice squad RB Dameon Pierce. It'd be a surprise at this point if the Chiefs were to elevate Pierce from the practice squad to face his former team, the Houston Texans, during Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / November 20

Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub shreds President Trump’s NFL kickoff rule hate: ‘He has no idea what’s going on’

President Donald Trump has made it clear, on multiple occasions, that he does not like the NFL‘s kickoff rule. Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub was asked Thursday for a reaction to the president’s recent comments — he did not hold back about the way he feels.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Field Level Media / November 20

Chiefs ST coach Dave Toub tees off on Donald Trump's kickoff take

President Donald Trump waded into the revised kickoff rules in the NFL. Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub would gladly usher him right back out of the conversation.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Chiefs coach Dave Toub eviscerates Donald Trump for complaining about new kickoff rule

President Donald Trump criticized the NFL’s new kickoff rule during a guest appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” His comments apparently didn’t sit right with Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub, who delivered a message of his own to Trump.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 20

Chiefs’ Toub Explains What Happened on Critical Blocked PAT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke from the podium before practice on Thursday. The Chiefs (5-5) are hosting Indianapolis (8-2) on Sunday (12 p.m.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 15

Attitude and Altitude: Why Chiefs Are Ready for Sunday

DENVER, Colo. -- Sunday marks the biggest Broncos game in a decade, and arguably the biggest AFC West matchup for Kansas City since Patrick Mahomes made his NFL debut at Empower Field in 2017.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Chiefs ST coordinator Dave Toub believes bye week may have been especially beneficial for his most important player

The Kansas City Chiefs are fresh off of their bye week and will look to finish the season stronger than they started it. At 5-4 the Chiefs are far from out of it, but need to be better during the second half.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Chiefs' Week 8 game vs. Commanders means a little more for special teams coordinator Dave Toub and his family

When the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Washington Commanders on "Monday Night Football," it'll be an exciting moment for one particular football family.

NFL News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 24

Why Toub Says Commanders Will Test Chiefs on Monday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke from the podium Friday at team headquarters. The Chiefs (4-3) host the Washington Commanders (3-4) on Monday Night Football (7:15 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 17

How Chiefs Are Coaching Butker to Get Back to Butker

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke from the podium at team headquarters prior to practice on Thursday.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 16

'I can use him a little bit more now' — Return of Rashee Rice provides Chiefs ST coordinator Dave Toub a new weapon

While the Kansas City Chiefs were struggling on offense during the first few weeks of the season, wide receiver Tyquan Thornton stepped up in a huge way.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / October 9

Dave Toub Explains Why Brashard Smith Keeps Getting Better

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke at the podium before Thursday’s practice. The Chiefs (2-3) are hosting the Lions (4-1) on Sunday Night Football (7:20 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / October 8

Is it time for the Chiefs to part ways with Harrison Butker?

After a boneheaded out-of-bounds kickoff in Jacksonville that gifted the Jaguars a head start in their game-winning drive, social media was set ablaze by fans trolling Butker for his blunder, with many demanding his dismissal.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice's eventual return from suspension will have an unintended impact on Dave Toub's special teams unit

While Rashee Rice is back with his teammates at the team facilities, the Kansas City Chiefs have two more games to get through before he can return to the lineup from his six-week suspension and play.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / October 3

'I call him the adult in the room' — ST coordinator Dave Toub details the value of underrated Chiefs playmaker

Among all the Kansas City Chiefs' playmakers, Nikko Remigio is probably one of the last who gets thought of. However, that doesn't mean that he doesn't have an important role on the team.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Chiefs ST coordinator Dave Toub explains why Harrison Butker's recent struggles aren't cause for concern just yet

The Kansas City Chiefs' offense is currently at the forefront of their struggles so far this season, but their kicking game on special teams is lacking as well.

Kansas City Chiefs News / A to Z Sports / July 25

'It's going to be a big factor' — Dave Toub on the rule change that Chiefs special teams unit is preparing for daily

The NFL made a drastic change to their kickoff rules last season. However, it didn't quite make the impact it hoped, as the kick return rate was less than 33 percent in 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / April 11

Dave Toub's special teams brilliance keeps feeding NFL teams beyond the Chiefs

If only every team in the National Football League had a Dave Toub available to it. The Kansas City Chiefs have exhibited excellence on special teams for the vast majority of Toub's lengthy tenure with the team as the unit's coordinator, which has only further cemented his reputation as one of the league's most lauded S/T coaches.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / January 18, 2025

Chiefs seal 7th straight AFC Championship appearance thanks to Dave Toub masterclass

The Kansas City Chiefs are moving onto their seventh straight AFC title game after defeating the Houston Texans by a score of 23 to 14. While football is a team sport, it's hard not to give Dave Toub and the Chiefs special teams unit a major shout-out.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / May 31, 2024