Whenever the Chiefs line up for a kick return, running back Knile Davis is often — but not always — the man back deep to field the kick. Occasionally, the Chiefs like to insert De'Anthony Thomas into the role, something that dates back to last year.
On Thursday, special teams coach Dave Toub was asked about the different factors that play a role in which guy fields the kick.
“It depends on the return, without giving too much away,” Toub said. “Each guy has a different style, and if we want to hit them straight up the field we might go with one guy, and the other guy is more of a bounce guy.