KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jeremy Maclin was one of college football’s biggest threats as a punt returner when he played at Missouri. He had practiced returning punts ever since signing with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent in March.
Still, it was surprising to see the Chiefs go with Maclin as their punt returner in last Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers after they lost De’Anthony Thomas with a concussion. Maclin is the Chiefs’ best and most accomplished wide receiver and their offense would take a significant hit if they lost Maclin to an injury while he was shagging punts.