The Kansas City Chiefs take their special teams roles extremely seriously. Quite frankly, most NFL teams likely do. But when it comes to earning the starting special teams roles in Kansas City, there is a real honor in receiving one of those spots.
Special teams coach Dave Toub has also been well-documented as helping to determine some of the final roster spots during the roster cutdown. If special teams present an edge for one player over another, it could likely make or break a final decision for the Chiefs.
Punter is a spot that was once met with little question on the Chiefs' roster.